Shop with a Cop, an organization that helps local kids in Matagorda County, recently announced its scholarship awards. Started in 2013, the group provides school supplies and toys for kids during Christmas, and has been offering a scholarship program for the last few years. This year, the organization invested $30,000 in scholarships, distributed to all … Read more
The Ganado school board reviewed a complaint at a meeting Wednesday accusing a trustee, Jamie Bures, of being verbally abusive and intoxicated at district sports games. Ganado resident Josefina Rodriguez filed the complaint, stating that other board members were aware of Bures’ behavior but did not address it. According to documents related to the complaint, … Read more
If you’re looking to learn some new food preservation techniques – The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is hosting two workshops in Bay City on May 5th and May 12th. The first event, “Preserving the Bounty: Jams, Jellies and Pickles”, will be followed by “Preserving the Bounty: Tomatoes, Salsa and Vegetables”. Attendees will learn about water … Read more
The third annual El Maton Crawfish Cook-off is happening this Saturday at the historic El Maton National Hall. This year, the winning team will walk away with $1,500! You can enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish and live music. Plus, there will be plenty of vendors on-site for all your shopping needs. All funds raised will go towards … Read more
If you’re a resident of El Campo or its surrounding area, here’s some good news. On April 29th, you can bring your old and unwanted tires to Rotary Park for free recycling. The event is sponsored by the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and it’s all part of El Campo’s … Read more
Wharton County Commissioners Court has made a change to the personnel policy, allowing employees up to 12 weeks of accrued sick leave for maternity or bonding time under the Federal Medical Leave Act. The county judge, Phillip Spenrath, says that to be granted leave, employees need a note from a doctor. However, the county has … Read more
This Saturday, volunteers will be helping with the annual spring beach cleanup along the Texas Coast, including in Matagorda County. The cleanups will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon, regardless of rain or shine, in the coastal towns of Matagorda, Sargent, and Palacios. The Texas General Land Adopt-A-Beach program has been organizing these cleanups … Read more
In March, two Wharton County Sheriff’s Office vehicles collided, leaving one car totaled and the other damaged. Sheriff Shannon Srubar went to the commissioners court recetly to seek a replacement patrol car. The commissioners accepted an $11,300 settlement from insurance for the totaled 2018 Ford Explorer and granted Srubar permission to purchase a replacement vehicle … Read more
Just a heads up that early voting for the General Election is starting on April 24th. City Council positions 1 and 2 are up for grabs with Floyce Brown and Jim Folse running for re-election. Folse is unopposed while Brown has competition from Benjamin Flores. There’s also a proposition for the Port of Bay City … Read more
In March, two Wharton County Sheriff’s Office vehicles collided, leaving one car totaled and the other damaged. Sheriff Shannon Srubar went to the commissioners court recetly to seek a replacement patrol car. The commissioners accepted an $11,300 settlement from insurance for the totaled 2018 Ford Explorer and granted Srubar permission to purchase a replacement vehicle … Read more