In a tragic turn of events, Benedicto Jaramillo and his son Angel were found deceased after their shrimping boat capsized during a severe storm near Magnolia Beach. The local community has rallied to support the family, with efforts underway to safely remove the sunken vessel to prevent further hazards. A fundraising page has been established … Read more
On June 28th, the Matagorda Regional Medical Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are hosting a free educational event for the community. Starting at 12:15 pm, this event is part of a four-part series aimed at teaching people, especially those with type 2 diabetes, how to make quick and healthy meals. Pre-registration is recommended for … Read more
Thirty-one students graduated with Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Nursing from Wharton County Junior College. They celebrated with a pinning ceremony on May 29th at the Wharton campus. The nursing program starts each August in Wharton and each January in Sugar Land. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that licensed vocational nurses earn … Read more
Bay City’s Street and Bridge Department will repair concrete at two locations today, causing lane closures. The right lane at 1507 Grace Street, near TX-60, and the right lane on Old Van Vleck Road by Pizza Hut, near TX-35, will be closed until June 11 at 3 p.m. The city advises using alternate routes to … Read more
In Wharton County, officials are cutting tax rates to balance out rising property values. Local services like schools and roads are funded through property taxes, However, higher property values shouldn’t mean higher taxes. Wharton County, home to 41,657 people, has one of the lower tax rates in Texas., ranking 206 out of 254 counties. Last … Read more
Matagorda County Commissioners and Judge Bobby Seiferman approved an audit of Allegiance Emergency Services on Monday due to public and former employee concerns over response times and procedures. County Attorney Jennifer Chau emphasized the audit will be comprehensive, covering all aspects including financials. Documents revealed delays up to 30 minutes for calls within Bay City … Read more
Rudy Machala, a respected figure in law enforcement for nearly half a century, will be honored at his funeral this Friday in El Campo. After serving as a dedicated Texas DPS Trooper for 20 years, Machala led Wharton County as sheriff from 1980 to 1992. His legacy, marked by commitment and service, will be commemorated … Read more
Matthew Tilley got a big promotion to Patrol Captain in Matagorda County, taking over for Robert “Scooter” Hearn. Hearn, with 30 years under his belt, is moving on to a new gig at the Palacios Police Department. He’s leaving because of the shake-up from the upcoming sheriff’s election. Tilley’s honored but knows he’s got some … Read more
El Campo’s emergency medical team is busier than ever, with calls set to top 3,000 this year. That’s about eight emergencies every day, a 6% jump from before. Most of these are urgent 911 calls, but they also do planned hospital trips and other jobs. And they’re doing all this even though it’s getting tough … Read more
In a touching moment at Matagorda Regional Medical Center, nurse Maya Wilkinson received the DAISY Award, a big honor for nurses who go above and beyond. Maya’s care for a 66-year-old patient, playing their favorite song as they passed away, shows her dedication. This award celebrates her compassion and the impact she has on families … Read more