At Tenaris Bay City, 15 local high school students snagged a hefty $196,000 in scholarships. The big winner took home $60,000, with six others getting $20,000 each. Eight more scored between $1,000 to $3,000. The selection was tough. Those who achieved Merit Awards stood out for their focus on STEM careers and stellar grades.
Today, voters in Precinct 3 will choose their commissioner. Steven Goetsch, the current commissioner, is up against Scott Strnadel, a construction co-owner with a technical degree. With nearly 800 early votes in, the race is on. Only Precinct 3 residents who skipped the March Democratic Primary can vote. Four polling places are open until 7 … Read more
In Matagorda County, Karen Rena Rooks, 49, was found guilty of manslaughter for a deadly crash that happened over five years ago. She got seven years in prison for the wreck that took Rebecca Harlow’s life in December 2018. Rooks tried to pass another driver in thick fog, driving 70 miles per hour on a … Read more
On Memorial Day, Matagorda County will honor fallen soldiers with ceremonies at Cedarvale and Hawley cemeteries. Volunteers, including VFW Post 2348, will place over a thousand flags on graves. A memorial service will be held, featuring a speech by David Libby and a flyover by WWII planes. Attendees are advised to wear suitable clothing for … Read more
El Campo City Council greenlit a project to revamp Fred Street near Isaacson Municipal Utility District. Costing $13,000, El Campo will provide materials for a 410-foot road upgrade, with county crews handling the work. Identified as blighted, this collaboration bridges city and county efforts. The decision was made unanimously, although one council member was absent.
Last week, a pregnant woman from Freeport was hospitalized after a head-on collision caused by a driver trying to pass a school bus in Danevang. The intoxicated driver, William Hansen Jr., had drugs in his possession. Elizabeth Jansky, the pregnant woman, is recovering. Charges against Hansen may escalate. Local fire department assisted on the scene.
In Victoria, April Butler and Steven Kidder became city council members on Tuesday. April represents District 3, and Steven serves District 2. They were sworn in during a regular meeting. The city council also approved a contract with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for an $84,500 grant to improve boating access along the Guadalupe River … Read more
Former Judge Loy Sneary and Wellness Matagorda County Inc. aim to save a historic swimming pool from closing. They pledged up to $35,000 annually to keep it open for swim teams and private events. The City of Bay City needs $20,000 yearly for maintenance. Fundraisers are planned to support operations. The proposal will be presented … Read more
Wharton County commissioners unanimously approved hiring a law firm to address a miscalculated valuation of the Danish Fields solar farm, which could cost the county and other local tax entities millions. The County Appraisal District will cover the legal fees. The valuation mistake by a third-party vendor inaccurately placed the entire property within Wharton County, … Read more
El Campo’s planning officials have approved a new bar to take over an old western wear store on U.S. 59. The decision, which doesn’t need city council approval, allows the bar’s owner to proceed with plans for the establishment. Concerns were raised about parking and access, but with no schools or churches close by, the … Read more