Bay City’s Fire Marshal, Dan Shook, is raising funds for a new paging system to improve communication among 11 fire departments in Matagorda County. The new system will be more efficient, reduce costs, and help prevent errors that could slow down emergency responses. So far, $30,000 of the needed $50,000 has been raised.
Tristan Falcon from El Campo is in for a double celebration! Though he’s turning 8 today, he’s only celebrating his 2nd birthday because of Leap Year magic. Let’s wish him and all Leap Year babies a fantastic birthday bash. The next leap year will happen in 2028
Tenaris, a company in Matagorda County, has launched a $50,000 scholarship for local students who participated in a livestock competition. The scholarship will help students further their education and potentially return to contribute to the community. Tenaris is committed to supporting local youth and is also accepting applications for other scholarships.
El Campo City Council is planning $8.6 million in infrastructure projects. The cost to taxpayers is unclear, but could result in a small tax hike and higher utility bills. The council hopes growth and sales tax rebates will offset costs. They’re replacing a critical sewer line on Wharton Street and making improvements on Town And … Read more
During a regular traffic stop early Sunday morning on I-69, Rosenberg Police found over two pounds of Black Tar Heroin worth about $15,000 and $6,000 in cash. Two Californians were arrested for drug trafficking. The police department sees this as just another day on the job.
The city manager and mayor of Wharton drove on the new CR 1301 overpass with permission from TxDOT. It’s wide and expected to be finished by late summer. Even though construction isn’t always visible, it’s ongoing. The road surface is being prepared, and utility relocation for the I-69 project is set to start in March.
In Victoria, a 32-year-old person named Tony Mendez from Ganado was arrested by the police on Friday. The charges against him include Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Trespass. Currently, he is being held in the Victoria County Jail with a bond set at $52,50
The Sheriff’s office needs your help finding a hit-and-run driver. On Feb. 7th, between 4:30-5 p.m., a white Nissan Altima hit a pedestrian on Farm-to-Market Road 446. The driver didn’t call 911 or help the pedestrian. Look out for a damaged Altima with a missing passenger side mirror. If you have any info, call Victoria … Read more
Wharton High School’s AFJ-ROTC program is hosting an exciting marksmanship safety session, absolutely free! It’s for current cadets and eighth graders eyeing a spot in next year’s squad. Swing by the AFJROTC facility this Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Make sure to snag a signed parent release form, available at the facility.
The Jasek’s, a family in East Bernard lost their home to a fire last Friday. Luckily, no one was home and their dog, Chico, was saved by a neighbor. The community is rallying around them, with Lupe’s Mexican Cafe hosting a benefit today from 11am to 9pm and donating 10% of sales to the family.