"Council OKs animal control ordinance" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council approved a long-studied – and argued - animal control ordinance last week that went through numerous public-input meetings, a public survey, and City Hall updates beginning last year.

"New World Screwworm dominates Cattlemen’s event" by: Jessica Shepard

   Information on the New World Screwworm (NWS) dominated the Gulf Coast regional Cattlemen’s Workshop & Trade Show last week.  Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian Dr. Lewis Dinges explained the resurgence of NWS on Friday, Jan. 23.

"Dredging work on Matagorda Harbor done" by: Mike Reddell

   Dredging is finished at the Matagorda Harbor project and Port of Bay City Authority Commissioners were told at their meeting Jan. 14.  Now the Port Authority is awaiting word from the Corps of Engineers.  Anchor QEA’s Coastal Engineer Ian Fisher said the dredging was complete Jan.

"County shuts down for Fern" by: Jessica Shepard

   Countywide government and municipal offices and school districts returned to operational hours Tuesday morning after Winter Storm Fern moved through the area over the weekend.

"March 3 primary approaches with key dates" by: Mike Reddell

   The 2026 election calendar is fast approaching for Texas and Matagorda County toward the March 3 primary.  Monday, Feb. 2 is the last day to register to vote in the joint primary election.  That’s quickly followed by Feb. 17, when early voting begins.  Feb.

"Thursday events early kickoff for the weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

   While the weather forecast keeps shifting ahead of the weekend, check out these indoor and outdoor activities.  Thursday kicks off the weekend with two unique events.  Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Ann’s Nails & Spa host a grand opening ribbon cutting for their new location.