‘Taste of Palacios Seafood Festival’ celebrates coastal flavor, community spirit

   The Palacios Beautification Committee announced the return of the Taste of Palacios Seafood Festival, from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Main and 4th Street in downtown Palacios.

"17 statewide propositions will be on Nov. 4 ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know"

   A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.  On Nov.

"Main Street increases façade grants to $10K" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Main Street board members unanimously approved increasing the façade grant program award amount up to $10,000 during their meeting last week.  Matthew Morales, Kaci Waller, and Alice Lowery were the only members absent from the Oct. 1 meeting.

"Commissioners hold workshop for HOT Tax" by: Jessica Shepard

   County Judge Bobby Seiferman told commissioners that more local Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT tax) “research” was needed before moving forward at a commissioner’s court workshop last week.   Precinct 3 Commissioner Troy Shimek was the only one absent for the Monday, Sept. 29 workshop.

"BCCDC approves 16th Street Pool heater" by: Jessica Shepard

   City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved purchasing a new pool heater for the 16th Street Pool during their special-called meeting last week.   Jim Frankson was the only member absent on Friday, Sept. 26.

Bay City Library implements non-resident account fees

   Bay City Public Library has implemented a new fee for non-resident library accounts following the City Council’s approval of the updated fee ordinance on September 23.   The change officially took effect on October 1.

STP’s Unit 2 scheduled refueling outage begins

   STP’s Unit 2 began its 24th scheduled refueling and maintenance outage on Friday, Oct. 3, when the unit was safely taken offline to conduct work.

"County awards Blessing water plant contract" by: Mike Reddell

   Commissioners Court awarded a $770,795 General Land Office construction contract for the Blessing water plant project at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Sept. 29.  The low bid was awarded to Edna-based Mercer Construction Company, as recommended by Lynn Engineering.

"Harrison, Ashcraft caution MCEDC board on New World Screwworm" by: Jessica Shepard

   Both Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Board Treasurer George Harrison and board member Matt Ashcraft alerted the board about the dangers of the New World Screwworm (NWSW) during their meeting last Friday.