"MCEDC board OKs revised tier system" by: Jessica Shepard

   Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) board members unanimously approved a revised tier system during their monthly meeting last week.

"BCCDC scales back grant programs for 2026" by: Jessica Shepard

   As part of preparations for the new aquatic center project, Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Executive Director Jessica Russell told her board that some business grant program funding was being scaled back for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget at their meeting last week.

"Pair says thanks for Business Resiliency program" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) “Business Resiliency Project” (BRP) program recipients Kim Willett and Dustin Clements spoke at the BCCDC board meeting last week.

"Planning votes to demolish 5 structures " by: Mike Reddell

   The Planning Commission voted to demolish five substandard structures that aren’t in compliance with city ordinances at its meeting Aug. 28.  In addition, the commission approved a variance to Chapter 22 setback requirement at 3416 Walnut Drive in Whitson Heights.

"VVISD board votes to adopt ’25-26 tax rate" by: Jessica Shepard

   Van Vleck ISD school board members unanimously approved a resolution adopting a $0.86177 total tax rate per $100 housing valuation at their meeting last week.

"TISD trustees OK same tax rate as last year" by: Jessica Shepard

   Tidehaven ISD trustees unanimously approved a resolution adopting a $0.85780 total tax rate per $100 housing valuation at their meeting last week.

"City Council seeks input about proposed animal ordinance" by: Mike Reddell

   Three animal control and animal rescue veterans addressed City Council last week in a preliminary call to look at proposed changes in the city’s animal ordinance.

"Youth Leadership kicks off with 28 students" by: Jessica Shepard

   Youth Leadership Matagorda County kicked off its third year with 28 countywide students at an introductory dinner on Aug. 20.  Parents, guardians and district administrations met with County Judge Bobby Seiferman and Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director Jessica Russell.

Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas

   As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening.  Pete Teel, Ph.D.