George Harrison nominated to Beef Council board

  George Harrison, representing Bay City; Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, was nominated as a first-term director to the Texas Beef Council (TBC) Board of Directors for fiscal year 2025, which officially began Oct. 1.

"Krauskopf updates county on aquatics center progress" by: Mike Reddell

   Wellness Matagorda County member Bruce Krauskopf briefly appeared before Commissioners Court to update members on the aquatics center project at the court’s meeting Monday, Nov. 25.

"Followup leads to BCPD chase of theft suspect" by: Mike Reddell

   A 32-year-old man, who was accused of theft at Walmart, tried to flee from officers and led them in a car chase that ended up in his arrest on four different charges last week, Bay City Police said.

"BCCDC board approves 6 grant requests" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Community Development Corporation board members approved four façade grants and two business resiliency project applications at their monthly meeting last week.   Those present at the Nov.

"Thanksgiving Weekend events on tap" by: Jessica Shepard

   If you’re looking to do more than shop this Thanksgiving weekend, look no further than the following events.   Start your holiday season off with the annual “Matagorda 5K Turkey Trot” at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28, at Matagorda Beach in Matagorda.   The event is rain or shine.

"Small Business Saturday will return Nov. 30" by: Jessica Shepard

   This year “Shop Small Business Saturday” falls on Nov. 30 just after Thanksgiving.   Bay City Main Street Program Manager Tina Israel said she is looking forward to the annual event from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

"STP gives year in review at annual ‘Media Day’" by: Jessica Shepard

   STP Nuclear Operating Company had its annual “Media Day” event last week.   Speakers included Communications Manager Amanda Sitka, Vice President of Strategic Resources Savannah Cornelius, and Emergency Response Specialist Nicole Pilson-Macias.

"Tourism Council approves event sponsorship applications" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City’s Tourism Advisory Council approved two event sponsorship applications at their meeting last Monday.   Members present included Whitney Milberger, Amanda Garcia, DC Dunham, and Jessica Shepard, while member Celeste Cash was absent from the Nov. 18 meeting.