Bay City YMCA Program Center is looking for board members to join their board of managers.  Board members would be working directly with YMCA Program Director Susan Phillips and her team.  Calhoun County YMCA Executive Director Michele Morales recently told prospective board…
   Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary license for alcoholic beverages to be served at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center during their Monday meeting.  All commissioners were present for the meeting.  “We’ll also need a copy of this license on file with the…
   City Council unanimously approved an administration service provider and engineering firm for its downtown revitalization application and project implementation during a special called meeting last week.  All council members were present on March 7 for the meeting.  City…
   AUSTIN – As the region continues to deal with the effects of a severe drought, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no water from the Highland Lakes will be available for most LCRA agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2024.   …
   Unofficial March 5 Primary final vote totals show Rick DeLeon defeated Philip Hester for Matagorda County Sheriff in the Republican Primary Tuesday.     A total of 5,953 of the county’s 21,800 registered voters, or 27.31%, cast ballots in the joint primary – 18 of 18…
    WHARTON COUNTY – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on State highway 60 near Phillip Street.    The preliminary crash investigation indicates, at approximately 8:23 a.m., a 2010 Toyota Tundra was traveling…
CAST’s director of Savannah Sipping Society, Darve Smith, and the entire cast nailed this one!     If you love comedy, then be sure to catch this play before it ends March 16.    This play is centered on the lives of four women who move through various transitions and…
   When I went into my broken leg exile in late January the world outside was gripped by winter by leafless trees and plants and cool to cold temperatures.    Now, as my leg heals, the world outside, as the calendar slips into mid-March, is in the unmistakable signs of spring.…
   So, it turns out that due to conflicting schedules and things we won’t have a family Easter get-together this year.    On one hand, it’s a little depressing, but on the other, it’s kind of a relief.    I mean, we’ve been entirely too busy these past few weekends to…
   We are back to thinking that changing the time gives us more daylight and saves on our electric bill.      How about getting up earlier and adjusting the thermostat.      It is amazing what’s sold to the public. But then again, that is why this world has…
If you’ve got student loans, you may have been required to resume your payments.    What steps can you take to help ease the burden or reduce your repayment time?    For starters, sign up for autopay.    It can help you avoid late fees and possibly earn a quarter-point…
   Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary license for alcoholic beverages to be…
   City Council unanimously approved an administration service provider and engineering…
   Unofficial March 5 Primary final vote totals show Rick DeLeon defeated Philip Hester…
   Bay City YMCA Program Center is looking for board members to join their board of managers.  Board members would be working directly with YMCA Program Director Susan Phillips and her team.
   AUSTIN – As the region continues to deal with the effects of a severe drought, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no water from the…
    WHARTON COUNTY – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on State highway 60 near Phillip…
   On Monday, March 4, the Bay City Police Department held a promotional ceremony.     The ceremony was held in the Bay City Council…
   Results from the boy’s Regional powerlifting meet in Colmesneil on March 7:    Team: 5th Place out of 30 Teams    Jakob Pesin…
   The Tigers traveled to Edna on Tuesday and won by the score of 12-2.    Taking the win on the mound was TJ Galvan.    Leading…
   The Lady Leopards softball team opened up district play with a 9-3 win over Hempstead.    Lakyn Matchett picked up the win with 13…
CAST’s director of Savannah Sipping Society, Darve Smith, and the entire cast nailed this one!     If you love comedy, then be sure to catch…
   When I went into my broken leg exile in late January the world outside was gripped by winter by leafless trees and plants and cool to cold…
   So, it turns out that due to conflicting schedules and things we won’t have a family Easter get-together this year.    On one hand, it’s…
December 14, 1946- November 28, 2023    Ida Lee Vickers Muskiet, a devout Catholic, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend…
December 14, 1946- November 28, 2023    “The sun always shines for the cool.”    This was the mantra of my dad, the coolest man I ever…
August 23, 1937- September 10, 2023    Helen Sellers Vacek, 86, of El Campo, Texas, went on to be with her Father in heaven on September 10, 2023.…