"Planning Commission rules on variances, property rules" by: Jessica Shepard

   Planning Commission board members unanimously approved two variances and rules on 11 other properties during their regular meeting last week.  Erik Frankson was the only member absent on May 28.

"Main Street board OKs 2 façade grants" by: Jessica Shepard

   Main Street board members unanimously approved two façade grant applications last week.  Karen Stephens was the only member absent from the May 27 meeting.  A $337 façade grant application for The Collective salon was approved for mural signage.

"BCISD Strategic Planning Committee holds last meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City ISD Strategic Planning Committee held its last meeting to finalize their recommendations to trustees May 26.  EdVantage Strategy Group facilitator Dr. Christie Whitbeck told the group that the next step was to present their recommendations to trustees at the June 15 meeting.

Multi-agency investigation leads to large Fentanyl bust

   Following a nearly year-long investigation into the trafficking of fentanyl pills within Bay City and Matagorda County, local and federal authorities executed a successful search warrant operation May 26, 2026.

"MCEDC, SBDC partner to host USDA resources webinar" by: Jessica Shepard

   Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) partnered with Fort Bend County’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to host the “Harvesting Opportunities: USDA Resources for Your Business Success” webinar last week.  U.S.

"County follows state trends" by: Mike Reddell

   In the top state runoff races Tuesday, Matagorda County voters followed Texas trends – but the percentages for the statewide and county results in each race differed.  Tuesday, unofficial Matagorda County results showed 2,529 registered-voter ballots cast, or 11.

Courtroom closed for repairs

   Matagorda County issued a June 1 update on the continued temporary closure of the 130th District Courtroom in the County Courthouse.   The closure has allowed for HVAC repairs, environmental mitigation, and restoration work necessary to maintain a safe and functional facility.