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Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman and Commissioners announce the appointment of Mike Voorhies as the first Fire Marshal for Matagorda County.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
"Nelson: Bay City is strong because of togetherness" by: Jessica Shepard
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Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson addressed almost 100 attendees at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s “State of the City” luncheon last week. “We have a great community that is coming together,” he said.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
"Council transfers contingency to cover TCEQ added requirements" by: Mike Reddell
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City Council approved transferring contingency funds to cover additional requirements of the arsenic treatment system for the 6th and Avenue I water treatment plant (WTP) at a special called meeting April 14.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
"Bay City sales tax rebates up slightly, Palacios down 12%" by: Mike Reddell
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Bay City April sales tax payments from the Comptroller’s office were up slightly from April 2025. The State of Texas’ total payments for April were $679,440,589, up 9.29% from the comparable payment last year of $621,666,147.Total payments year to date are $3,053,372,000, up 3.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Early voting began April 20th
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Early voting began Monday, April 20, for the five municipal, school board and Caney Creek MUD elections Saturday, May 2. Bay City City Council positions 1 and 2 are up for election Saturday, May 2.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Contributed photo Cub Scout Park 4545 were among the 50 volunteers who gathered along the shoreline of Palacios Bay Beach, working together to remove nearly 200 pounds of trash and filling 43 bags in the process on April 18.
Pack 4545 led way at Palacios Adopt-A-Beach cleanup
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Sunshine, teamwork, and a strong sense of stewardship defined this year’s spring Adopt-A-Beach cleanup in Palacios, with a special spotlight on the leadership and service of the Bay City Cub Scouts Pack 4545.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
WCJC Photo Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. recently donated $10,000 to the WCJC Foundation toward scholarships at WCJC. Shown above: Jonathan Jeter, WCJC Foundation and Advancement Director; David Amador, WCJC Instructor of Nuclear Power Tech & Oversight of Nuclear Expansion in Texas; Wendy Irwin, CPChem Public Affairs Representative; Makyla Paniagua (student recipient); Gloria Crockett, WCJC Bay City Campus Specialist; and John Woolsey, WCJC Continuing Education Corporate Coordinator.
Chevron Phillips Chemical donates $10,000 to WCJC Foundation toward scholarships at WCJC
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The Wharton County Junior College Foundation, in partnership with Wharton County Junior College, announced that Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. has donated $10,000 toward scholarships for the current academic year.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
BCPD seeks help to identify parking lot robber
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Bay City Police Department seeks assistance from the public to identify a person that pushed a pregnant female and attempted to rob her. The 29-year-old female was walking to her car on Monday, April 13, between the hours of 9 to 9:20 p.m., in the H.E.B. parking lot, at 2700 7th Street.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
"Court hears data center concerns; Campos says burn ban still on" by: Mike Reddell
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Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved a private security firm for the bailiff services and heard complaints about data centers at its regular meeting’s public comments section Monday, April 13.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
"‘Power of the Purse’ fundraiser returns April 23" by: Jessica Shepard
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The deadline to donate new and gently used purses for Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation’s (MRMCF) “Power of the Purse: Under the Big Top” fundraiser event is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.
Thursday, April 16, 2026