Campos urges caution after lifting burn ban

   Amanda Campos, Matagorda County Emergency Management Coordinator, has officially lifted the county-wide Burn Ban effective immediately.   Residents are now permitted to resume outdoor burning in accordance with all state and local regulations.

"CAST announces 2026 production season starting in January" by: Jessica Shepard

   Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) announced its 2026 production season last week.  A total of eight different showcases range from musicals to comedies and mysteries to local original works.

"From Bags to Reefs: Oyster gardeners grow a healthier bay" By Amy Nowlin

   This year, the Mid-Coast Texas Master Naturalist (MCTMN) Oyster Gardening Pilot Project marked not only a milestone in coastal conservation - it marked the beginning of a personal journey.   Embarking on this project has been incredibly rewarding.

"County agents give reports to commissioners" by: Mike Reddell

 Matagorda County AgriLife Extension Agents made their annual county interpretations to Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 1.  Greg Baker, County Extension Agent (CEA) for Agriculture and Natural Resources, said he tries to address all of the needs of Matagorda County citizens.

"Countywide ISD FIRST financial ratings issued" by: Jessica Shepard

   Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the 2024-2025 FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) ratings for Texas public schools recently.

"City Animal Control Update Session Dec. 16" by: Jessica Shepard

   The City has scheduled an “Animal Control Ordinance Update Public Input Session” for Tuesday, Dec. 16.  The event is set to run from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bay City USO Service Center, 2105 Avenue M.  The input session comes months after the City released an online survey on Sept.