"Port commissioners hear Jetty Park and boat launch design plan updates " by: Jessica Shepard

   Port of Bay City Chairman George Harrison gave his board an update on Matagorda’s Jetty Park during their regular meeting on Feb. 8.  “I’ve been meeting with the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to come up with a resolution for Jetty Park,” he explained.

"UIL district football realignment brings changes" By Simon DeSoto

   One area coach was pleasantly surprised and another truly expected when the University Interscholastic League (UIL) realignment for area football teams was announced last week.

MCFLA ‘Ruby Red Rodeo’ to celabrate 80 years

    The Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) is celebrating 80 years of livestock shows, entertainment, rodeos, and scholarships in service to the Matagorda community with its “Ruby Red Rodeo” theme.    The celebration will begin with the Halter Heifer/Longhorn Show starting at 9 a.

Robbery suspect captured Monday

   Following a Bay City PD request for information on a robbery suspect press release on Facebook, the suspect was captured on foot Monday afternoon.     Patrol Officers located Joshua James Brannan, 20, at around 1:23 p.m. in the 1000 block of Shellfish in Bay City.

"Two Bay City ISD trustee positions up for election" by: Jessica Shepard

   The last day to file for the Bay City ISD trustee election is Friday, Feb. 16 by 5 p.m.    Those candidates will be on the ballot for the Saturday, May 4 General Election from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.    The trustee application is available in English and Spanish online or at the H.J.