"City moves pool funding back a year" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council discussed the proposed aquatics center during council’s budget workshop Aug. 6, and decided to hold off funding in fiscal 2025 and instead look at the center in subsequent years to determine the level of commitments the center has.

Motorcyclist dies in wreck with pickup

   A motorcyclist was killed in an accident with a pickup truck near Avenue F Golden shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, Bay City police said.  Officers were sent to the area on Avenue F and Golden in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.

Matagorda County fire calls

   Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:  On August 4, at 7:58 p.m., responded to assist Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office with lights on PR 517.  On July 24, at 7:18 a.m., responded to a transformer on fire at the 12000 block of FM 521.  On July 26, at 3:34 p.m.

"Tourism board OKs sponsoring volleyball tourney" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City tourism board members unanimously approved sponsoring up to $3,000 for the “3rd Annual Tournament on the Bay” event during their meeting Monday afternoon.  Members present included Celeste Cash, Whitney Milberger, Amanda Garcia, DC Dunham and Jessica Shepard.

"BCISD announces 1st intern teacher in partnership with UHV " by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City ISD announced its first intern teacher through its partnership with the University of Houston-Victoria during last week’s “Business and Community Leaders Summit.

"Private water well screenings set for Bay City, Port Lavaca" By Amy Nowlin

   Residents of Calhoun, Jackson and Matagorda Counties are invited to water well screenings and results meeting.  The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, is hosting an upcoming event in Port Lavaca and Bay City on Sept. 23-24, to allow residents to have their well water screened.

"LEPC hears updates on debris pickup" by: Mike Reddell

   Emergency Management Coordinator Amanda Campos reported on the Hurricane Beryl debris collection status at the Quarterly Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting July 31.  Campos noted that all but about 50 Matagorda County residences have power restored due to losses.