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"Diving into taste: A personal adventure through Oyster South" By Amy Nowlin

News Staff

Thursday, March 28, 2024

In a city renowned for its love of food and culture, the Oyster South conference in New Orleans served as a gathering point for individuals bound by their passion for oysters and their shared appreciation for the flavors and traditions that define Gulf Coast cuisine.

Gulf Coast CASA supporting families during National Child Abuse Prevention Month

News Staff

Thursday, March 28, 2024

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Gulf Coast CASA is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families.

Jim and Ann Nell Gann named TXST Heroes following $1M gift

News Staff

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Matagorda County rancher Jim Gann and his late wife, Ann Nell Gann, have become the newest TXST Heroes following a $1 million donation to Texas State University to support water research and endowed student scholarships.

"VVISD trustees unanimously vote to rescind asbestos abatement contract" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

After almost an hour in closed session, Van Vleck ISD school board members unanimously voted to rescind the Feb. 19 contract for asbestos abatement with Asbestos Control of Texas (ACT) during their regular meeting Monday night.

"Commissioners OK radio donation, authorize funding agreement" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Commissioners unanimously approved accepting the City of Deer Park's donation of Motorola APX radios during their regular meeting Monday morning. All commissioners were present at the meeting.

"Breakwater to be rebid" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The Sargent Breakwater and Beach Nourishment project will be rebid after the original bid failed to meet qualifications, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum said last week.

"Luther contract signed" By Margaret Doughty

News Staff

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

After almost a year and a half of uncertainty and the looming threat of demolition, the Luther Hotel is saved and is now under contract to Palacios native Nick Herman.

"Weekend events schedule has something for everyone" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, look no further than what’s going on here locally! Bay City Parks and Recreation Department’s “5th Annual Riverside Smoke Off” barbecue cook-off is Friday-Saturday, March 22-23, at Riverside Park.

"Bay City sales tax rebate down" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.2 percent less than in March 2023. These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that report tax monthly.

"City hosts strategic planning townhall meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Bay City Interim City Manager Scotty Jones and Mayor Robert Nelson welcomed citizens to a public “Town Hall Meeting” to discuss strategic planning on March 16. “Strategic planning becomes more important as we move forward into budget season,” Jones explained.

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