Police probe shooting on Hamman Rd

   A 19-year-old was wounded and taken by helicopter to Houston for treatment following a shooting on Hamman Road at about 8:46 p.m. Friday, April 26, Bay City police said.

"County OKs abatement for $174M battery storage system" by: Mike Reddell

   Commissioners Court unanimously approved a five-year 100% tax abatement for a $174 million lithium-ion battery equipment storage system at the court’s meeting Monday morning, April 29.

"Council holds annexation public hearing" by: Jessica Shepard

   City Council held a public hearing for GFG Development Group’s BC Development, LLC request for annexation during last week’s meeting.  All council members were present for the April 23 meeting.  The group is proposing to locate an apartment community named “The Reserve at Riverbend” on 5.

"Ferdinand urges MCEDC update its strategic plan" by: Mike Reddell

   Revising Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) strategic plan was encouraged by Mike Ferdinand at the MCEDC board meeting last week.

"Bay City Airport Zoning board appoints Nelson as chair" by: Jessica Shepard

   City Council unanimously approved appointing Mayor Robert Nelson as the chairman of the Bay City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustments last Tuesday.

Several races to be decided this Saturday

    The joint election Saturday, May 4, will include two school trustee elections, a Boling school bond issue, plus Palacios City Council and Caney Creek MUD members.