News

"Unapproved electrical work cause of fire" By Dan Shook

   The Palacios Volunteer Fire Department, the Palacios Fire Marshal, and the Palacios Police Department were dispatched to a trailer house on fire at 405 E Craymer, trailer #26 Thursday, Nov. 2.       A homeowner was mowing a neighbor’s lawn when he identified smoke coming from his trailer.

Port of Bay City gets $9.9M for new bulkhead, dock

   The Port of Bay City has been awarded a federal grant of $9.9 million for the development of a new bulkhead on the west side of its commercial barge terminal, located along the Colorado River and adjacent to the OQ/Celanese Chemical Plant.

Veterans Day closing, events

   This year Veterans Day falls on Saturday, Nov. 11.     All Matagorda County and Bay City offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 10, and return to normal business hours Monday, Nov. 13.     Federal banks and the U.S.

"Holst, Lane nominations due Nov. 16" by: Jessica Shepard

   This year’s deadline for Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation’s annual George Holst and Tiger Lane awards is 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16.     Both awards will be presented to their respective recipients at the MCEDC Annual Meeting and Banquet Wednesday, Dec. 13.