"Luther contract signed" By Margaret Doughty

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

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

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

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.

BC man arrested for sexual assault of child

Bay City police arrested a 49-year-old Bay City man on an active warrant charging him with aggravated sexual assault of a child.    Humberto Sanchez was arrested on the aggravated sexual assault of a child charge at his home in the 3700 block of 4th Street at 8:19 p.m. Wednesday, March 13.

TxDOT to replace FM 521 bridge over Tres Palacios

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began replacing the bridge and approaches on FM 521 over the Tres Palacios River Monday, March 18, with a projected completion in late Fall.   The project timeline is subject to weather conditions.

"Commissioners OK permit for upcoming festival, contracts" by: Jessica Shepard

Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary license for alcoholic beverages to be served at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center during their Monday meeting.  All commissioners were present for the meeting.