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Photo from Dan Shook

Multiple injuries caused by crash

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Eight people – three adults and five children – were hurt in a vehicle accident at Avenue F and Grace Street at about 7:40 a.m. Friday, March 1.

"Unofficial final voting totals available" by: Mike Reddell

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Unofficial final vote totals for contested races show Rick DeLeon defeated Philip Hester for Matagorda County Sheriff in the Republican Primary Tuesday.DeLeon's total was 3,243 votes or 64%, while Hester had 1,756 votes, or 35%.DeLeon will face unopposed Democratic sheriff candidate Aaron Green in...

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"BCCDC board awards $4,100 façade grant" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Bay City Community Development Corporation board members unanimously approved a $4,100 business retention and expansion grant for Amy’s Cookie Co. & Bakery during their regular meeting Monday afternoon.   The façade grant covers new signage and exterior improvements to the building.

Two arrested in nursing home probe

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
The former administrator of Colonial Nursing Home in Bay City was recently arrested on a charge of tampering with a government record defraud/harm.  Cassity Jones, 37, of Katy, posted a $30,000 bond on the Nov. 28, 2022, offense for his release from Matagorda County Jail.
Winners of the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association’s annual Talent Show took the stage at the end of the showcase, Sunday, Feb. 25. This year’s winners include Analyn Sutherland, Adyson Sutherland, Meredith Jones, Ansley Kubecka, Kaitlyn Jones, Lyra Saha, Colby Chandler, Ashley Alford, Jacob Oncken, Jase Alford, Kathryn Rodgers, Meredith Williams, Victoria Sliva, and Ryleigh Siptak.

Winners of the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association’s annual Talent Show took the stage at the end of the showcase, Sunday, Feb. 25. This year’s winners include Analyn Sutherland, Adyson Sutherland, Meredith Jones, Ansley Kubecka, Kaitlyn Jones, Lyra Saha, Colby Chandler, Ashley Alford, Jacob Oncken, Jase Alford, Kathryn Rodgers, Meredith Williams, Victoria Sliva, and Ryleigh Siptak.

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"MCFLA Talent Show & Public Speaking" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Families and friends filled the Van Vleck High School auditorium last Sunday to hear children of all ages perform in the annual Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) Talent Show and Public Speaking contest.
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