"BCCDC board OKs 6 grants for businesses" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved five façade grants and one website grant for several local businesses at its monthly meeting Monday afternoon.

"Commissioners support County Attorney’s grant application" by: Jessica Shepard

Commissioners unanimously show their support for County Attorney Jennifer Chau’s $175,000 “Rural Prosecutor’s Office Salary Assistance Grant Program” application during their regular meeting Monday morning.    All commissioners were present for the meeting.

"MCEDC board hears drainage study update" by: Jessica Shepard

Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Mike Ferdinand discussed the latest drainage study update with his board last week.    “Our drainage talks with the engineers are progressing well,” he said.

"Council appoints Jones as Interim City Manager" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City City Council unanimously approved appointing Assistant City Manager and City Finance Director Scotty Jones to “Interim City Manager” during their meeting last week.    All council members were present at the Tuesday, Jan. 23 meeting.

"BCISD secures $4M ‘Clean School Bus Grant’" By Leigh Arlitt

BCISD secures $4M ‘Clean School Bus Grant’ electric fleet replacement    Bay City Independent School District (BCISD) is pleased to announce the successful receipt of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2023 “Clean School Bus Grant” last week.

"Matagorda County Historical Commission gives 2023 report" by: Mike Reddell

Matagorda County Historical Commission gave its 2023 report to Commissioners Court at its Jan. 22 meeting.    The report is mandated by the Texas Historical Commission.     During 2023, the MCHC was composed of 28 appointees. Four meetings and two historical marker dedications were held.

Police Beat

January 18    At 1:21 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue F about shots fired.    Dispatch notified officers that they had received multiple calls for shots fired but had limited information and no descriptions.

"VVISD trustees approve O.H. Herman, E. Rudd demolition bids" by: Jessica Shepard

After about 45 minutes in closed session, Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved building demolition bids for O.H. Herman Junior High and E. Rudd Intermediate campuses during their regular monthly meeting Monday night.    All board members were present for the meeting.