"County OKs abatements for 2-phase solar farm at plant" by: Mike Reddell

Commissioners Court approved 10-year, 100% tax abatements for Project Bravo I and II at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Dec. 18.   Project Bravo I is a $51 million solar farm on 600 acres that will provide 50MW of electricity for the LyondellBasell (LYB) Matagorda Complex.

"BCISD OKs staff stipend" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved a one-time $500 retention stipend for employees at a special meeting Dec. 11.   The retention payment resolution outlines payments for “each individual employed with the district full-time as of Dec. 11.”

Christmas closings

This year, Christmas Eve falls on Sunday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day is Monday, Dec. 25.   That means that many local businesses are closed in observance of the holiday starting Friday, Dec. 22, and will re-open at regular business hours Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Escapee captured at FM 521 Park

An inmate escaped from a Brazoria County prison unit Sunday evening and led law enforcement on a manhunt before being captured early Monday in Matagorda County.

"Retiring Finlay swears in Sullivan" by: Mike Reddell

Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Suzanne Sullivan was sworn in as Associate Municipal Court Judge by longtime Municipal Court   Judge Mark Finlay at City Council's regular meeting Dec. 12.    Finlay was honored at the meeting for his years of service to the city as municipal court judge.

"Registration for BCISD YMCA open" by: Jessica Shepard

Parents of Bay City ISD elementary students can register their children for afterschool care online now.    Afterschool care will be available for children in pre-kindergarten-fifth grade at Cherry, Linnie Roberts, and Tenie Holmes elementary campuses.

"December rebates up from 2022" by: Mike Reddell

Bay City and Palacios December sales tax rebates were higher than the same month last year.     Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said he sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 2.5 percent more than in December 2022.