"Nov. 7 election results shown" by: Jessica Shepard

Matagorda County voters cast ballots for the two incumbents on the Port of Bay City Authority board and approved Van Vleck’s tax payments election in the Nov. 7 election.    In addition, the county followed statewide trends in approving all but one of the constitutional amendments on the ballot.

Police investigate aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Bay City Police Officer Tim Helton was sent to the 1000 block of Moore Avenue in reference to an assault at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.     Prior arriving, dispatch advised Helton the complainant’s brother was hit in the head with a gun.

"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.

"Commissioners accept abatement application for $7B eFuel plant" by: Mike Reddell

An abatement application for a proposed $7 billion alternative fuel plant was received and a public hearing for a related reinvestment zone was set for Nov. 20, at Commissioners Court meeting Monday, Nov. 6.

"Pig farming, truck routes, pool re-enter City Council discussions" by: Mike Reddell

City Councilman Ben Flores ran into council opposition on his remarks about the right to agriculture practices that he said were “generally accepted.”     Flores has previously sought city permission to raise pigs on his property off Hamman Road.

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.