"VVISD to hold special election in November " by: Jessica Shepard

Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved the order for a special election in November during their regular meeting Monday night.    School board members Lauren Kubecka, Kevin Ward, Casey Kile, Donnie O’Connell, Terry Blackmon, and Marcus Moss were present while trustee Tony Kucera was absent.

"BCISD adopts lower tax rate in September " by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved the proposed $1.04 tax rate and set a public hearing in September to approve the final tax rate during their meeting last week.

"BCISD partners with UHV for teacher residency program" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Houston – Victoria (UHV) for teacher residencies during their meeting Tuesday, Aug. 15.

"Council hears insurance benefits" by: Mike Reddell

City of Bay City employees spoke to City Council about their concerns over the 21% increase in health insurance for the fiscal 2023-2024 year at council's workshop meeting Tuesday Aug. 15.

"“Rice Dish Round-up” recipes due Sept. 14 " by: Jessica Shepard

Pull out your favorite rice recipes and begin planning for the 76th annual Rice Dish Round-Up Cooking Contest!    Entry forms, including typed recipes for the contest, are due by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Matagorda County Extension Office located at 2200 7th Street, 3rd Floor in Bay City.

BCPD arrests 3 after high-speed chase

Bay City police arrested three Palacios men on several charges after a high-speed chase from Bay City to El Campo, Bay City police reported.

"County OKs disaster declaration on shrimp dumping" by: Mike Reddell

A declaration of disaster for shrimp dumping by foreign nations was approved by Matagorda County Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 14.