Bay City Fire Marshal investigates suspicious fire

   An arsonist who is believed connected to previous small fires is suspected of setting a fire at a trailer at 2420 5th St., Thursday, March 9, Bay City Fire Marshal Dan Shook said.

HIF Global selects Siemens Energy to supply electrolyzers to new Texas eFuels facility

   HIF Global, the world’s leading eFuels company, and Siemens Energy reached an agreement which would allow Siemens Energy to expand its electrolyzer manufacturing capacity beyond its previously announced plans.

"BCPL hosts 2nd Annual Harry Potter event" by: Jessica Shepard

   If you notice the Bay City Public Library is closed Thursday morning, don’t worry!    Staff members are prepping for the return of “Harry Potter Day” from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, March 16.    The event is sponsored by the Bay City Library Association.

No Highland Lakes water available for LCRA agricultural customers

   AUSTIN - The Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no Highland Lakes water will be available in 2023 for most LCRA agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties.

"Commissioners hear SETH housing review" by: Mike Reddell

   The successes of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corp. (SETH) in Matagorda County were reviewed at Commissioners Court’s regular meeting Monday, March 6.     “It’s a good program.

"Hospital board approves 2023 needs assessment" by: Jessica Shepard

   Matagorda County Hospital District Board of Managers unanimously approved the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) during their meeting last week.     Kylie Lattimore with QHR Health presented the CHNA document to the board Tuesday, Feb. 28.

"BCCDC-Lisciotti resolution gets a first reading by City Council by: Mike Reddell

   A first reading on a resolution between Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) and Lisciotti Development that would include a possible $250,000 loan was passed by City Council at its regular meeting Feb. 28.

"Bay City ISD school board approves new 2023-2024 calendar" by: Jessica Shepard

   After about 30 minutes in closed session, Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved the new 2023-2024 school calendar.     School board members Mark West, Matt Murray, Jill Westmoreland, Priscilla Robinson, James Scardami, and Felix Nunez were present, while trustee Trent Tinnin was absent.