"MCEDC to interview 4 engineers on their key drainage study RFQs" by: Jessica Shepard

Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board members received a small update on the request for qualifications (RFQ) submissions from four unnamed engineering firms during their regular monthly meeting last week.

"Russell: Rotary Club summer concert tickets to be on sale soon" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City Rotary Club President Jessica Russell told the Sentinel that tickets to the Bay City Rotary Club’s 22nd Annual Summer Concert will happen soon.    “We will be posting a live ‘Tickets to the City’ link once online sales begin – in the next week,” said Russell.

"Bay City resident asks city to allow golf carts " by: Mike Reddell

Bay City resident Darla Ortiz made a request for City Council to consider amending the city ordinances to allow golf carts to be driven on city streets at council’s regular meeting June 27.

"Chamber hosts Broadband Development Office July 13 " by: Jessica Shepard

The Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will host the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) “Regional Public Meeting” from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St.    The meeting is free and open to the public to prepare for the opportunity to apply for state...

"County awards bid for Van Vleck lift stations’ improvements" by: Mike Reddell

Commissioner Court awarded a bid for $491,354 to Mercer Construction Company for Van Vleck lift stations improvements at the court’s regular meeting Monday, July 2.

Comptroller: $3.3B for broadband expansion

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said his Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) was allocated $3.3 billion in federal funding for broadband expansion.

Matagorda County fire department calls

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On July 2, at 8:02 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at Hwy 60 and PR 521.

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely.