"Smith updates tourism council on promotions" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Tourism Council members heard from Tourism Director Darve Smith about his plans for promoting Bay City and Matagorda County during their regular meeting, Monday, Nov. 7.    “If you’ve been on our social media page recently you might have noticed a new feature called ‘Did You Know?

"Calhoun lists Elliot Addition street work delays" by: Mike Reddell

   Delays in getting lime and limestone has affected the city’s Elliot Addition Streets rehabilitation program, Public Works Director Barry Calhoun told City Council last week.    As part of his public works update, Calhoun said the approximately $1.

"Bay City in playoffs, 2nd in district after beating Stafford" by: Mike Reddell

   Bay City finished second place in District 12-4A-1 and clinched a playoff berth after beating Stafford 27-20 in Memorial Stadium Friday night, Nov. 4.     Senior running back Ayden Smith ran for three touchdowns and sophomore back Jada Andrews had 96 yards on 22 carries against the Spartans.

"Matagorda County turnout: 44% of total registered voters" by: MIke Reddell

Some 44.8%, or 9,713 voters, of Matagorda County’s 21,681 registered voters cast ballots in the general election Nov. 8, unofficial election results show. “The election went very well!” exclaimed County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz Wednesday morning.  “Even smoother than I anticipated.

"BCCDC opens grant applications to 501c3 non-profit entities" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Community Development board members unanimously approved expanding façade and website grant applications to allow 501©3 entities to apply for them during their regular meeting, Monday, Oct. 31.

"MCEDC discusses trade school" by: Mike Reddell

   The need for a vocational trade school that would operate under Wharton County Junior College was discussed by the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) board Friday, Oct. 28.

"Day of the Dead festival Saturday" by: Jessica Shepard

   If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out what’s happening in Bay City this Saturday, Nov. 5.    The Bay City Tourism Department hosts its annual “Day of the Dead” festival from noon until 10 p.m. Saturday, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.