"Main Street looks at vacant building ordinance" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Main Street Program Manager Tina Israel updated her board on a vacant building ordinance she’s pursuing during their regular meeting, Wednesday, July 13.

"TISD board approves 3% district-wide salary raise" by: Jessica Shepard

   After closed session, Tidehaven ISD school board members approved a 3% pay raise for all employees at their regular meeting Monday, July 18.    Trustees present included Stuart Lynn, Scott Cheek, Stephen Crow, Eric Saha, and Mike Pierce; those absent were Marty Crain and Mike Galvan.

"Pollard:1st responders worked together at Matagorda accident" by: Mike Reddell

   Precinct 2 Commissioner Kent Pollard commended first responders in their work at a fatal two-vehicle accident in Matagorda Sunday afternoon at Commissioners Court meeting Monday, July 18.

"Council approves rate boost for GFL, hears request for pig breeding in city limits" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council approved a 6.16% annual base rate adjustment for solid waste collection with GFL at council’s regular meeting July 12.    Council also heard Benjamin Flores of 2500 Hamman Road seek city approval to raise Meishan heritage pigs for commercial sale.

"Port Authority hears about long-range plans for Matagorda locks changes" by: Mike Reddell

   Port of Bay City Authority Commissioners heard an update on Corps of Engineers projected plans for the Matagorda locks, at the commissioners meeting Thursday, July 14.     Lock Master Robert George said the Corps plans for the Matagorda locks will follow work on the Brazos floodgates.

"Tourism council discusses sponsorship application" by: Jessica Shepard

   Tourism council board members unanimously approved sponsoring up to $1,500 for a golf tournament during their regular meeting Wednesday, July 6.

"BCISD trustees choose McHazlett as superintendent finalist" by: Jessica Shepard

   After two rounds of interviews, BCISD trustees unanimously selected Dr. Dwight McHazlett, Jr. as the lone BCISD Superintendent finalist during a special meeting Monday, July 11.    All board members were present at the meeting.    “I’m very excited to work with Dr.