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Countywide fire calls in March

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:     On March 15, 2022 at 3:32 p.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a rescue at the 4600 block of 7th Street.
Photo/Zeinab Ghais Zeinab Ghais’ wings were painted at the Bay City Regional Airport. They incorporated their logo and “Buzz Light Year” inspired wings. Since they are always promoting events for children, the airport felt this was a great addition to their space, said Ghais.

Photo/Zeinab Ghais Zeinab Ghais’ wings were painted at the Bay City Regional Airport. They incorporated their logo and “Buzz Light Year” inspired wings. Since they are always promoting events for children, the airport felt this was a great addition to their space, said Ghais.

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Ghais wants her angel wings to create tourism opportunities

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
In case you haven’t noticed, Wings are beginning to pop up around Matagorda County. Artist and designer, Zeinab Ghais, saw an opportunity, when she was asked to paint a set of angel wings on the East alleyway of Memories by Michelle.
State Rep. Geanie Morrison

State Rep. Geanie Morrison

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"Morrison talks goals for partnership with county" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
District 30 Republican State Representative Geanie Morrison was featured as the guest speaker at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s luncheon event, Thursday, March 10.      “I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself as your new state representative,” said Morrison.

Midfield man charged with fatal shooting

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
A 27-year-old Midfield man was arrested March 9 for the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old Van Vleck man on property west of Midfield, off Texas 111, Lt. Philip Hester, with the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department said.

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"COVID-19 cases remain" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Matagorda County remain low compared to a few weeks back, the numbers remain and state data shows average new cases are on the rise.    On the plus side, hospitalizations statewide are at their lowest level since July and average new death totals have decreased.

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"Main Street board gets state training" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Main Street Program board members received training on what Main Street means and how it functions as part of their regular meeting, Wednesday, March 9.    Training took place via Zoom with Texas Main Street Program Assistant State Coordinator Cara Lowrimore at the helm.

IPAWS: Latest, best technology for county

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald, along with the Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center staff and the Emergency Management Coordinator have partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to bring IPAWS technology to the county for emergency communications.
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