Bayridge Park closes for playground installation

Bayridge Park will be closed from March 21st – April 1st to install the new playground.      This new playground will include slides, climbing area and much more.      The park entrance is located at 1221 Bay Ridge Boulevard and is open to the public from dawn to dusk.

"Talent Show & Public Speaking winners chosen" by: Jessica Shepard

Families and friends filled the Van Vleck High School auditorium last Sunday to hear children of all ages perform in the annual Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association (MCFLA) Talent Show and Public Speaking contest.

"Council expands TIRZ 1 to include Valor Park" by: Mike Reddell

City Council amended the TIRZ 1 boundary to include a non-contiguous section around the former Bay City Junior High property for a new residential development at council’s regular meeting Feb. 22.

"Council indicates it wants to be involved in Texas Theater renovation plan" by: Mike Reddell

City Council showed interest in a private-public partnership to renovate the Texas Theater project at a workshop last week.

"County’s early vote represents 12% of total registered voters" by: Mike Reddell

Early voting in the March 1 party primaries amounted to about 12% of the Matagorda County total registered voters, data from County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz.    Voting in the primaries was underway Tuesday morning, March 1, at press time.

"TISD board approves HVAC, Markham Elementary parking lot bids" by: Jessica Shepard

After an hour in closed session, Tidehaven ISD trustees unanimously approved almost $467,000 in various construction bids during its regular meeting, Monday, Feb. 28.

"BCCDC approves four façade grants" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City Community Development Corporation board unanimously approved four façade grants during its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 28.    Three of the grants total $5,000 each and one is $2,467.

Bay City police investigate stabbing, shots fired in one Saturday

Officers were pulled across the city investigation a stabbing and shootings Saturday, Feb. 20.    Officers were dispatched to 1801 Palm Village in reference to a stabbing at 1 a.m. Feb. 20.