Greg Baker named new county agent

Greg Baker - a fifth generation cattle rancher in Matagorda County – is the new County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources for Matagorda County.    Baker replaces outgoing County Agent Aaron Sumrall, who earlier announced he is going into private business.

"Redistricting maps give county new representatives" by: Mike Reddell

The Texas Legislature’s 2021 current redistricting maps put Matagorda County in new state representative, state senate and congressional districts.

"Weekend offers wide variety of things to see, do" by: Jessica Shepard

Saturday is jam-packed with events this weekend.    There’s something for everyone including annual fundraisers and the Household Hazardous Waste collection day.    The annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection day is from 8 a.m. - noon Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.

Commissioners Court proclaims Oct. 3-9 as National 4-H Week

"TxDOT to build roundabout" by: Jessica Shepard

TxDOT will build a $4.5 million roundabout at the intersection of Texas 60 and FM 2668.    A roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers travel counterclockwise around a center island.    The roundabout will feature single lane approaches from all four sides of the intersection.

"To get new Texas political maps, racial representation takes back seat" By Ross Ramsey Texas Tribune

Analysis:      Republican lawmakers in Texas are trying to make the most of their majority, drawing new political maps to preserve their political dynasty. The maps they’ve proposed would do that, but don’t represent the state’s population.

Bay City Finance Department recognized

"Israel puts members to work at 1st Main Street meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

Main Street Manager Tina Israel put her board members to work at her inaugural meeting, Sept. 23.     “We’re going to spend half of this meeting with a strategic planning session and then I’ll update you on what we’ve got going on for the rest of the year,” said Israel.