‘Taste of Palacios Seafood Festival’ celebrates coastal flavor, community spirit

   The Palacios Beautification Committee announced the return of the Taste of Palacios Seafood Festival, from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Main and 4th Street in downtown Palacios.

"17 statewide propositions will be on Nov. 4 ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know"

   A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.  On Nov.

"Main Street increases façade grants to $10K" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Main Street board members unanimously approved increasing the façade grant program award amount up to $10,000 during their meeting last week.  Matthew Morales, Kaci Waller, and Alice Lowery were the only members absent from the Oct. 1 meeting.

"Commissioners hold workshop for HOT Tax" by: Jessica Shepard

   County Judge Bobby Seiferman told commissioners that more local Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT tax) “research” was needed before moving forward at a commissioner’s court workshop last week.   Precinct 3 Commissioner Troy Shimek was the only one absent for the Monday, Sept. 29 workshop.

"BCCDC approves 16th Street Pool heater" by: Jessica Shepard

   City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved purchasing a new pool heater for the 16th Street Pool during their special-called meeting last week.   Jim Frankson was the only member absent on Friday, Sept. 26.

Bay City Library implements non-resident account fees

   Bay City Public Library has implemented a new fee for non-resident library accounts following the City Council’s approval of the updated fee ordinance on September 23.   The change officially took effect on October 1.

STP’s Unit 2 scheduled refueling outage begins

   STP’s Unit 2 began its 24th scheduled refueling and maintenance outage on Friday, Oct. 3, when the unit was safely taken offline to conduct work.

"County awards Blessing water plant contract" by: Mike Reddell

   Commissioners Court awarded a $770,795 General Land Office construction contract for the Blessing water plant project at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Sept. 29.  The low bid was awarded to Edna-based Mercer Construction Company, as recommended by Lynn Engineering.