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‘Construction can’t continue’: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry

News Staff

Thursday, January 1, 2026

More than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.

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"BCCDC two steps closer to aquatics center construction" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved two items related to the future Matagorda Regional Aquatics & Recreation Center project during their meeting Friday morning.

Corps, County, Port, GLO award major river dredging

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

A major federal contract award has been announced for Navigation and Coastal Protection that will dredge the mouth of the Colorado River and deliver sand from that dredging to Sargent Beach for its breakwater project.

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"City passes CO for water improvements" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

City Council approved certificates of obligation (CO) as part of funding improvements to the city's water system at council's special called meeting Dec. 16. City Manager Scotty Jones said the CO issue was the last of the series of COs for the water and sewer system improvements.

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"EAC Christmas luncheon serves 170 seniors" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

Economic Action Committee of the Gulf Coast's annual Christmas Senior Citizens Luncheon served approximately 170 people Dec. 17 at the VFW Post 2438. "We've been doing this for 20 years," EAC Director Kristie Pustejovsky, pointing out the meal is for any senior citizen over 60 years old.

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"City Animal Ordinance input session" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Roughly 40 residents attended Bay City’s “Animal Ordinance Input Session” last week.

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"Hewitt, Reddell honored at annual MCEDC banquet" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) awarded Mike Reddell the George Holst Award while Clint Hewitt received the Claude “Tiger” Lane Community Spirit Award at its annual meeting Wednesday, Dec. 17. MCEDC Board Secretary Mitch Thames, presented the Tiger Lane award to Hewitt.

2025 Christmas closings

News Staff

Thursday, December 25, 2025

This year Christmas Eve falls on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Christmas Day is Thursday, Dec. 25. The United States Postal Service, banks, and other federal offices will only be closed on Christmas Day. Regular Post Office hours and mail delivery will resume on Friday, Dec. 26.

With ACA subsidies set to expire, Texas Republicans in Congress remain hazy about path forward

News Staff

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Texas’ entire House GOP delegation voted this week for a health care package that lets the tax credits lapse. They will be forced to vote on a three-year extension of the subsidies in January.

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"VVISD begins new Athletic Director search" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Shannon Permenter’s resignation at their meeting last week. All board members were present at the Dec. 15 special-called meeting.

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