"Main Street board gets event updates, state training" by: Jessica Shepard

Main Street Manager Tina Israel reminded her board about upcoming events at their meeting last week.  Board members Henry Perez, Carol Ann Huitt, Matthew Morales and Karen Stephens were the only ones present out of the nine-person board.

"Kharrl sees STP as resource for people" by: Mike Reddell

STP Media Day Dec. 2 featured remarks from Chuck Kharrl the President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO) of STP Nuclear Operating Company.  Kharrl said he sees STP as a “resource for people.”

Campos urges caution after lifting burn ban

Amanda Campos, Matagorda County Emergency Management Coordinator, has officially lifted the county-wide Burn Ban effective immediately.   Residents are now permitted to resume outdoor burning in accordance with all state and local regulations.

"CAST announces 2026 production season starting in January" by: Jessica Shepard

Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) announced its 2026 production season last week.  A total of eight different showcases range from musicals to comedies and mysteries to local original works.

"From Bags to Reefs: Oyster gardeners grow a healthier bay" By Amy Nowlin

This year, the Mid-Coast Texas Master Naturalist (MCTMN) Oyster Gardening Pilot Project marked not only a milestone in coastal conservation - it marked the beginning of a personal journey.   Embarking on this project has been incredibly rewarding.

"County agents give reports to commissioners" by: Mike Reddell

Matagorda County AgriLife Extension Agents made their annual county interpretations to Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 1.  Greg Baker, County Extension Agent (CEA) for Agriculture and Natural Resources, said he tries to address all of the needs of Matagorda County citizens.

"Countywide ISD FIRST financial ratings issued" by: Jessica Shepard

Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the 2024-2025 FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) ratings for Texas public schools recently.

"City Animal Control Update Session Dec. 16" by: Jessica Shepard

The City has scheduled an “Animal Control Ordinance Update Public Input Session” for Tuesday, Dec. 16.