"Commissioners Court votes to raise salaries for sheriff’s deputies" by: Mike Reddell

   Commissioners Court approved a $410 salary bump per employee per bi-weekly pay period for Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department employees at the court’s regular meeting Monday, April 14.

"Early voting in 4 jurisdictions begins April 22" by: Mike Reddell

   Voters in four Matagorda County jurisdictions will go to polls May 3 to vote on school trustees and city council members.  Early voting in the four elections begins Tuesday, April 22.

"Easter weekend features variety of events to see" by: Jessica Shepard

   If you’re looking to catch the Easter Bunny out and about this weekend there are a handful of county events you can check out.  Bay City Parks and Recreation Department has its annual “Easter Egg-Stravaganza” on Friday, April 18.  The event will be from 12-3 p.m. at LeTulle Park, 1135 TX 35.

"City OKs Hilliard Pool contract with YMCA" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council approved an agreement with YMCA of the Golden Crescent to operate Hilliard Pool from May 1 to Sept. 30, at council’s regular meeting April 8.  YMCA currently manages 16th Street pool and is projected to manage the proposed aquatic center when it is built, city officials said.

"Port Authority OKs letter of support for bay foundation" by: Mike Reddell

   The Port of Bay City Authority approved a letter of support for the Matagorda Bay Foundation’s East Matagorda Bay Wetland Restoration and Flood Risk Resilience Study at the board’s meeting last week.  The letter will go to Ms.

"Midcoast Education & Industry Alliance aims for collaboration" by: Jessica Shepard

   Workforce Solutions Executive Director Juliet Stipeche informed several county stakeholders and employers about the company’s 5-year strategic plan last week.

"City approves bid on water system projects" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council followed staff and Mayor Robert Nelson’s recommendation to approve the lower of two bids on two water system projects totaling $9.45 million at a council workshop last week.  The projects include a $6.