1 dies in house fire in Matagorda; firefighters battle blaze for 4 hours

One person died in a Matagorda house fire that firefighters from several departments battled for about four hours Thursday, Feb. 20.

"Stone highlights Maya Angelou in annual Black History exhibit" by: Jessica Shepard

   Time’s running out to catch Donnye Stone’s annual Black History exhibit in the Matagorda County Museum lobby. Museum operating hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4 p.m. and it is located at 2100 Ave. F in Bay City.

LCRA may limit customers to once-a-week outdoor watering beginning in March

   AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority likely will move to Stage 2 of its drought response in early March, which would require all LCRA firm water customers to increase water saving measures and limit outdoor watering to no more than once a week.

"Council puts 3 charter changes on May 3 ballot" by: Jessica Shepard

   City council unanimously approved putting three proposed charter changes on the upcoming May 3 ballot during their meeting last week.  All council members were present at the Feb. 12 meeting.

"Port OKs adding $5k to MCEDC for marketing" by: Mike Reddell

   The Port of Bay City Authority approved a new contract with Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation at the port’s board meeting Feb. 13 meeting.  The revised, five-year, $55,000 annual pact, includes an added $5,000 for marketing, explained MCEDC Executive Director Mike Ferdinand.