"City posts Communications Manager job opening Jan. 31" by: Jessica Shepard

   The City of Bay City posted its “Communications Manager” job opening Friday, Jan. 31 as a follow-up to city council’s communication assessment workshop.  Applicants for the full-time position are looking at an annual salary range from $56,305-$76,169.

"Drainage study maps head to state" by: Mike Reddell

   Matagorda County now has drainage projects that will be submitted as part of the state drainage plan.

"Council picks public safety construction manager" by: Jessica Shepard

   City council unanimously approved Weaver & Jacobs as the public safety center construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) during its meeting last week.  All council members were present for the Jan. 28 meeting.

"City Attorney presents Charter recommendations" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council postponed taking action on proposed city charter propositions for the city May 3 municipal election at council’s regular meeting Jan. 28.

"Padron talks collaboration between Palacios Medical Center, MRMC" by: Jessica Shepard

   Palacios Community Medical Center (PCMC) Administrator Huyen Jessica Padron spoke to Matagorda Regional Medical Center’s (MRMC) board of managers at their monthly meeting last week.  “I want to be frank and lay everything out on the table,” she said.

"Davis tells WITI audience to embrace challenges" by: Jessica Shepard

   Over 120 attendees heard from Matagorda Outfitters co-owner Kali Davis share her outlook on balancing her professional career and personal life during the Women In Touch Initiative’s (WITI) first “Women in Leadership Luncheon” of the year last week.  Davis is a Paylocity Director of Sales.

"Matagorda CBC finds 2 new bird species" by: Jessica Shepard

   Have you ever seen a scarlet tanager or yellow-billed cuckoo?  Both of those bird species are officially new to the 32nd annual Matagorda County Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for 2024.