"Early voting under way for May 3 elections" by: Mike Reddell

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

"April’s last weekend full of events" by: Jessica Shepard

This weekend has plenty of events for everyone to enjoy.  There’s something for everyone at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center’s “Arbor Day Food Truck Festival” from 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the center, 1025 TX 35.  Tickets are $5 in advance at Green Bros. Jewelers or $7 at the gate.

"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.