"Bay City, Palacios sales tax rebates up for March" by: Mike Reddell

March sales tax rebates for Texas totaled $685,230,194, up 10.11% from March 2024, the Texas Comptroller’s Office reported.   The state’s total payments year to date were $2,318,556,125, up 6.22% from the same period last year.

"Matagorda County residents had agenda for Austin" by: Mike Reddell

Matagorda County Day in Austin participants had a full agenda of activities during their visit to the capitol March 17-18.

"VVISD trustees approve new financial auditing company" by: Jessica Shepard

Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved a contract with Waco-based Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP (PBH) for financial auditing services for the district at their meeting Monday.

"Estlinbaum: Mats working as intended on Matagorda Beach" by: Mike Reddell

New mats for Matagorda Beach entrance traffic are working as they were intended, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum told the Commissioners Court Monday, March 17.  Estlinbaum said the mats were installed at the entrance of Matagorda Beach in time for both Spring Break weekends.

"Russell: Daytime population reaches 82K" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City’s daytime population has increased from 49,000 to 82,000 in just seven years.  Daytime population or “Commuter-Adjusted Population” (CAP) is defined as “the number of people in a particular area during normal business hours.”

"Port Authority sees progress on Caney dredging" by: Mike Reddell

Progress on the dredging of Caney Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway comes down to coordinating schedules with agencies and contractors Port of Bay Authority commissioners were told at the March 4 meeting.

"King Van Estate Cemetery dedicated" by: Mike Reddell

Approximately 25 people attended the Dedication Ceremony for King Van Estate Cemetery Saturday, March 15.

"Main Street board OKs façade grant" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City Main Street Program’s board members unanimously approved a $690 façade grant for God’s Creations Photography at its regular monthly meeting last week.