Junior High receives threat

   Bay City Junior High School received a phone call of a bomb threat to the campus around 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.  “The campus immediately evacuated to an alternative site, and our students and staff are indoors during the current inclement weather,” reads Bay City ISD’s Facebook page.

"WCJC Foundation welcomes new leadership"

   The Wharton County Junior College Foundation recently announced Gary Gillen as the new President of its Board of Directors, with Bruce Krauskopf stepping into the role of Vice President.  Their leadership will guide the Foundation’s continued efforts to support WCJC students and programs.

Matagorda County fire calls through late October

  Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:  On Sept. 30, at 2:25 p.m., responded to an oil spill at Hwy 60 and FM 2668.  On Sept. 30, at 5:49 p.m., to a gas leak at the 3100 block of JP Davis.  On October 4, at 2:05 p.m. responded to a grass fire at the 3000 block of Avenue F.  On October 4, at 5:15 p.