"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.

"Community, WCJC celebrate construction trades" by: Mike Reddell

Wharton County Junior College’s plans for construction trades training was highlighted in a ribbon cutting before an estimated 85 people last week at WCJC’s Bay City Campus.  County Judge Bobby Seiferman said “it’s an honor be here.”

"Jones-Jackson Cemetery now a Historic Texas Cemetery" by: Mike Reddell

Jones-Jackson Cemetery in northern Matagorda County was designated as a Historic Texas Cemetery in 2021 through the efforts of the Jones/Jackson family.

"Main Street board OKs 2 façade grant applications" by: Jessica Shepard

The Bay City Main Street Program board unanimously approved two façade grants during its monthly meeting last week.  Edward Jones’ John Dickerson was approved for $4,736 to replace 10 single-pane windows with double panes and replace any corresponding wood damage.

"Cornman questions Bold Fox Development’s TIRZ #2 progress" by: Jessica Shepard

Tax Increment Re-Investment Zone (TIRZ) #1-4 board members received updated project statuses and annual reports during a meeting Thursday, Feb. 13.