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Woman arrested after tractor stolen at gunpoint

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Bay City Police Officer Glen Davis saw an orange tractor driving in the 2900 Block of FM 3156 in Bay City around 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2.   Davis had reason to believe the tractor may have been stolen, reports show.
Courtesy photo As the county continues to navigate cybersecurity challenges, County Judge Bobby Seiferman shared this photo late last week showing “the exceptional teamwork exhibited by our county employees in helping one another.” On Monday morning, all county offices reopened with limited services, and “our team has been working diligently around the clock to rapidly restore the county's operations,” the judge said.

Courtesy photo As the county continues to navigate cybersecurity challenges, County Judge Bobby Seiferman shared this photo late last week showing “the exceptional teamwork exhibited by our county employees in helping one another.” On Monday morning, all county offices reopened with limited services, and “our team has been working diligently around the clock to rapidly restore the county's operations,” the judge said.

Overcoming cybersecurity malware attack: County announces progress, next steps

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Matagorda County is pleased to announce significant progress in recovering from the recent cybersecurity malware attack that impacted county systems.

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"County works on tax collection in wake of cyber breach" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Paying county taxes in the wake of Matagorda County’s recent ransomware attack was the main topic at Commissioners Court’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 3.  County Judge Bobby Seiferman began the session focused on the tax situation and asked Tax Assessor-Collector Becky Cook to update the court.

Trump delays tariffs on Mexico for one month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
WASHINGTON — Presidents Donald Trump and Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico will delay tariffs on each other’s countries for one month in exchange for added military personnel on the U.S.-Mexico border, the two heads of state announced on social media Monday.
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