"Commissioners publicly dispel burn ban rumors " by: Jessica Shepard

   Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick reminded audience members that the county-wide burn ban was on during Commissioners Court Monday morning.  All commissioners were present for the meeting.  “I just wanted to remind everyone that the burn ban is still on,” he said.

"Weekend events kick off Thursday, Dec. 5" by: Jessica Shepard

   With Bay City and Tidehaven advancing in state football playoffs, you may be wondering where the holiday spirit in Matagorda County is this weekend.  Several events are featured this week ranging from pure seasonal entertainment to family fun and even something for adults to enjoy.

Lighted parade reset to Dec.12

   The City of Bay City Parks and Recreation, Police, and Public Works Departments have officially set 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 as the new date and time for the annual “Lighted Christmas Parade.”  The parade route, entry numbers, and staging area will remain unchanged.

Making Christmas holidays safe

    Who doesn’t love Christmas?   It is the celebration of Christ’s birth, and everyone is joyful and happy.   The spirit of giving is flooded throughout work and home.   Taking some simple steps to prevent a fire can keep the joy alive and prevent a disasterous outcome.

Nehls, Comer, Higgins Press GAO to assess compliance with law to protect shrimp industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY-01), and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA-03) are pressing the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine whether the U.S.

George Harrison nominated to Beef Council board

  George Harrison, representing Bay City; Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, was nominated as a first-term director to the Texas Beef Council (TBC) Board of Directors for fiscal year 2025, which officially began Oct. 1.

"Krauskopf updates county on aquatics center progress" by: Mike Reddell

   Wellness Matagorda County member Bruce Krauskopf briefly appeared before Commissioners Court to update members on the aquatics center project at the court’s meeting Monday, Nov. 25.