"Christmas events will be downtown this Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

Bay City Main Street Program Manager Tina Israel said she is excited for this year’s “Christmas Around the Square” from 5-9 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 21.

"Scotty Jones appointed as city manager" by: Mike Reddell & Jessica Shepard

City Council announced its decision to appoint interim city manager Scotty Jones as City Manager following an executive session that followed the Nov. 12 regular meeting.

"Registration for Holiday Food Drive will be Nov. 21" by: Jessica Shepard

Registration for the annual “Matagorda County Holiday Food Drive” opens this Thursday, Nov. 21.  Citizens can sign up from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Ave. H and 4th St. in Bay City.  There is a 1-box limit per household and ID is required for registration.

"City Council gives staff directions for TIRZ 5 boundaries" by: Mike Reddell

City Council members were given an overview of TIRZ 5 boundaries and possible new areas and gave staff input on development areas at council’s regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12.  TIRZ 5 covers a broad swath of Bay City with numerous non-contiguous areas.

Correcting line of information claiming Sargent Beach closed

We need your help in correcting a line of misinformation.  It seems the US Corps of Engineers released a press release that didn’t fully cover the situation along the Gulf Coast.  The press release dated Nov 5, 2024, claimed Sargent beach was closed.

"Tidehaven school board OKs $1,500 employee stipend" by: Jessica Shepard

Tidehaven ISD trustees unanimously approved a $1,500 retention stipend for all current employees on December’s payroll during their meeting Monday night.  All school board members were present.  “We are extremely blessed in our district,” said Tidehaven ISD Superintendent Dr. Patrick Talbert.

"‘Run & Roll with the Waves’ set Saturday" by: Jessica Shepard

Over 80 participants have registered in advance for Wellness Matagorda County’s “Run & Roll with the Waves” fundraiser set for this Saturday, Nov. 16.