Communities

Relay raises $87,000 for cancer research
Hundreds of Matagorda residents spent Friday night walking laps around a track at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds raising funds for the American Cancer Society.
May 14, 2008 - Bay City

Rumor tightens security at VVISD
Reports of a hit list and gun threat circulated among high school students at Van Vleck High School Thursday night.
April 14, 2008 - Van Vleck

Artificial reef possible for county
Matagorda County is a few steps closer to potentially being one of the first sites for TPWD's Near Shore Artificial Reef Program.
May 12, 2008 - Matagorda County

Jewell Pct. 3 constable democratic candidate
After only 235 total votes cast in the Democratic primary runoff election, Pat Jewell received the final nod as democratic candidate for Pct. 3 Constable.
April 14, 2008 - Palacios

Blessing Hotel celebrates 100 years
Memories and histories of Blessing Hotel were a big part of the 100th anniversary ceremony for the historic structure Saturday, Dec. 2.
December 05, 2007 - Blessing

Midfield Cemetery marker dedication Sunday
An official Texas historical marker and medallion for Midfield Cemetery will be dedicated and unveiled at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Midfield Cemetery.
October 11, 2006 - Midfield

County gets grant for Sargent beach
Matagorda County was awarded a $150,000 grant to begin engineering studies to restore sand to Sargent Beach.
November 12, 2007 - Sargent

Man dies in FM 457 accident
A Bay City man was killed after being ejected from the pickup truck he was driving near Cedar Lane Saturday.
August 16, 2006 - Cedar Lane

STP makes changs in organization
STP Nuclear Operating Company announced that it will make organizational changes to prepare for its expansion to four reactors from its current two units.
May 03, 2008 - Wadsworth

Gas storage company pledges community support
Industry leaders and supporters came together Thursday night to help Johanna Hansen further along with her college education.
July 30, 2007 - Markham

Car wreck claims life of 17-year-old
James Price, a 17-year-old Midfield resident, was killed in a one-car accident Monday, June 18.
June 25, 2007 - El Maton