News

County mirrors statewide vote results
Matagorda County turned out 5,150 voters in Tuesdays primary election.
March 08, 2010

Franksons cattle producers of year
The 66th Annual Matagorda County Fair Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off its first night performance with special pre-rodeo activities.
March 08, 2010

Special day for students at fair
Students from all over Matagorda County came out to the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Friday, March 5.
March 08, 2010

Softball field opens March 9
After inclement weather and delays, Bay Citys new high school softball facility is finally complete.
March 08, 2010

Duncan to run for mayor
Dora Rollins Duncan announced her candidacy for the office of Mayor of Bay City.
March 08, 2010

DA asks for higher salary for prosecutor
District Attorney Steven Reis presented an emergency budget amendment request to offer a higher salary to attract an experienced felony prosecutor to his staff.
March 03, 2010

NRC commissioner speaks on leadership at STP
Commissioner Kristine Svinicki, of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), delivered the keynote address at STP's 2010 Leadership Conference.
March 03, 2010

Runoff for Prct. 2 commissioner race
Kent Pollard and James Mitchell are the last men standing and will face off in an April runoff election.
March 02, 2010

Hopefuls answer questions
Answers given by candidates are placed within each category in the order they were received. All candidates were contacted and invited to participate.
March 01, 2010

LCRA seeks input on water plan
Concerned Matagorda County farmers and public officials were among the 30 people who attended LCRA's community conversation on the Water Supply Resource Plan.
March 01, 2010

Jetty work a marvel of machines, computers
Heavy equipment moving earth and granite blocks is under way.
March 01, 2010

Woodson helps others find joy in barbecue
With directions scribbled on a reporter's notepad, we went to the home of Precinct 4 Commissioner David Joe "Woody" Woodson on Monday, Feb. 22.
March 01, 2010

Burglars hit 2nd Methodist church
Burglars stole less than $500 and damaged the inside of The Sunshine and Rainbows Preschool at First United Methodist Church of Bay City.
March 01, 2010

BCCDC director reviews census process
The 2010 census was the topic of a presentation given to Matagorda County Commissioners from D.C. Dunham.
March 01, 2010

Train impact kills man
A Palacios man was killed around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, when he stood in front of an oncoming train near Blessing.
February 25, 2010