Opinion

Museum dedication holds special surprise
Matagorda County Museum Association presented not one but two historic events to the community Thursday.
September 20, 2009

Cooperation needed to give superior coverage
There is one event in Matagorda County reporters at the Bay City Tribune consider both the easiest to cover and hardest to cover.
March 12, 2009

Judge, Sheriff pick poor time to refuse media
Two top Matagorda County officials made it harder for reporters to get information about powerful Hurricane Ike swirling in the gulf toward the Texas coast.
September 14, 2008

Vote yes in BCISD rollback election Nov. 6
There are solid reasons for BCISD voters to approve the district’s proposed $1.32 per $100 valuation tax rate election Tuesday, Nov. 6.
October 22, 2007

Texas Highways magazine a jump for tourism
Bay City and Matagorda County get some excellent coverage in the current Texas Highways magazine.
July 18, 2007

United Way donations give help to thousands
Each year, Matagorda County United Way gives you the chance to help thousands of local residents lead safer and healthier lives.
September 10, 2006

Town hall meeting well received
The turnout Thursday night for a town hall meeting appears to be a good indicator of its success and the possibility of more such gatherings.
July 23, 2006

New pound a fresh start
City and county residents can be proud of the Bay City-Matagorda County Animal Impound Facility which will begin taking in animals in the coming weeks.
June 18, 2006

Downtown Saturday offers fun, fellowship
There always are different ways to spend Saturdays off.
May 17, 2006

Information no longer routine from BC police
A routine request for information stands as the standard treatment the Tribune can expect from the Bay City Police Department nowadays.
May 03, 2006

Gieger kudos should get local attention
Some time back, I wrote that I was dismayed at some on the MCEDC board who were demanding more from Geiger and Associates.
April 19, 2006

Portable sign grabs attention
I like the idea of Bay City police setting up portable radar signs to alert drivers on how fast they’re going.
March 19, 2006

Airport gets attention
There seemed to be some fault-finding at Bay City council’s meeting last week in a discussion about the airport.
March 15, 2006

Reform a term for avoiding school spending
Gov. Rick Perry’s latest press release on education in Texas is a masterpiece of doubletalk and deception.
March 15, 2006