News Staff Matagorda Regional Medical Center reported minimal issues during Hurricane Beryl, with no known deaths, according to a spokesperson. The hospital maintained power throughout, thanks to generators. Staff and patients stayed safe inside. However, other Southeast Texas areas, including Harris, Montgomery, and Galveston counties, experienced fatalities, with nine reported. In Harris County, falling trees killed two … Read more
Several organizations, including the American Red Cross and H-E-B Grocery, helped set up a temporary shelter at the Bay City Civic Center, Bay City officials reported. The shelter opened Wednesday afternoon, offering food, water, cots, sleeping bags, and air conditioning to those affected by Hurricane Beryl.Some residents were moved from the Bay City Service Center … Read more
Bay City officials reported fewer calls for service over Fourth of July compared to previous years. However, Sargent Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Napoleon noted several small grass fires caused by fireworks, which were quickly extinguished without damage. Bay City Police and Fire Marshal’s Office responded to 32 fireworks-related calls, significantly down from previous years.
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church is refurbishing its historic organ, which dates back to 1920. The organ is currently being restored in Atascocita. Church Organist Jakeb Silva and member David Shield highlight the importance of this project for enhancing worship. The organ shares its history with a similar one in an Episcopal church in Atascocita. The … Read more
Bay City Police Chief Christella Rodriguez urges the community to unite against rising gun violence. The Bay City Police Department is committed to tackling this issue and ensuring safety. Followingthe U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on gun violence as a public health crisis, local officers are seizing illegal firearms and arresting suspects. Residents are encouraged to … Read more
The City of El Campo is dedicated to resident safety and well-being. Following recent events, the Inspections Department will visit homes and businesses to provide crucial disaster recovery information. Inspectors, identifiable by City of El Campo vehicles, will offer resources, safety guidance, and answer recovery questions. The city asks for cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety … Read more
Bay City Parks & Recreation wants to thank the Parks Crew, Streets and Bridge, Utilities, and Edna Public Works for clearing trees and limbs at Le Tulle Park after Hurricane Beryl. Le Tulle Park and Amistad Splash Pad will reopen today. Enjoy the outdoors in Bay City,
Matagorda County, Bay City, and Palacios are working on restoring power after recent outages. Residents are advised to drive carefully due to intersections without power. Power restoration is expected by 5 p.m. on Thursday for Bay City and Palacios/Blessing areas. Crews are assessing the damage and working continuously to restore electricity.
The Museum of the Coastal Bend at Victoria College will open a new exhibit in October on the early days of Texas ranching. Titled “Where Texas Ranching Began,” it will be unveiled in four parts over the next year and a half. The exhibit will feature artifacts from the 1720s to the early 1900s, including … Read more
Boling residents attending the BISD board meeting tonight will hear about the $40.5 million bond passed in May, which raises property taxes by $478 annually for a $200,000 home. The agenda includes a public hearing on the bond, the BISD calendar, professional development plans, and student handbooks. The board will also discuss the budget meeting … Read more