Matagorda County narrowly missed the path of Tropical Storm Francine, now set to hit Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane. However, local officials warn that coastal areas like Matagorda, Sargent, and Palacios should brace for high tides. A voluntary evacuation was ordered due to potential storm surge and strong winds. County Judge Bobby Seiferman emphasized … Read more
El Campo City Council rejected a proposed tax increase in a 4-2 vote. Now, city staff has 19 days to find $220,000 in budget cuts from the approved $28.3 million budget. The council plans to meet again soon to discuss where the cuts will come from. Staff had suggested a tax hike to fund emergency … Read more
The Edna City Council moved forward with its new budget and tax rate, holding public hearings for a proposed $7.5 million budget and a $0.2271 tax rate. Despite no public input, the council completed the first reading of both ordinances, with the final vote set for Sept. 19. The budget includes pay raises, police staffing, … Read more
In Bay City, a memorial ceremony was held Wednesday to honor the 2,977 victims of the 9/11 attacks. Local police, firefighters, officials, and veterans gathered at First Presbyterian Church to ring the bell 2,977 times, starting at 7:46 a.m. The event continued rain or shine, with a canopy, coffee, and donuts provided. Later, local first … Read more
Bay City’s Crisis Center received a $10,000 grant from the Astros Foundation and Chick-fil-A’s Bases Loaded campaign. The grant, awarded at a Houston Astros game, was a result of Chick-fil-A Bay City’s strong partnership with the center since opening last November. Owner Nick Burnside advocated for the Crisis Center, praising its positive impact on the … Read more
The Inez Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fundraiser on September 28th from 4 p.m. to midnight at the Inez Community Center. Events include a cake walk, silent and live auctions, and a dance with music by Tainted Heart Band. Chicken fried steak dinners will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Donations … Read more
A fatal crash occurred last Friday night on U.S. 59 near Hungerford. A 73-year-old Victoria man was killed, and his 36-year-old relative from Houston was critically injured while working on their semi-truck on the highway’s shoulder. A passing box truck struck the broken-down truck, causing the crash. Investigators believe poor lighting on the semi contributed … Read more
El Campo is preparing for future growth with a city council-appointed committee set to update its comprehensive plan. The plan, last updated in 2017, focuses on development, quality of life, and capital improvements. The city received a $300,000 grant to fund the 18-month project, expected to finish by Fall ’25. Mayor Eugene Bustamante will represent … Read more
Ashley Furniture will open its newest store in Bay City on Sept. 26 at 4:30 p.m. The 25,000 sq. ft. showroom will feature promotions like hourly giveaways and shopping sprees, running through Oct. 26. Owners Ben and Paige Streiff, part of the family-owned Stimson & Sons, expressed excitement about joining the growing Bay City community. … Read more
Bay City will commemorate the victims of the September 11th, ’01, terror attacks on today. Local police, firefighters, city officials, and veterans will gather at First Presbyterian Church for a bell-ringing ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Pastor Charley Shurtz will lead the event, ringing the bell 2,977 times to honor each life lost. Despite potential rain, … Read more