Matagorda County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fairgrounds. Residents can drop off items like antifreeze, oil, pesticides, and paint. Baycel FCU will also offer paper shredding services. However, business waste, explosives, TVs, and compressed gas cylinders won’t be accepted. This event helps locals … Read more
Matagorda County commissioners rejected a proposed solar farm tax incentive in a close 3-2 vote. The project would have brought in $1.6 million over five years on unused land, but concerns about property values and limited job creation swayed the vote. Supporters, including local firefighters, pushed for the benefits to fire departments and schools, while … Read more
The Bay City Police Department recently celebrated several promotions and welcomed a new police chaplain. Detective Stephen Lunsford was promoted to Lieutenant in Support Services, while Corporal Robert Pierce became a Sergeant in the Criminal Investigations Division. Detective Richard Morales was promoted to Corporal in the same division. Chief Christella Rodriguez also swore in James … Read more
Last Wednesday, Victoria EMS responded to a welfare check at Crossroads Apartments on East Guadalupe Street. Jerry Ramos, 49, was found in cardiac arrest, and paramedics had to break down the door to reach him. Ramos was transported to the hospital, but he later died. His body was sent for an autopsy to determine the … Read more
The Bay City Lions Club is bringing major excitement to Matagorda County with their revamped Rice Festival, starting October 17th, packed with new attractions for all ages. This year’s highlights include family-friendly wrestling, motorbike shows, a casino night, and a gun show, alongside beloved events like the queen’s pageant, parade, and carnival. Festival organizers hope … Read more
Bay City’s Pilot Club will hold its 13th annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser on October 12 at the Bay City Civic Center. Local personalities will compete to earn the most tips, with top earners winning prize plaques. Proceeds support the club’s initiatives, including puppet shows promoting child safety, ice cream socials at a local care unit, … Read more
The Crisis Center in Bay City, TX is hosting a one-mile walk on Thursday, October 24th, to raise awareness for domestic violence. The event will begin at 11:30 AM, with the walk starting at noon from the Crisis Center at 3010 6th St. and ending at the Matagorda County Courthouse. Participants will observe a moment … Read more
A man was arrested Thursday in connection to the fatal shooting of Ernest Ray David, 54, in Pledger. Robert Gray Jr., 34, from Freeport, was taken into custody outside an apartment complex in Clute. He faces a murder charge after deputies found David shot on his porch. Texas DPS, Rangers, and local deputies made the … Read more
A Bay City church is shutting down its childcare center after a tragic ’22 incident where an infant died, leading to an insurance drop. First Baptist Church Pastor Mike Zimmerman confirmed that the daycare, which cared for 85 children, can no longer afford liability insurance after the lawsuit over the infant’s death. Families now have … Read more
Wharton County is facing rising wildfire risks due to persistent drought, with only 0.86 inches of rain in El Campo and 1.28 inches in Wharton over the last month. High pressure over Texas is keeping tropical storms away but preventing needed rain. There’s just a 3% chance of showers today, far short of the five … Read more