Texana Learning Center in El Campo has shut down a group home serving four residents due to funding cuts by the Texas Legislature. The state’s decision not to fund pay raises for community centers has forced Texana to consolidate services. The center, which helps people with developmental disabilities, is seeking grants to cover staff pay, … Read more
In Victoria, a K9 officer helped uncover a massive drug bust during a traffic stop on Highway 77. The dog alerted authorities to narcotics in a tractor trailer, leading officers to search the vehicle. Using heavy equipment, they discovered 100 bundles of cocaine, weighing around 110 kilograms, hidden in a secret compartment. The Victoria County … Read more
Matagorda County has issued an immediate burn ban as of Tuesday, due to high drought conditions, with KBDI levels over 500. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning to prevent potential wildfires. Local authorities will continue to monitor conditions, and the ban will remain in place until further notice. Residents are urged to follow the rules … Read more
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