The Bay City Tribune

08/23/2025

After years of waiting, rescheduled hearings, and frustrated families, the capital murder trial of Fernando Colin Acosta Jr. is finally set to begin Sept. 8 in Matagorda County.

MATAGORDA COUNTY — After years of waiting, rescheduled hearings, and frustrated families, the capital murder trial of Fernando Colin Acosta Jr. is finally set to begin Sept. 8 in Matagorda

08/22/2025

“Your local Realtor, Derek Nemec, is offering value to his clients!

Sponsored by Your Realtor, Derek Nemec, Bay City Realty”

08/22/2025

BAY CITY — City officials are pushing back against what they describe as a wave of misinformation circulating on social media, releasing a detailed statement this week intended to address false claims and clarify City finances, contracts, and operations.

BAY CITY — City officials are pushing back against what they describe as a wave of misinformation circulating on social media, releasing a detailed statement this week intended to address

08/22/2025

In the heart of Matagorda stands one of Texas’s oldest Masonic lodges, a fraternal order whose history intertwines with both the Republic of Texas and the growth of its coastal communities.

Editors Note: This is the 29th piece of a recurring series where the Tribune explores little known historical gems within Matagorda County.

08/22/2025

Bay City couple Kristen and Todd Hart surprised families at the Brazoria Library with a few furry friends just in time for storytime.

BRAZORIA — Bay City couple Kristen and Todd Hart surprised families at the Brazoria Library with a few furry friends just in time for storytime.

08/17/2025

At this Tuesday’s meeting, Bay City Council took a significant step toward emergency readiness by approving contracts for disaster debris clearance and removal under RFP No. 25-0001. The initiative, issued jointly with Matagorda County and the City of Palacios, was designed to establish FEMA-compliant, coordinated support across the region.

BAY CITY — At this Tuesday’s meeting, Bay City Council took a significant step toward emergency readiness by approving contracts for disaster debris clearance and removal under RFP No. 25-0001.

08/15/2025

With the 2025–2026 school year now underway, the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers, parents, and students to be extra cautious around schools, buses, and pedestrian areas. Sheriff Rick DeLeon issued a public safety message urging motorists to slow down, remain alert, and follow all traffic laws to keep students safe.

BAY CITY — With the 2025–2026 school year now underway, the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers, parents, and students to be extra cautious around schools, buses, and pedestrian

08/15/2025

Diabetes remains a serious health concern in Matagorda County, ranking as the seventh leading cause of death locally. The county’s prevalence rate sits at 12.5 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

BAY CITY — Diabetes remains a serious health concern in Matagorda County, ranking as the seventh leading cause of death locally. The county’s prevalence rate sits at 12.5 percent —

08/12/2025

A juvenile was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following a shooting in the 2100 block of Sago Street, according to the Bay City Police Department.

BAY CITY — A juvenile was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following a shooting in the 2100 block of Sago Street, according to the Bay City Police Department.

08/12/2025

Four individuals were arrested early Wednesday morning following a shooting incident reported in the 4800 block of Avenue F.

BAY CITY — Four individuals were arrested early Wednesday morning, August 6, 2025, following a shooting incident reported in the 4800 block of Avenue F.

08/07/2025

There have been concerns raised across the U.S. about how ICE is taking people into custody. Most alarming to the public is the fact that the ICE officers often wear masks, drive in unmarked cars, and do not have visible badges or other forms of ID.

There have been concerns raised across the U.S. about how ICE is taking people into custody. Most alarming to the public is the fact that the ICE officers often wear

08/06/2025

With Texas Democrat officials fleeing the state to pause the GOP redistricting effort, we take a look back at the root of the district debate in the state.

Editors Note: This is the 25th piece of a recurring series where the Tribune explores little known historical gems within Matagorda County.