50 kilos of suspected cocaine wash up on Matagorda Co. beaches just days apart
The sheriff's office is warning the public not to pick up suspicious packages after several kilos of suspected cocaine washed up on two Matagorda County beaches in less than a week.
Harris, Fort Bend, other counties must close bars, rollback business capacity
Harris, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Waller and other counties have crossed the state's COVID-19 hospitalization threshold triggering rollbacks on the state's reopenings. Bars will close and business capacities will decrease.
Bay City ISD reviews tablet settings after complaints of sexual icons on app
Bay City ISD says they are reviewing settings on their tablets after getting complaints about images and words pertaining to sexual content found in an application on the devices.
After four near-drownings, Matagorda Co. officials warning about dangerous riptides
Officials said with the weather conditions after Hurricane Laura, it’s predicted that the riptides will be even worse than other weekends.
Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.
THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.
Matagorda Co. issues mandatory shelter in place
The mandatory shelter in place will take effect on April 2 at 2:15 p.m. and will extend until further notice in Matagorda County.
Matagorda County reports second COVID-19 related death
According to the Matagorda County Health Department, the man in his 70s passed away at Matagorda Regional Medical Center with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
COMPLETE LIST of cancellations and closures due to coronavirus outbreak
Many events are canceled, and clinics and schools are closing. You can find the full list here.
Texas’ first COVID-19 death was 97-year-old World War II veteran
Before his death, a coronavirus test was administered, and on Monday—a day after his death—it came back positive for COVID-19, according to a press release from the Matagorda County Hospital District.
Houston area's first COVID-19 death
Eddie Roberts, 97, of Bay City was a World War Two veteran of the US Army when he died Sunday.
Matagorda County reports 1st COVID-19 death in Houston area
Matagorda County has confirmed the first COVID-19 case in the Houston Metro area. Officials say the patient who passed away was a man in his 90s.
First COVID-19 presumptive positive case confirmed in Matagorda County
Matagorda County's first COVID-19 presumptive positive patient is a woman in her 60s who was hospitalized due to complications caused by pneumonia. The woman's test has been sent to the CDC for verification.
Bay City mother arrested after 7-year-old child found dead
Lauren Kay Dean was arrested after her bed-ridden child was found dead on Jan. 31 in Bay City.
Windy, cold morning for Houston area ahead of Freeze Warning tonight
A Freeze Warning goes into effect Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for several counties.
Imelda takes its toll on Matagorda County
Parts of Matagorda County are bracing for potentially more rainfall after they were one of the worst areas hit by Tropical Storm Imelda.
Imelda takes its toll on Matagorda County
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