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09/19/2026

MATAGORDA CTY THIS IS WHAT IS COMING TO YOU - MARA - THIS IS A MUST WATCH!

09/19/2026

For the Naysayers that did not believe me about the Transmission Costs - JEC FINAL UPDATE. THANK YOU MR. COLEMAN!

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

It is times like these, that we really need to come together as a community and serve those that have served us so well. Please consider picking up a plate, or making a donation towards helping Chief Collins. The QR code for making a donation is on the flyer.

09/17/2026

INFORMATION INFO

7:30PM UPDATE
Power should be back on for all those affected by the substation outage. If you are still experiencing an outage please call our office to report 361-771-4400.

***ORIGINAL POST***
We are experiencing an outage out of the Carancahua substation. Crews are in route.

Outage is affecting 943 members
Link to outage map: https://jecec.outagemap.coop/ #/

There is no estimated time for restoration at this time.

09/17/2026

Commissioners Court heard an appeal from Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Jason Sanders to provide funding for more help in his courthouse office at the court’s regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8. Sanders noted that other judges receive funding for part-time personnel. “It’s in the name of fairne...

09/17/2026

As our lives get busier and more connected through screens and technology, it’s more important than ever to make time for one another—to gather, connect face-to-face, and be part of the community we share.

At the heart of everything we do are the people we serve. We’re connected by more than power lines—we’re neighbors, friends, and members of the same community. And there’s something special about stepping away from our busy lives to come together in person.

We look forward to seeing you, catching up, and connecting with you at our annual meeting each year.

Mark your calendars! We’d love to see you at our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting on October 17, 2026, at the Bay City Civic Center.

We hope you’ll join us!

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.jecec.com/annual-meetingelections-information

09/17/2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court took action Monday on proposing the 2026 maintenance and operation fund, plus the proposed interest and sinking fund by setting a public hearing Sept. 28 to discuss and to adopt both.
The court passed the proposed 2026 maintenance and operation tax rate of .34570 and the 2026 proposed interest and sinking levy of .00671 for a total tax rate of .35241 per $100 housing valuation.
The public hearing will be at 9:55 a.m. Sept. 28.
Application deadlines are swiftly approaching for the 80th Annual Rice Festival special events.
Recipe entries for the 55th Annual Rice Dish Roundup Contest are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Matagorda County Chief Appraiser Katharine McGee provided insight to the appraisal process during the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s luncheon Sept. 10.
Main Street board members unanimously approved a $10,000 façade grant application for The Grand Creation Venue at their meeting last week.
Grand Creation Venue is owned by Lanora Luna at 1708 6th Street.