Palm Village inspection records detail structural concerns as tenants weigh options in Bay City
Weeks after FOX 26 first reported on complaints at Palm Village Apartments in Bay City, newly obtained public records reveal what city inspectors found, including structural concerns and code violations. FOX 26 also traced the property's ownership and spoke with Lone Star Legal Aid to explain why tenants may still be required to pay rent despite serious repair issues and what rights they have under Texas law.
Weeks after FOX 26 first reported on complaints at Palm Village Apartments in Bay City, newly obtained public records reveal what city inspectors found, including structural concerns and code violations. FOX 26 also traced the property's ownership and spoke with Lone Star Legal Aid to explain why tenants may still be required to pay rent despite serious repair issues and what rights they have under Texas law.
Inspection records reveal deeper concerns at Bay City apartment complex
Weeks after FOX 26 first reported on complaints from tenants living at Palm Village Apartments, newly obtained public records are providing a clearer picture of what city inspectors found—and why many residents remain at the complex despite ongoing code enforcement. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains.
Weeks after FOX 26 first reported on complaints from tenants living at Palm Village Apartments, newly obtained public records are providing a clearer picture of what city inspectors found—and why many residents remain at the complex despite ongoing code enforcement. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains.
Bay City tenants report A/C, pest problems at Palm Village Apartments
Tenants at Palm Village Apartments in Bay City say they have dealt with broken air conditioning, pests and safety concerns. The city confirms two open code enforcement cases.
Tenants at Palm Village Apartments in Bay City say they have dealt with broken air conditioning, pests and safety concerns. The city confirms two open code enforcement cases.
Southeast Texas election day voting locations for May 26 primary runoff
Democrats and Republicans in Texas will vote Tuesday, May 26, in the primary runoff elections. Here's where to vote in the Houston area.
Democrats and Republicans in Texas will vote Tuesday, May 26, in the primary runoff elections. Here's where to vote in the Houston area.
Texas primary runoff election: Southeast Texas sample ballots for May 26, 2026
Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections in Texas on May 26, 2026.
Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections in Texas on May 26, 2026.
Matagorda County officials contain hazardous material incident in Sims Lane area
Authorities have contained the scene of a hazardous material incident in Matagorda County, officials said.
Authorities have contained the scene of a hazardous material incident in Matagorda County, officials said.
Matagorda County issues burn ban due to increased fire risk
Matagorda County has issued a burn ban on Tuesday due to an increased risk of fire danger on Tuesday.
Matagorda County has issued a burn ban on Tuesday due to an increased risk of fire danger on Tuesday.
Harris, Matagorda counties under burn ban
The burn bans prohibit all outdoor burnings in Matagorda County, and almost all outdoor burnings for Harris County.
The burn bans prohibit all outdoor burnings in Matagorda County, and almost all outdoor burnings for Harris County.
Texas May 3 election: Houston-area election results by county
Where to find Houston-area election results for the May 3 elections in Texas.
Where to find Houston-area election results for the May 3 elections in Texas.
Houston weather: Flood watch for Southeast Texas counties Thursday, Friday
A Flood Watch goes into effect for Brazoria, Matagorda, Wharton, Jackson and Calhoun counties Thursday morning through Friday afternoon with storms expected to move across the Houston area.
A Flood Watch goes into effect for Brazoria, Matagorda, Wharton, Jackson and Calhoun counties Thursday morning through Friday afternoon with storms expected to move across the Houston area.
Matagorda County: Man found dead in Bay City house fire, officials say
A man was found dead during a house fire in Bay City on Sunday. State officials have been called to help with the investigation.
A man was found dead during a house fire in Bay City on Sunday. State officials have been called to help with the investigation.
Matagorda County: Ammonia leak hospitalizes 10 facility employees
The leak happened at a Roehm USA facility in Matagorda County. County officials say ammonia was released into the atmosphere "due to a PSV failure on a brine chiller."
The leak happened at a Roehm USA facility in Matagorda County. County officials say ammonia was released into the atmosphere "due to a PSV failure on a brine chiller."
Matagorda County: Ammonia leak hospitalizes 10 facility employees
Employees at a Matagorda County facility were sent to a hospital after an ammonia leak at the facility, according to the company.
Employees at a Matagorda County facility were sent to a hospital after an ammonia leak at the facility, according to the company.
Red flag (fire weather) warning for Houston area: What it means
A red flag warning, or fire weather warning, is in effect for several Houston-area counties on Tuesday. Here's what that means.
A red flag warning, or fire weather warning, is in effect for several Houston-area counties on Tuesday. Here's what that means.
Rap Superstar That Mexican OT receives official proclamation from Bay City, Texas
Rap superstar, That Mexican OT(Outta Texas), received an official proclamation from Bay City, Texas in recognition of his impact on music, culture, and the Latino community.
Rap superstar, That Mexican OT(Outta Texas), received an official proclamation from Bay City, Texas in recognition of his impact on music, culture, and the Latino community.
FULL INTERVIEW: That Mexican OT receives proclamation from Bay City, Texas
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez caught up with That Mexican OT after he received an official proclamation from Bay City, Texas.
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez caught up with That Mexican OT after he received an official proclamation from Bay City, Texas.
Section of Sargent Beach closed due to erosion, infrastructure concerns
A section of Sargent Beach has been closed indefinitely due to concerns about erosion and compromised infrastructure, officials say.
A section of Sargent Beach has been closed indefinitely due to concerns about erosion and compromised infrastructure, officials say.
Troy Nehls reelected US House Representative for 22nd District of Texas
Troy Nehls, Republican candidate for District 22 in Texas, has been reelected to a third term of office.
Troy Nehls, Republican candidate for District 22 in Texas, has been reelected to a third term of office.
Early voting 2024: What you need to know
Early voting begins in Texas on Monday. Here's what you need to know about where to vote, what's on the ballot and what you need to bring.
Early voting begins in Texas on Monday. Here's what you need to know about where to vote, what's on the ballot and what you need to bring.
Coast Guard searching for missing divers in Matagorda
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a search for two divers who went missing on Wednesday, 15 miles offshore of Matagorda.
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a search for two divers who went missing on Wednesday, 15 miles offshore of Matagorda.