Matagorda County

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.

March 14, 2020 9:10pm CDT

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.

February 1, 2020 2:53pm CST

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.

November 12, 2019 5:52am CST

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. 

September 18, 2019 9:49pm CDT