Waco Journal
Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • News
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • News
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
No Result
View All Result

TX-18 in Matagorda Bay to open for commercial and recreational oyster harvesting on Feb. 18

by Nolan Harris
February 17, 2025
in Local News
TX-18 in Matagorda Bay to open for commercial and recreational oyster harvesting on Feb. 18

Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced that TX-18 in Matagorda Bay will open for commercial and recreational oyster harvesting starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Recent samples collected by TPWD indicated that TX-18 met reopening criteria, including the required abundance of legal-sized oysters measuring three inches or greater.

TPWD will continue monitoring all harvest areas and adjust openings or closures as thresholds are met.

A map of oyster harvesting areas and the latest status updates can be found on the Texas Department of State Health Services website.

Related Posts

WFD crews from Station #1 visit resilient rescue dog recovering after being hit by car
Local News

WFD crews from Station #1 visit resilient rescue dog recovering after being hit by car

May 17, 2026

Waco, TX - The City of Waco - Public Information highlighted Adonnis, a 2-year-old dog currently recovering at the Pet...

Waco officials join annual Peace Officer Memorial Service honoring fallen law enforcement officers
Local News

Waco officials join annual Peace Officer Memorial Service honoring fallen law enforcement officers

May 17, 2026

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department joined law enforcement agencies from across McLennan County during the annual Peace Officer...

Waco Police Department honors fallen officers during Peace Officer Memorial Service attended by community members across McLennan County
Local News

Waco Police Department honors fallen officers during Peace Officer Memorial Service attended by community members across McLennan County

May 17, 2026

Waco, TEXAS - The Waco Police Department joined multiple law enforcement agencies across McLennan County in hosting this year’s Peace...

HFD celebrates fire chief’s birthday with community gathering at local café
Local News

HFD celebrates fire chief’s birthday with community gathering at local café

May 15, 2026

Houston, TX - The Houston Fire Department celebrated the birthday of Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz on Thursday with a community...

City of Waco thanked Grupo Secretto and Ruben Ramos following Brazos Nights event
Local News

City of Waco thanked Grupo Secretto and Ruben Ramos following Brazos Nights event

May 15, 2026

Waco, TX - City officials thanked musical groups Grupo Secretto and Ruben Ramos and The Mexican Revolution for performing during...

Waco fire department responds to structure fire on 4400 block of Lacey Circle
Local News

Waco firefighters respond to commercial structure fire on Imperial Drive

May 15, 2026

Waco, TX - The Waco Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to a commercial structure fire in the 8300 block of...

Major corporation USG announces $1.17 billion production facility expansion in Orange, expected to create nearly 200 jobs
News

Major corporation USG announces $1.17 billion production facility expansion in Orange, expected to create nearly 200 jobs

by Gavin Wright
May 17, 2026
0

Texas - USG Corporation will expand its operations in Orange, Texas, with a new production facility backed by a $1.175...

Read moreDetails
HPD officers attend National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington honoring fallen Houston officers

HPD officers attend National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington honoring fallen Houston officers

May 17, 2026
$60 million in federal funding announced as state officials estimate Texas could receive $1.4 billion over five years aimed at strengthening local services across the state

Texas governor praises Trump for nominating top Abbott administration lawyer to powerful federal judgeship, says she will “protect our Great Constitution”

May 17, 2026
Texas Gov. Abbott draws attention as expert says he “can be governor as long as he wants” amid fourth term bid, using veto threats to expand influence across government

Texas Gov. Abbott announces more than $2.5 million in workforce grants to train hundreds of students for high-demand careers

May 17, 2026
WFD crews from Station #1 visit resilient rescue dog recovering after being hit by car

WFD crews from Station #1 visit resilient rescue dog recovering after being hit by car

May 17, 2026
Major corporation USG announces $1.17 billion production facility expansion in Orange, expected to create nearly 200 jobs

Major corporation USG announces $1.17 billion production facility expansion in Orange, expected to create nearly 200 jobs

by Gavin Wright
May 17, 2026
0

Texas - USG Corporation will expand its operations in Orange, Texas, with a new production facility backed by a $1.175...

HPD officers attend National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington honoring fallen Houston officers

HPD officers attend National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington honoring fallen Houston officers

by Nolan Harris
May 17, 2026
0

Houston, TEXAS - Members of the Houston Police Department traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the 2026 National Peace Officers’...

$60 million in federal funding announced as state officials estimate Texas could receive $1.4 billion over five years aimed at strengthening local services across the state

Texas governor praises Trump for nominating top Abbott administration lawyer to powerful federal judgeship, says she will “protect our Great Constitution”

by Julia Ford
May 17, 2026
0

Texas - Greg Abbott publicly praised the nomination of Angela Colmenero to serve as a federal judge for the United...

Texas Gov. Abbott draws attention as expert says he “can be governor as long as he wants” amid fourth term bid, using veto threats to expand influence across government

Texas Gov. Abbott announces more than $2.5 million in workforce grants to train hundreds of students for high-demand careers

by Nolan Harris
May 17, 2026
0

Texas - Greg Abbott announced that nine schools across East Texas will receive more than $2.5 million in Jobs and...

About Us

A community needs news and Waco Journal is proud to serve 50,000 households each month through our website covering Waco and the other local counties.

Learn more

Recent Stories

  • Major corporation USG announces $1.17 billion production facility expansion in Orange, expected to create nearly 200 jobs
  • HPD officers attend National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington honoring fallen Houston officers

Categories

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • News
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
Currently Playing

© 2023 Waco Journal

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • News
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result