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"‘Deathtrap’ highlights murder-mystery storyline" by: Jessica Shepard

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   Time’s running out to get your tickets for Community Actors of South Texas’ “Deathtrap” murder mystery production this weekend.  Tickets are available online and are $7 for students with a valid ID and $20 per adult online at https://casttx.booktix.com/dept/CAST/e/DEATH.  The…

"County approves applying for indigent defense grant" by: Mike Reddell

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   District Judge Denise Fortenberry’s recommendation Commissioners Court to apply for a Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant – along with Wharton County – at the court’s meeting Monday morning, May 6.  “We don’t have enough attorneys” on the list of public defenders, the judge…

"BCCDC contracts with Retail Strategies to sell city" by: Jessica Shepard

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   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Executive Director Jessica Russell is looking forward to furthering her office’s relationship with Retail Strategies for the next three years.  “Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation’s Mike Ferdinand and I have been on…

"May 4 election results in ISD, council races" by: Mike Reddell

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   In Saturday’s BCISD election, unofficial totals show Lora Beth Robicheaux defeated Esau Rodriguez in the school board’s Place 6 race, with 229 total votes or 81%.  Incumbent Place 7 trustee, Jill Westmoreland was unopposed.  In the Palacios school board:  Position 1 went…

Mother’s Day happenings

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   If you’re looking for something to do this weekend for Mother’s Day, check out these events Saturday and Sunday in Bay City.  The Friends of the Bay City Library hosts its annual “Mother’s Day Tea Party,” starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Cecil Roberts Community Room…

BCCDC, Bay City announce new public safety facility purchase

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   Bay City is on its way to receive a first-of-its-kind public safety division facility.  The City of Bay City and the Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) teamed up to fund the move that will house the city’s police department, dispatch, and municipal court and…

Police probe shooting on Hamman Rd

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   A 19-year-old was wounded and taken by helicopter to Houston for treatment following a shooting on Hamman Road at about 8:46 p.m. Friday, April 26, Bay City police said.  Officers were sent to the 2200 Block of Hamman Road about shots fired and before they arrived a Matagorda…

"Mothers have a way of encouraging the better gift" by: Mike Reddell

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   Mother’s Day has been a puzzlement for as long as I can remember.  After all, this is the main person in most men’s lives.   And it often shifts from mother to wife as time goes on.  So, I’ve gone from asking my mother what baseball card she most wanted for Mother’s…

"Talkative road trip brings hope for county growth" by: Jessica Shepard

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   Last week, I took a tiny road trip with my best friend to the Houston Zoo and, per usual ,we were having the most random conversations.I like to think that the utter randomness was just an organic manifestation of us being too busy with work to hang out in person until then.  Well…

"Keep your eye on the prize, which is earnings" by: John Sample

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   So much for the slogan to sell in May.  We started off May on a positive note.  Fed Chairman Powell spoke and indicated he saw no stag or rising inflation, which at least put talk of a rate increase later this year to bed.  Then we had good earnings reports from the tech…

For 28 years, the Presbyterian churches in Palacios and Collegeport were led by a “true son of the auld sod.” George Frederic Gillespie, who had a true compassion for the people in his churches, also had a far-reaching influence on all residents o

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Here’s a sobering statistic: 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a study by Edward Jones and the consulting firm Age Wave.  If you’re nearing retirement, how can you boost your financial independence?  For starters,…
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   District Judge Denise Fortenberry’s recommendation Commissioners Court to apply for a…
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   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Executive Director Jessica Russell…
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   In Saturday’s BCISD election, unofficial totals show Lora Beth Robicheaux defeated…
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard
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   Time’s running out to get your tickets for Community Actors of South Texas’ “Deathtrap” murder mystery production this weekend.  Tickets are available online and are $7 for students with a valid ID and $20 per adult online at https://casttx.booktix.com/dept/CAST/e/DEATH.

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BMX Bike Park grand opening set for May 18

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   BMX riders can celebrate the grand opening of Bay City’s first BMX Bike park on at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May18, when the park gets it moment in the…

County fire calls

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   Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:  On April 11, at 6:50 p.m., responded to a smoke smell at the 5600 block of 7th.  On April 12, at 12…

LCRA awards $14,526 grant to Matagorda VFD

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   The Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department soon will add a utility terrain vehicle to its fleet to help first responders reach island and beach areas…
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Sports 

Lady Leps win bi-district crown over Sheperd

Contributed photo The Van Vleck High School Lady Leps claimed the bi-district softball title by defeated Sheperd in a two-game matchup last week. The girls will play Anahuac in the area round of playoffs Thursday, May 2.
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Bay City HS powerlifters compete at SA

Bay City High School was represented at the USA Powerlifting meet in San Antonio, by Sha’Nasia Patterson, Camryn Garcia, Samantha Rodriguez and Coach Cierra Bernard. Their scores included: Sha’Nasia (48kg)- 1st place; Camryn (90kg)- 1st place; Samantha (90kg)- 2nd place; Coach Bernard (67.5kg) 1st place.
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Tidehaven playoffs Tigers face Marion, while Tigerettes will play Poth

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   Tidehaven’s Tigerettes won their bi-district game last week against Marion 9-3 and will advance to the area round against the Poth Pirettes.…
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Columns/Opinions 

"Mothers have a way of encouraging the better gift" by: Mike Reddell

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   Mother’s Day has been a puzzlement for as long as I can remember.  After all, this is the main person in most men’s lives.   And it…

"Talkative road trip brings hope for county growth" by: Jessica Shepard

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   Last week, I took a tiny road trip with my best friend to the Houston Zoo and, per usual ,we were having the most random conversations.I like to…

"Keep your eye on the prize, which is earnings" by: John Sample

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   So much for the slogan to sell in May.  We started off May on a positive note.  Fed Chairman Powell spoke and indicated he saw no stag…
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Obituaries 

Ida Lee Vickers Muskiet

Ida Lee Vickers Muskiet
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December 14, 1946- November 28, 2023    Ida Lee Vickers Muskiet, a devout Catholic, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend…

Frank Drenner, Jr.

Frank Drenner, Jr.
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December 14, 1946- November 28, 2023    “The sun always shines for the cool.”    This was the mantra of my dad, the coolest man I ever…

Helen Sellers Vacek

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August 23, 1937- September 10, 2023    Helen Sellers Vacek, 86, of El Campo, Texas, went on to be with her Father in heaven on September 10, 2023.…
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