"Attendance up as data center resistance at court increases" by: Mike Reddell

   A higher number of people concerned with Data centers were at commissioner court’s meeting Monday than have appeared before.  And there were five members of the Sheriff’s Office present at the meeting to watch over the proceedings.

"BCCDC board OKs aquatic center resolutions ahead of partners" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved several aquatic center agreements during their meeting last week.  All members were present for the May 1 meeting.

"Townsend lists factors leading to district’s deficit funding" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City ISD Superintendent Chris Townsend outlined several factors that contributed to the district’s $6.2 million deficit budget during the second “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting last week.

"City OKs state grant funding for water plant" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council approved a resolution last week that authorized a state grant program funding $15 million for the North Water Treatment Plant and a transmission line at its meeting last week.

Turnout low in May 2 elections

   A total of 1,034 voters cast ballots in those election out of 15,346 registered voters.  The joint elections for Bay City and Palacios city and school races plus Caney Creek MUD Saturday, May 2, drew a quite low turnout.   Bay City ISD  Incumbent trustee Place 4 Priscilla Robinson was unopposed.