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Texas lawmakers to allow smaller homes on smaller lots

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Texas lawmakers approved a bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots across Texas and sent it to the governor’s desk. Texas lawmakers have sent a scaled-back zoning proposal to allow smaller homes on smaller lots to Gov.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Amongst Bay City High School's 258 graduates, many like the senior above were excited to finally receive their diplomas May 23.

"BCHS graduates 258" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Bay City High School graduated 258 students during its commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium on May 23. Victoria Sliva and Jada Andrews provided words of welcome and introduced guests, respectively.

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"Quiet zone explained at Town Hall " by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

A Town Hall Meeting on Railroad Quiet Zones in Bay City drew about 25 people who had several questions about reducing train horn noise in a lively session Thursday, May 22. “It’s taken us a long time to get here,” City Manager Scotty Jones remarked in her welcome.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young fisherman displays a different kind of fishing technique at Matagorda Beach last Saturday, May 24.

Memorial Day weekend at Matagorda Beach

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck graduates tossed their caps to celebrate their commencement, but one graduate had a more enthusiastic sendoff to high school Thursday, May 22.

"Matchett honored at VVHS commencement" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Parents and guardians escorted their Van Vleck High School 2025 graduates onto Burl McKinney Field on May 22. Graduate Emily Rodgers led the National Anthem, along with the American and Texan pledges, before Lesley Hoffman gave the invocation.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A firefighter shows off a bike up for auction at the Matagorda VFD BBQ Saturday, May 24.

Matagorda VFD fundraiser

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

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"‘Cyber insurance do’s & don’ts’ are stressed at luncheon event" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Bay City Community Development Corporation partnered with Bay City Chamber of Commerce to host a luncheon event focused on “Cyber Insurance Do’s & Don’ts” last week. Function4 Managed Services Director Ed Hoffman’s presentation focused on basic cyber security concepts.

"Main Street board approves 2 façade grant applications" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Main Street board members unanimously approved façade grant applications for Studio23 Ink and Banded KB at the board’s May meeting. “Studio23 Ink is using a local contractor for signage at their location,” explained Main Street Program Director Tina Israel.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Local bakery vendor "Kate's Delights" macaron cookies drew a crowd of customers during the Downtown Bay City Market Days event last Saturday.

Macarons draw Market Day customers

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

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WCJC manufacturing students tour Tenaris

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

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