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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The county proclaimed April 27-May 4 as Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week at Monday’s meeting.

"County OKs overtime change for staff-depleted sheriff’s department" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

With the Sheriff’s Department facing a severe staffing shortage, Commissioners Court approved a policy allowing personnel to get overtime pay without working a minimum of 85.5 hours in a bi-weekly period at its meeting Monday, April 7.

"Council, ISD elections set for Bay City, Palacios May 3" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Voters in four Matagorda County jurisdictions will go to polls May 3 to vote on school trustees and city council members. Early voting in the four elections the county begins April 22.

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TxDOT projects downtown, bridge

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

"Tourism group OKs festival sponsorship application" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Bay City’s Tourism Advisory Council unanimously approved a sponsorship application for up to $3,000 for the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center’s (MCBNC) “Arbor Day Food Truck Festival.

"Thursday events kick off nice weather weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

A number of local events are shaping up to take advantage of the beautiful forecast this weekend. If you’re looking for something to do, it all starts at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10.South Park Homes Community hosts a “Poverty to Prosperity” guest speaker event from 4-6 p.m.

Tariffs create uncertainty in Texas as report shows slower revenue growth

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Respondents to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey expressed concern about a reduction in consumer demand and a potential recession. The Trade Partnership Worldwide estimates that tariffs could cost Texas businesses $47 billion and cut the state’s gross domestic product growth by 1.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Woman in the Yard’ features atmospheric, isolation horror " by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

It seems like it’s rather slim pickings at the movie theater as of late – and I know that’s because all the big-name blockbusters are waiting to roll out next month for the summer.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City 4x200 relay team of Jada Andrews, Javius Andrews, Xylan Williams, Keimarion Wiggins took first place in last week’s district track meet and will advance to this week’s area meet.

BCHS track & field athletes advance to area

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

The following BCHS Lady Cats and Blackcats qualified in last week’s district track meet and advanced to the area track meet Wednesday, April 9, at Memorial Stadium in Bay City. Field Events and the 3200 will begin at 11 a.m. and running events will begin at 3:30 p.m.

BCHS photo At last week's District 29 championships, Bay City boys finished 6th of 9 teams. Senior Trevor Frazier closed out his career as the top finisher for the Blackcats, placing 18th in a field of 55 golfers. Shown is Frazier teeing off on #10 last week at Freeport.

Fraizer finishes 18th

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Tidehaven athletes head to area

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

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