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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Union Pacific’s Richard Zientek introduces himself at Commissioners Court.

"Council hears Union Pacific rail expansion presentation" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

City council heard a brief presentation on Union Pacific’s rail connection expansion to LyondellBasell last week. The only council member absent was Blayne Finlay. “Union Pacific Railroad (UP) plans to build 4.

"City Council approves 380 Agreement for Texas Theater" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

City council unanimously approved a 380 Agreement for the historic Texas Theater and Bay City Herald buildings – 2237 Ave. F and 2231 Ave. F, respectively, last week. Blayne Finlay was the only council member absent from the March 25 meeting.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Houston art appraiser Ray Simpson with one of 45 known or suspected Forrest Bess paintings brought in by several Matagorda County residents last week.

"Art appraiser looks at 45 Forrest Bess works at museum appraisal" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

A Houston art appraiser met with about 25 people who brought close to 45 known or suspected Forrest Bess paintings to Matagorda County Museum Thursday, March 27.

"Council OKs ordinance for buildings" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

City council unanimously approved revisions to Bay City’s Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 “Buildings and Building Regulations” during its workshop meeting last week. Blayne Finlay was the only member absent.

Javier Solis

VVISD names Solis Assistant Superintendent of Finance

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Javier Solis was named Assistant Superintendent of Finance for Van Vleck Independent School District. Solis’ appointment follows the retirement of Mrs. Gayle Blackmon in January.

"Reel Reviews: ‘A Working Man’ another cookie-cutter Jason Statham flick" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Most of us know the term “multiverse” thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other pop culture franchises. However the term itself was coined in 1895 by American philosopher William James – in case you didn’t’ know. But, back to your regularly scheduled weekly movie review column!

Joe's Italian Restaurant partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26. The location is under new management and hours of operation at 1300 7th St. in Bay City. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Joe's Italian celebrate new ownership

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard City Council members join Bay City Public Library staff for a photo celebrating the library's "2024 Achievement of Library Excellence" award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association at the council's regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25.