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"County works on tax collection in wake of cyber breach" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Paying county taxes in the wake of Matagorda County’s recent ransomware attack was the main topic at Commissioners Court’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 3. County Judge Bobby Seiferman began the session focused on the tax situation and asked Tax Assessor-Collector Becky Cook to update the court.

"City posts Communications Manager job opening Jan. 31" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

The City of Bay City posted its “Communications Manager” job opening Friday, Jan. 31 as a follow-up to city council’s communication assessment workshop. Applicants for the full-time position are looking at an annual salary range from $56,305-$76,169.

"Drainage study maps head to state" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Matagorda County now has drainage projects that will be submitted as part of the state drainage plan.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Junior Service League held its annual "Charity Ball" fundraiser for local charities on Saturday, Feb. 1. For another JSL Ball photo see Page 8

JSL Ball laughter, smiles

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Palacios residents celebrated Lunar New Year with a variety of traditional fanfare on Saturday, Feb. 1. The dragon and lion dancers above symbolically drove away bad luck from the previous year and ushered in goodwill for 2025. See more photos from the celebration on Page 8.

Palacios Lunar New Year Celebration

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

"Council picks public safety construction manager" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

City council unanimously approved Weaver & Jacobs as the public safety center construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) during its meeting last week. All council members were present for the Jan. 28 meeting.

"City Attorney presents Charter recommendations" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

City Council postponed taking action on proposed city charter propositions for the city May 3 municipal election at council’s regular meeting Jan. 28.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Companion’ questions robot versus human morality" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

I’m of the firm belief that it’s only a matter of time to progress from drones and computers run by artificial intelligence programming to turn into robotic butlers or extending bionic human applications beyond ability aids.

BCISD photo

Bridges Cafe assembly line

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Courtesy photo 'Muffins with Mom' was recently held to kick off Holy Cross Catholic School's 'Catholic Schools Week.' What a treat it was in more ways than one.

Holy Cross hosts 'Muffins with Mom'

News Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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