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Man gets 2 life terms in Bay City assault

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
   “This man no longer deserves the right to breathe the same free air as you, your families, or the other citizens of Matagorda County,” District Attorney Steven Reis told the jury.

Presidents Day closings

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
   Observance of President’s Day falls on Monday, Feb. 19 this year.  Van Vleck and Bay City ISD campuses will be closed to students Monday.  Students of both districts will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Feb. 20.  Tidehaven ISD students will have class at regular hours Monday.

Texas 35 closing dates confirmed

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
   The dates for the permanent railway replacement on Texas 35 near McDonald’s have been confirmed.  The replacement will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, and is scheduled to end by 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Vista Planning & Design’s Mitch Wright presented his conceptual design elements for the possible "Cottonwood Park" and "Barkway Park" project plans on Thursday, Feb. 8. The next phase for the plans is to secure an engineer.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Vista Planning & Design’s Mitch Wright presented his conceptual design elements for the possible "Cottonwood Park" and "Barkway Park" project plans on Thursday, Feb. 8. The next phase for the plans is to secure an engineer.

"TIRZ board sends downtown parks concepts to City Council" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
   Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 1 and 2 board members reviewed conceptual designs for “Cottonwood Park” and “Barkway Park” during their regular meeting last week.  Both parks would be located just north of downtown on city-owned property and provide a variety of amenities.
Chief Christella Rodriguez with Sgt. Marino Chavez

Chief Christella Rodriguez with Sgt. Marino Chavez

BCPD promotes Chavez to patrol sergeant

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
   Police Officer Marino Chavez was promoted to patrol sergeant at Bay City Police Department’s promotion ceremony, with Police Chief Christella Rodriguez officiating last Wednesday.  City staff, co-workers from the police department, and family and friends were present to witness the occasion.
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