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7th Street road closure set for Jan. 31-Feb. 2

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
   The city of Bay City has an update on a future road closure.     This closure is planned for the railway crossing on Texas 35, between Ave H and Ave K (the crossing closest to McDonalds).    The dates for the closure are Wednesday, Jan. 31, Thursday, Feb. 1, and Friday, Feb. 2.

City and City Manager part ways amicably

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The City of Bay City and City Manager have reached a mutual agreement to separate her employment with the City under the terms of her Employment Contract.  The City’s decision to separate with the City Manager is simply a desire to go in a different direction.

Weekend events on tap

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   Community Actors of South Texas kicks off its 2024 season with “A Night on Broadway: Fairytale Adventure” on Thursday night.    Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, at the CAST building, 920 Nichols Ave. in Bay City.    All tickets are $45 per person and must be purchased in advance online at casttx.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The January luncheon of the Women in Touch Initiative drew an impressive gathering of women to hear Crisis Center Director Keilli Wright-Nelson.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The January luncheon of the Women in Touch Initiative drew an impressive gathering of women to hear Crisis Center Director Keilli Wright-Nelson.

"Nelson shares motivating domestic violence story" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   Matagorda County Crisis Center Executive Director Kelli Wright-Nelson cautioned Women in Touch Initiative (WITI) luncheon attendees that living life isn’t about “planning the perfect Facebook life” last week.
Contributed photo Pictured from left are: Minister Thomas Swift, Cheryl Rutherford, Minister Jerry Manning, Honoree: Pastor Ruben Newell and Donnye Massey Stone.

Contributed photo Pictured from left are: Minister Thomas Swift, Cheryl Rutherford, Minister Jerry Manning, Honoree: Pastor Ruben Newell and Donnye Massey Stone.

Pastor Ruben Newell receives ‘Keeping the Dream Alive’ MLK Award

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   The MLK Celebration Committee of Matagorda County presented the “Keeping the Dream Alive” MLK Award to Pastor Ruben Newell.    This award is given to individuals who are involved in community events and helps to fight the injustices that Dr. King fought.
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