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City leadership: Coordination needed for BNSF rail crossing

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   On Thursday January the 4th 2024, the City of Bay City was notified by light barricade a contractor for BNSF Railroad that the rail crossing on State Hwy 35 between Ave H and Ave K (the crossing closest to McDonalds) is scheduled to be completely replaced to ensure the safety of the traveling...

Early January fire calls

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On January 1, 2024 at 12:54 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 4500 block of Nichols.    On January 1, 2024 at 12:54 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 4500 block of Nichols.
Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Barn fire blamed on fireworks

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   A barn fire blamed on fireworks not only heavily damaged the structure but the flames also destroyed a boat on a trailer, UTV and water well equipment at about 11:13 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, reports show.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

Putting in work at showmanship clinic

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024

MLK Closings

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Observance of Martin Luther King Day falls on Monday, Jan. 15 this year.    All federal offices including banking institutions and the United States Postal Service will be closed as well.    County and city offices will be closed in observance Monday.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard At promotion ceremonies last week three new officers were sworn in and Sergeant Chris Hadash was pomoted to lieutenant. From left: Cody Janssen, Ryan Saucedo, Chief Christella Rodriguez, Braeden Fojtik and Hadash.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard At promotion ceremonies last week three new officers were sworn in and Sergeant Chris Hadash was pomoted to lieutenant. From left: Cody Janssen, Ryan Saucedo, Chief Christella Rodriguez, Braeden Fojtik and Hadash.

Hadash promoted to lieutenant, three new officers sworn in at ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
             Bay City Police Department promoted Sergeant Chris Hadash to lieutenant and swore in three new officers at City Hall ceremonies Thursday, Jan. 4. Chris Hadash    Chris Hadash has been married for over 20 years and has two daughters, a son-in-law, and a beautiful new granddaughter.
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