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"MCYC gears up for ‘Taste & Tunes’ Jan. 17" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Matagorda County Youth Charities (MCYC) is gearing up for its second “Taste & Tunes” event and announced its headlining band last week. Uncle Lucius will feature their unique blend of rock and roll and country Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.

Bay City Police seeks leads on Nov. 4 shooting

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Bay City Police officers were sent to the 2800 block of Jack White Way, about a 23-year-old man being shot in a car at about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. When Officers arrived, they performed basic first aid while waiting for EMS.

Fatal bedroom fire claims life of Bay City man

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

A bedroom fire claimed the life of an 80-year-old man on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5. Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, Bay City Police Department, and the Bay City Fire Marshal responded to a report of a fire at about 11:33 p.m. at 2305 Horn Rd.

November sales tax rebates up from 2024

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

The State of Texas November sales tax allocation payment totaled $796,641,593, up 5.66% from the November 2024 total of $753,965,181. The state’s total allocation payments year to date are $8,296,094,299, up 4.27% from the payment of $7,956,005,158 for the same period last year.

WCJC Foundation photo Wharton County Junior College Foundation members.

WCJC Foundation engages county 6th graders through hands-on science activities, discussions

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation hosted its fourth annual Super Science Alliance at the Bay City Civic Center, an event that engages sixth-grade students through hands-on science activities and discussions about STEM careers in the local community on Oct. 23.

Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard Tiger team tackling brought down this East Bernard running back last Friday night.

"Tigers win 4th straight district title with 59-6 rout of E. Bernard" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Tidehaven won its fourth consecutive District 14-3A-2 championship with a 59-6 rout of East Bernard Brahmas Friday night at Delvin L. Taska Stadium at El Maton. “We haven’t had a game that was competitive past five minutes into the third quarter this season,” said Tiger Head Coach David Lucio.

"Commissioners Court discussion focuses on broadband coverage" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Submission of a grant application to Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) spawned a discussion of broadband coverage deficiencies in rural areas at Commissioners Court meeting Monday, Nov. 3.

Saturday has a full slate of activities

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

The first Saturday in November has something for everyone to enjoy or participate in. It all kicks off with the “8th Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Parade” participation registration starting bright and early at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. The parade itself kicks off at 10 a.m.

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"Severe weather forces city to cancel remaining Day of Dead celebration" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

The City of Bay City’s “7th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival” was canceled due to severe thunderstorms in the Le Tulle Park area, as announced in a press release at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The cultural celebration was billed as a two-day experience for both Friday, Oct.

"Planning OKs 3 property demolitions" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 6, 2025

After a brief public hearing, Bay City Planning Commission board members unanimously approved demolition of three substandard buildings at their meeting last week.

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