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"Council OKs new fiscal budget, tax rate" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, October 2, 2025

For fiscal 2026, City Council approved the city budget, property tax rate, and Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) budget, and adopted the 2026 capital improvement program at council’s meeting Sept. 23.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City High School's 2025 Homecoming King Sergio Rodriguez and Homecoming Queen Priscilla Martines were crowned during halftime festivities Friday, Sept. 26.

Bay City Homecoming

News Staff

Thursday, October 2, 2025

"BCCDC approves Aquatic Center RFP, grant applications " by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved the “Aquatic Center RFP” and two grant applications during their meeting on Monday afternoon. The only board member absent was Clint Hewitt.

"Local school districts receive TEA A-F ratings" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released the 2024-2025 school year accountability ratings. The A-F letter grades have been actively discussed by Tidehaven, Bay City, and Van Vleck ISDs since school ended in May.

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Tenaris hosts inaugural customer workshop at Bay City seamless mill

News Staff

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Tenaris’s Bay City mill welcomed nine different US E&P operators for the company’s first Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) Experience Sept. 16 and 17, a two-day workshop designed to share knowledge and expertise about steel pipes used in the energy sector.

"County welcomes bid opening for Sargent Community Center" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum and County Judge Bobby Seiferman welcomed the bid award for the construction of the Sargent Community Center at Commissioners Court’s meeting Monday, Sept. 22.

"Port authority OKs tax rate, 2026 budget" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

The Port of Bay City Authority board approved the fiscal 2026 tax rate and budget at its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 18. The tax rate approved of $.04650 per $100 valuation, is computed on the Port of Bay City Authority certified value of $8,697,575,362 at 98% collection.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard HIF-USA Community Affairs and Permitting Manager James Outtrim, center, talks with Nate McDonald, left, and BCISD Trustee Kenneth Eaton during HIF's town hall luncheon Thursday, Sept. 18.

"HIF praises partnerships, momentum" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF) praised community partnerships and gave several project updates to nearly 300 attendees at its town hall luncheon last week.

"City Planning Commission OKs 5 demolitions" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

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

BCPD seeking help on hit, run

News Staff

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Bay City Police still are seeking information about a Sept. 13 hit and run incident. Police said a Bay City resident was struck by a vehicle in the 1800 Block of Palm Village in front of Palm Village Apartments at 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.

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