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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council members are sworn in last week following the May 3 election. Shown, from left, Council Members Bradley Westmoreland, Blayne Finlay, Susan Reardon and Mayor Robert Nelson.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council members are sworn in last week following the May 3 election. Shown, from left, Council Members Bradley Westmoreland, Blayne Finlay, Susan Reardon and Mayor Robert Nelson.

Council swearing in marks new chapter

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New Bay City ISD Superintendent of Schools, Christopher Townsend, center, shared a laugh with BCISD Board President Jill Westmoreland, left, and Board Vice President James Scardami, right, June 10.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New Bay City ISD Superintendent of Schools, Christopher Townsend, center, shared a laugh with BCISD Board President Jill Westmoreland, left, and Board Vice President James Scardami, right, June 10.

"Townsend looks ahead to job challenges" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
   After more than an hour in closed session, Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved announcing Christopher Townsend as the “Lone Finalist” for its Superintendent of Schools position last week.

Juneteenth closings

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19, this year.  All federal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, including banking institutions and the United States Postal Service.

"Heavy rains force Crop Tour indoors" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Heavy rains forced this year’s annual crop tour indoors at the newly built Blessing Community Center last week.  County Extension Agent Greg Baker said that the event’s previous meeting spot – El Maton National Hall’s parking lot was flooded June 12.
WCJC photo Michelle Bohreer of Bohreer Law Firm rolls the dice at the craps table at the second annual “Blackjack, Glitz & Glamor” fundraising event hosted by the Wharton County Junior College Foundation Saturday, May 31, at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land.

WCJC photo Michelle Bohreer of Bohreer Law Firm rolls the dice at the craps table at the second annual “Blackjack, Glitz & Glamor” fundraising event hosted by the Wharton County Junior College Foundation Saturday, May 31, at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land.

WCJC Foundation raises over $100K with 2nd annual casino event in Sugar Land

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
   The Wharton County Junior College Foundation hosted its second annual “Blackjack, Glitz & Glamor” fundraising event on Saturday, May 31, at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land, raising more than $100,000 in support of WCJC students and programs.
Photo/Dan Shook

Photo/Dan Shook

Undetermined fire destroyed Tyree AME Church

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Fire of undetermined cause destroyed the Tyree AME Church, 2517 Ave B, Friday, June 13, Fire Marshal Dan Shook said.  The Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, the Bay City Police Department, and Shook were sent to the fire at about 12:13 a.m.
Mike Estlinbaum

Mike Estlinbaum

Estlinbaum advances in Texas A&M Leadership Academy

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Matagorda County Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum successfully completed his first of four sessions in the Commissioners Court Leadership Academy.   CCLA is a rigorous two-year program hosted by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government which is part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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