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"Bay City, Palacios vote Saturday" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Bay City and Palacios voters will cast ballots for city council and school board races – and City Charter changes in Bay City - Saturday, May 3. Election Day polls at the Service Center in Bay City and Navigation District No. 1 in Palacios will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3.

TenarisBayCity Photo Willy Moreno, Tenaris's new president for the United States, visited TenarisBayCity today, touring the facility and meeting with the team. He was joined by Hernan Brondino, VP US Operations, and other industrial leaders from our Houston-area facilities. “None of this would be possible without the hard work and dedication of each of you,” Moreno told the team. “I know we have the right team to be successful.”

Moreno visits TenarisBayCity location

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Mayor Robert Nelson, proclaimed May 4th through May 10th, as “National Travel and Tourism Week” In the City of Bay City, recognizing the critical role this industry plays.

City of Bay City proclamations, recognitions

News Staff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

"City hosts Town Hall events before May 3 election" by: Jessica Shepard & Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Turnout was light for both of the City of Bay City’s “Town Hall” meetings on three proposed city charter changes in the week before early voting opened Tuesday morning, April 22. The meetings were at the USO/Service Center on Tuesday, April 15, and Monday, April 21, respectively.

"BCCDC looks at exterior fixes at CED building" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members discussed several bids for landscape work during their monthly meeting. The only absent member was Jeanette Bell.

"Early voting under way for May 3 elections" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Early voting in Bay City ISD, City of Bay City, Palacios ISD and City of Palacios elections began Tuesday, April 22. Voters in the four Matagorda County jurisdictions will go to polls May 3 to vote on school trustees and city council members.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Mayor Robert Nelson

"Nelson looks to future during ‘State of the City Address’" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson spoke about his vision for continued unity, growth, and collaboration in the city last Thursday. The Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosted a luncheon where Nelson gave his “State of the City Address” to nearly 100 attendees on April 17.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell A Bay City firefighter stands by as Fire Marshal Dan Shook retrieves items from a burning truck in Walmart’s parking lot soon after the driver left the vehicle.

Engine fire destroys truck at Walmart

News Staff

Thursday, April 24, 2025

An engine fire destroyed a late-model pickup truck at the Walmart parking lot at about 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 18. Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, Bay City Police Department, and the Bay City Fire Marshal were sent to a vehicle fire in the WalMart parking lot, 4600 7th St.

"April’s last weekend full of events" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 24, 2025

This weekend has plenty of events for everyone to enjoy. There’s something for everyone at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center’s “Arbor Day Food Truck Festival” from 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the center, 1025 TX 35. Tickets are $5 in advance at Green Bros.

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Mike Pierce inducted to Region IV Hall of Honor

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Coach Mike Pierce was recently inducted into the 2025 Region IV Track Hall of Honor. Pierce has had a long standing involvement in Tidehaven athletics and the Tidehaven track meet has already been renamed the Mike Pierce Relays.

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