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Correcting line of information claiming Sargent Beach closed

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
   We need your help in correcting a line of misinformation.  It seems the US Corps of Engineers released a press release that didn’t fully cover the situation along the Gulf Coast.  The press release dated Nov 5, 2024, claimed Sargent beach was closed.

"Tidehaven school board OKs $1,500 employee stipend" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
   Tidehaven ISD trustees unanimously approved a $1,500 retention stipend for all current employees on December’s payroll during their meeting Monday night.  All school board members were present.  “We are extremely blessed in our district,” said Tidehaven ISD Superintendent Dr. Patrick Talbert.

BCPD arrests woman for capital murder

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
   Bay City arrested a 22-year-old woman on the charge of capital murder after she was transferred from Florida early last week, officers said.  Kalen Fortuna was arrested and booked for capital murder at the Matagorda County Jail Monday, Nov. 4, reports show.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar visits with Matagorda County Youth Leadership Class members prior to his chamber luncheon talk last week.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar visits with Matagorda County Youth Leadership Class members prior to his chamber luncheon talk last week.

"Hegar’s talk focuses on state’s economic future" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
   Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar gave a brief overview of what he foresees coming from the 2025 legislative session during the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s luncheon last week.  “We’re looking at somewhere around a $20 billion surplus in the next legislative session,” he said.

Estlinbaum: Corps doesn’t care about Sargent Beach Road

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
   In a separate Facebook post last week, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum noted that he and County Judge Bobby Seiferman “met with the USACE last week and they are not doing anything with the road.  “They made it clear once again that they don’t care about the road or anyone that needs it.
TenarisBayCity photo TenarisBayCity had the pleasure of having an exceptional group of Matagorda County high school seniors tour the facility. This is our second-year hosting Youth Leadership Matagorda County, led by Matagorda County Judge Bobby Sieferman and Jessica Russell, executive director of Bay City CDC.

TenarisBayCity photo TenarisBayCity had the pleasure of having an exceptional group of Matagorda County high school seniors tour the facility. This is our second-year hosting Youth Leadership Matagorda County, led by Matagorda County Judge Bobby Sieferman and Jessica Russell, executive director of Bay City CDC.

Youth Leadership Matagorda tours Tenaris

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
BCPD Photo Above is one of the four Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) courses, instructed by BCPD Sgt. Ruben Gutierrez, given to city employees last week. This vital training equips civilians with the knowledge and skills necessary to react effectively in the event of an active shooter situation.

BCPD Photo Above is one of the four Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) courses, instructed by BCPD Sgt. Ruben Gutierrez, given to city employees last week. This vital training equips civilians with the knowledge and skills necessary to react effectively in the event of an active shooter situation.

City employees are trained in active shooting events

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
   The Bay City Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and preparedness of all City employees through a proactive approach to public safety education.
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