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"BCCDC members take on strategic planning" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members participated in their annual strategic planning session last week.  Board members present include Ben Flores, Jim Folse, Jeanette Bell, Erandi Allison, and Alisha Cornett while those absent were Blayne Finlay and Clint Hewitt.
Ashley Furniture partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26. The business is located at 3510 7th St. in Bay City. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Ashley Furniture partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26. The business is located at 3510 7th St. in Bay City. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Ashley Furniture opening

Matagorda County Historical Commission Chairperson Carol Gibbs, right, received a Recognition Award in Appreciation “for your exceptional service in Preservation of Matagorda County History 2024. Presenting the award were (MCHC) board members Deean Griffith, far left, and Jennifer Bishop. The award was presented at the commission’s September meeting. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Matagorda County Historical Commission Chairperson Carol Gibbs, right, received a Recognition Award in Appreciation “for your exceptional service in Preservation of Matagorda County History 2024. Presenting the award were (MCHC) board members Deean Griffith, far left, and Jennifer Bishop. The award was presented at the commission’s September meeting. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Matagorda County fire calls

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On Sept. 19, at 11:21 a.m., responded to a motor vehicle fire at Hwy 35 and Nile Valley.On Sept. 20, at 7:51 p.m., responded to a motor vehicle fire at the 1400 block of FM 457.    On Sept. 22, at 11:02 a.m.

Extension Service, MRMC partner for Diabetes Lunch & Learn

   Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office and the Matagorda Regional Medical Center Wellness Center partner for a “Diabetes Lunch & Learn” event starting at noon Friday, Oct. 11, in the Harbor Room at the Wellness Center (Dome), 135 Medical Center Drive.