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"Commissioners Court proposes a lower tax rate" By: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   County Judge Bobby Seiferman read a statement Monday morning that the proposed Matagorda County fiscal 2025 budget would raise more money from property taxes than last year.  At Commissioners Court regular meeting, the judge said that amount would be $2,225,376, a 9.

"Council OKs BCCDC pact with developer" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   City Council authorized, on second reading, the Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) to enter into a contract with BC Development Group for a seven-year term.  The action was taken at council’s regular meeting Sept. 10.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell HIF-USA CEO Renato Pereira, Vice President of Project Execution Haytham Afifi and Community Affairs and Permitting Manager James Outtrim lead the latest update on the HIF-USA project during a luncheon at the Civic Center last Thursday.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell HIF-USA CEO Renato Pereira, Vice President of Project Execution Haytham Afifi and Community Affairs and Permitting Manager James Outtrim lead the latest update on the HIF-USA project during a luncheon at the Civic Center last Thursday.

"HIF officials remind community they’re grateful for its support" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   With attendees numbering over 150, HIF-USA CEO Renato Pereira shared his reasons for updating the community on the eFuels project timeline last Thursday, Sept. 12.

"Gourmet Guys on tap Sept. 28" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   Matagorda County Museum hosts its annual Gourmet Guys fundraiser from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St.    This year’s theme is “Chef’s Signature Dishes” and tickets are $40 per person.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck High School Homecoming King Corey Austin and Queen Isabel Coleman were crowned last Friday at pre-game ceremonies.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck High School Homecoming King Corey Austin and Queen Isabel Coleman were crowned last Friday at pre-game ceremonies.

Van Vleck Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Ashley store opening set for Sept. 26

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   Stimson & Sons will celebrate its newest Ashley store opening in Bay City.  The new retail store will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting of its 25,000-square-foot showroom at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 3510 7th Street.

Robber steals bag of cash from Ai United Insurance

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   A robber grabbed a bank bag full of cash from an Ai United Insurance employee at 10:13 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, Bay City police reported.     Officers were sent to the insurance firm at 2515 7th Street, in reference to a theft.

4-H Year begins

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   The 2024-2025 4-H year officially kicks off September 1!Matagorda County 4-H of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is excited to welcome new and returning members to another year of 4-H programming and opportunity.  4-H is a club for youth ages 8 to 18 in grades 3-12.

"Tourism Council OKs $3K for Rice Festival " by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
   Bay City’s Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) unanimously approved a sponsorship application for the 78th Annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival event at a special meeting Monday afternoon.  The council approved up to $3,000 for the event while the application requested $20,000.
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