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"LEPC hears updates on debris pickup" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
   Emergency Management Coordinator Amanda Campos reported on the Hurricane Beryl debris collection status at the Quarterly Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting July 31.  Campos noted that all but about 50 Matagorda County residences have power restored due to losses.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Seymour Krelborn (Ray Garcia) left, gets visibly uncomfortable listening to Dr. Orin Scrivello, DDS (Todd Bonny), right, trying to persuade him into a new partnership for more fame and notoriety of his Audrey 2 plant during CAST's press night Aug 1. That scene is one of many in the comedic musical "Little Shop of Horrors" being showcased this week Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 8-10.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Seymour Krelborn (Ray Garcia) left, gets visibly uncomfortable listening to Dr. Orin Scrivello, DDS (Todd Bonny), right, trying to persuade him into a new partnership for more fame and notoriety of his Audrey 2 plant during CAST's press night Aug 1. That scene is one of many in the comedic musical "Little Shop of Horrors" being showcased this week Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 8-10.

"CAST’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ almost sold out" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
   Time’s running out to get your tickets to see the Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) production of “Little Shop of Horrors” this week.  At press time Monday morning, Saturday seats have already sold out and there is a limited number for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday shows Aug. 8-9.

3 ways the climate crisis will impact the hurricane season

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the most active on record with 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 becoming hurricanes and as many as 7 developing into major hurricanes during hurricane season which officially runs...
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Police Chief Christella Rodriguez and Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director Jessica Russell posed with the BCCDC board to celebrate the community partnership between the entities Monday afternoon. The partnership will help fund the creation of a new public safety facility.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Police Chief Christella Rodriguez and Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director Jessica Russell posed with the BCCDC board to celebrate the community partnership between the entities Monday afternoon. The partnership will help fund the creation of a new public safety facility.

"BCCDC board OKs new business retention employee position" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved creating a “Business Retention and Expansion Specialist” role for the BCCDC office during their regular meeting Monday afternoon.  All voting board members were present for the meeting except Ben Flores.

"Denbow to head new department" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
   The City of Bay City announced the creation of a new Communications and Marketing Department last week.  This strategic move is designed to strengthen the city’s outreach efforts, improve transparency, and enhance the effectiveness of communication between the municipality and its residents.

"Main Street Program to fully return to the city " by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
   City Council unanimously voted against renewing the Main Street Program management contract with Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) after a brief executive session on July 23.  The contract will conclude Monday, Sept. 30, and means the Main Street program will return to the city.
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