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Contributed Bay City Chamber of Commerce helped House of Glam Salon recently celebrate its Grand Opening with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on May 7. The new salon is located on 1710 5th Street, Bay City.

House of Glam hosts ribbon cutting

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

"Reel Reviews: ‘MKII’ blows previous film out of the water at box offices nationwide

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

When someone asked me about my first ‘Mortal Kombat’ experience, I vividly remembered a flurry of buttons being mashed and slamming a joystick around in an arcade where I could barely see the mid-point of the screen that yawned above my head.

Texas public schools see first non-pandemic enrollment drop in decades

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Latino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this year, according to a new analysis.

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Junior Service League inducts new officers

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Each April ushers in a new fiscal year for the Bay City Junior Service League, a community-driven organization dedicated to serving and strengthening Matagorda County.

Contributed photo Congratulations to Macie Gardner, Jordan Juarez, Fernando Ochoa, and Jaxon Talbert for graduating from WCJC with their Associates Degrees May 7. And both Macie and Jaxon swept the Academic Excellence awards. Mrs. Tamara Davant-Peterson and TISD Superintendent Patrick Talbert were on the stage as they received their diplomas.

THS seniors earn WCJC degrees

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Resolution #4: Seasonal Maintenance & Seasonal Checkups

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

May Spring is the best time for preventive care so you don’t get surprised by a summer emergency. A few quick inspections and small fixes now keep systems running efficiently, extend equipment life, and save on costly repairs.

"Attendance up as data center resistance at court increases" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

A higher number of people concerned with Data centers were at commissioner court’s meeting Monday than have appeared before. And there were five members of the Sheriff’s Office present at the meeting to watch over the proceedings.

"BCCDC board OKs aquatic center resolutions ahead of partners" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved several aquatic center agreements during their meeting last week. All members were present for the May 1 meeting.

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"Youth Leadership Class of 2026 recognized" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Over 25 students from countywide school districts were recognized as “2026 Youth Leadership Matagorda County” graduates last week. The students received awards and tri-colored graduation cords during the April 29 banquet.

"Townsend lists factors leading to district’s deficit funding" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Bay City ISD Superintendent Chris Townsend outlined several factors that contributed to the district’s $6.2 million deficit budget during the second “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting last week.

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