A total of 62 students will graduate from Tidehaven High School starting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Delvin Taska Memorial Stadium.  Valedictorian Kevin Rickaway and Salutatorian Ava Hickl will be recognized and give speeches addressing their fellow classmates and audience…
   Commissioners Court approved submitting a state contract extension request letter with the General Land Office on a project for drainage and sewer lines at the court’s regular meeting Monday, May 13.  Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick said the GLO contract will mean “all of the…
   Ava Hickl is the Salutatorian of Tidehaven High School’s Class of 2024.  Ava is the daughter of Jody and Cindy Hickl and the granddaughter of Ronald and Cynthia Hickl, Ruben and Elvia Gonzalez, and Joe Avila.  She’s also the sister to Brett and Zack Hickl.  Hickl plans…
   Tidehaven High School’s class of 2024 Valedictorian is Kevin Rickaway.  Kevin is the son of Chris and Esmerelda Rickaway and is the brother of Cristian Aguilar and Adolfo Aguilar.  Rickaway plans to attend Victoria College to finish basic classes and then transfer to Texas A…
   Bay City Tourism Department hosted a strategic planning and Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) training session last week.  Opportunity Strategies, LLC Principal Alysia Cook led the planning sessions on Thursday, March 21.  Not all tourism advisory council or eco-tourism partnership…
   My siblings made it home in time for Mother’s Day last weekend.  And while it was a fast and furious family get-together with a mostly quick turnaround, the overarching goal was to make sure mom was happy.  I think we accomplished that goal for the most part – plus, my sister…
   Another week of gains has the S&P 500 index back near 5200.  This is really shooting a hole in the old saying about selling in May and go away.    Of late, most of the move has come on the back of lower-than-expected jobs and earnings reports that have shown better…
   When you’re creating your estate plan and thinking of where you want your assets to go, you also may be thinking about how to be fair to your loved ones - but is that the same as treating everyone equally?  In estate planning, “equal” doesn’t always mean “fair.”  If you have…
   Collegeport Day is a time to remember and celebrate our community’s rich heritage.    Early Collegeport flourished as settlers arrived bring hope for new beginnings and prosperity.      After all, Collegeport’s motto was “The Town of Opportunity.”   …
Saturday, May 25Mopac House15274 FM 1095, Collegeport, BBQ dinner served at noonPlease bring side dishes or dessertsPlease direct donations to:Mopac House FoundationP. O. Box 175Collegeport, TX 77428Contributions at the door welcome.Register upon arrival.Collegeport Area Volunteer Fire…
   Commissioners Court approved submitting a state contract extension request letter with…
   Bay City Tourism Department hosted a strategic planning and Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT)…
   Bay City and Palacios May sales tax allocations were up from the same month a year ago…
   A total of 62 students will graduate from Tidehaven High School starting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Delvin Taska Memorial Stadium.
Saturday, May 25Mopac House15274 FM 1095, Collegeport, BBQ dinner served at noonPlease bring side dishes or dessertsPlease direct donations to:Mopac House…
The Bay City Public Library is launching its annual Summer Reading Program with the theme, “Adventure Begins at the Library” on Saturday, June 1.  “…
  Bay City Police Department was reporting that its staff turned over 286 pounds of prescription drugs last week to DEA agents with the Drug Take Back…
   The Tidehaven Tigers played Poth in a best of 3 series and won two games to one.   In game on, we lost 5-3 in 9 innings.  …
   My siblings made it home in time for Mother’s Day last weekend.  And while it was a fast and furious family get-together with a mostly quick…
   Another week of gains has the S&P 500 index back near 5200.  This is really shooting a hole in the old saying about selling in May and go…
   When you’re creating your estate plan and thinking of where you want your assets to go, you also may be thinking about how to be fair to your…
December 14, 1946- November 28, 2023    Ida Lee Vickers Muskiet, a devout Catholic, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend…
December 14, 1946- November 28, 2023    “The sun always shines for the cool.”    This was the mantra of my dad, the coolest man I ever…
August 23, 1937- September 10, 2023    Helen Sellers Vacek, 86, of El Campo, Texas, went on to be with her Father in heaven on September 10, 2023.…