Federal funding of $6 million for dredging the mouth of the Colorado River has been appropriated for fiscal 2018-19.
The Port of Bay City (POBC) received notification July 30 of funding through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) by way of the Congressional... + continue reading
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A City Council agenda item Thursday calls for consideration of calling a special election Nov. 6 on the city manager-mayor form of government.
As contentious as that matter may be, it’s one of three main issues in Bobby Head’s lawsuit on city charter violations against... + continue reading
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Sato’s word-record, tip-to-tip horn spread is 125.75 inches, or 10.5-feet wide. The nine-year-old longhorn steer of Pam and Scott Evans at Red Bluff Ranch was measured last Thursday, to document the feat for the Guinness Book of Records.
Red Bluff Ranch owners Scott and Pam Evans’ longhorn steer Sato is the new world champion with the longest horn spread of 125.75 inches or 10.5 feet.
That official measurement – part of what the Evans will send to the Guinness Book of Records – was witnessed last Thursday... + continue reading
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New 4-H Agent
Denise Grisham was introduced as Matagorda County’s new 4-H extension agent and nine environmental health nuisance suits against property owners were authorized by commissioners court at its regular meeting, Monday, Aug. 6.
In addition, the county’s proposed fiscal 2018-... + continue reading
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Members of the Herford family stick close to their chosen government men during the last dress rehearsal for CAST's production of "Hillbilly Hankerin'. The hilarious comedy starts at 5 p.m. Aug. 10-11 at Van Vleck High School auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at Green Bros. Jewelers or online at baycitycast.com.
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The Bay City High School Blackcats began their summer conditioning regime Monday, Aug. 6, under the direction of Patrick Matthews, the new head football coach and athletic director. Above, Matthews reviews the first workout with part of the estimated 100 players who arrived at BCHS practice fields Monday. The coach told the boys what they need to accomplish to e xcel and what his expectations were.
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4-H: Matagorda County 4-H recognized the efforts and accomplishments of members and leaders during the annual recognition banquet held July 31. Award winners in no particular order include Cheryl Saha, Scollie Saha, Karly Brown, Slade Saha, Brooke Vandenbergh, Madilyn Spale, Avery Kubecka, Mallory Grimes, Shelly Grimes, Kim Sliva, Jodi Spalek and Amy Kubecka.
Bay City High School Swimming Coach Bob Button works with swimmers entering 6th through 9th grade at the BCHS Swim Camp at the city’s Valient Park Pool Tuesday, July 24. Left, the coach helps with a back stroke, while he address a group of swimmers at right.
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When I run out of column ideas, I start to Google things – random phrases, a song lyric or something I’m curious about.
One such search leads me to learn that Aug. 9... + continue reading
