Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved approve a 5% raise for teachers and counselors with 6 or more years while all other staff received a 4% raise as part of the regular Monday night meeting.
“Plus, all staff will receive a $1,500 longevity pay check,” said... + continue reading
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Air Liquide will invest nearly $140 million to build a new world-scale Air Separation Unit (ASU) near Bay City.
The industrial gas production plant will be on about 20 acres owned by the Port of Bay City, adjacent to Oxea.
The Air Liquide plant... + continue reading
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New Linnie Roberts Elementary Principal Ashley Hagg, far right, is introduced to Linnie Roberts' granddaughter, Cheryl Roberts Owens, far left, at Monday night’s trustee meeting. Martha Brown is in the center.
The sale of $23 million in bonds to build a new Linnie Roberts Elementary on the old McAllister Elementary site was authorized by Bay City school trustees at their regular meeting Monday night.
Selling the bonds represents the fourth and final installment of the $... + continue reading
Alfred Sanchez
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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s South Texas Project Senior Resident Inspector Alfred Sanchez addressed over 25 businesspersons and citizens about the plant’s safety during a luncheon July 10.
“We’re happy to announce that STP has completed its end-of-... + continue reading
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Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture President Mitch Thames, center, discusses the Bay City Civic Center during city council’s budget workshop Thursday, July 11.
Following an executive session that included discussion of an interim city manager, City Council set the compensation for Mayor Robert Nelson Thursday, July 11.
There were three matters listed for executive session discussion, but the only action taken afterward was... + continue reading
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USA Swimming Group, taken by Stephanie Koenig. from left: Oliver Spencer, Matthew Brooks, Megan Moya, and Lucie Frick along with a group from Beaumont, we're affiliated with a large Houston-based program known as Swim Houston Aquatics Center (ShAC), said Bob Button.
Gulf Age Group Long Course Championships
Cypress, Texas
Prelim/Final
50 meter course
July 12-14
Bay City’s Oliver Spencer... + continue reading
The 18th Texas Oilman’s Invitational Fishing Tournament will be Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, at Matagorda Harbor. The tournament is a huge boost to the local economy, as well as for the many charities that benefit from TOIFT generosity.
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Dear Editor,
Several of you have asked if Texas A&M University has plans for a tuition-free program for students from low-income families similar to what the University of... + continue reading
