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Police Department, Volunteer Fire Department to host first-ever National Night Out block party

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

The Bay City Police Department, in partnership with the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, announces Bay City’s first-ever National Night Out, which will be Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot at 2201 Avenue H. National Night Out will take place alongside the Bay City...

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"Court transfers burn ban condition management to County Fire Marshal" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Commissioners Court transferred the management of burn ban conditions from Emergency Management to County Fire Marshal Mike Voorhies at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Sept. 21.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The flag-bearing Van Vleck Leopards make their entrance to Burl McKinney Stadium last Friday for their game against Wharton. Van Vleck won 28-14. See Page 7 for more photos of the game.

Flag-bearing Leopards game entrance

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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"Denbow takes HOT ordinance update to council" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Communication & Cultural Arts Director Samantha Denbow brought several amendments to the City of Bay City’s Code of Ordinances regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT Tax) to the Tourism Advisory Council on Sept. 18.

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"Tourism board OKs ‘Forest of Fear’ sponsorship" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Tourism Advisory Council members unanimously approved up to $5,000 for the Bay City High School Project Grad 2027’s “Forest of Fear” event at their meeting last Friday.

It was Lil A-Cat night at Memorial Stadium as these little ones join Bay City Aristocats during the halftime performance with the BCHS Band at the Bay City-West Orange Stark football game. For game coverage, see Page 6. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

BCHS 'Lil A-cat Night'

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Bay City JSL announces 2027 Charity Ball theme

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

The Bay City Junior Service League held its recent annual luncheon at the Bay City Country Club, where members announced the theme for the 2027 Charity Ball, “The Ripple.”

City of Bay City launches Municipal Brand Identification and Development Initiative

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

The City of Bay City is launching the Municipal Brand Identification and Development Initiative, the City’s first comprehensive effort to develop a unified citywide brand that reflects the community’s identity, character, values, and vision for the future.

Gorilla Property Services recently had its grand opening. The company offers many property maintenance needs. Call them at 979-318-1535 to clean gutters, windows, roof, dryer vent. They can even hang your holiday lights. Contributed photo

Gorilla Property Services holds grand opening ceremony

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

"Reel Reviews: Latest ‘Resident Evil’ flick heavy on body horror" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Frequently, I find myself really hating it when Hollywood decides to reboot a beloved film franchise. Take the latest “Resident Evil” flick’s entry into what began as strictly a videogame franchise.

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