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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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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"City OKs state grant funding for water plant" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

City Council approved a resolution last week that authorized a state grant program funding $15 million for the North Water Treatment Plant and a transmission line at its meeting last week.

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"CAST’s ‘Wait Until Dark’ makes final run this weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

This weekend is your last chance to catch Community Actors of South Texas’ (CAST) noir thriller “Wait Until Dark” directed by Darve Smith. Showtime starts at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 7-9, at CAST theater, 920 Nichols Ave in Bay City.

Turnout low in May 2 elections

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

A total of 1,034 voters cast ballots in those election out of 15,346 registered voters. The joint elections for Bay City and Palacios city and school races plus Caney Creek MUD Saturday, May 2, drew a quite low turnout. Bay City ISD Incumbent trustee Place 4 Priscilla Robinson was unopposed.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ banks on nostalgia, sassy dialogue" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

In the grand scheme of things, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” only took 20 years to come to fruition. And I’ll readily admit that when the original movie fame out in 2006, I was far too concerned with graduating high school than much else.

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