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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson holds up a 1976 phone book taken from the time capsule that he, Matagorda County Museum Director Cynthia Armstrong and Museum Archivist Jennifer Bishop opened earlier during ceremonies at the city’s LeTulle July 4 events.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson holds up a 1976 phone book taken from the time capsule that he, Matagorda County Museum Director Cynthia Armstrong and Museum Archivist Jennifer Bishop opened earlier during ceremonies at the city’s LeTulle July 4 events.

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Independence Day at LeTulle

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

BCPD busy with shootings, fireworks calls

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Bay City Police Department’s Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division responded to an unusually busy Fourth of July weekend.   In addition to the normal weekend call volume, officers handled numerous fireworks-related calls throughout the city.
Bay City Police Department personnel were recognized for outstanding work and achievements within the Narcotics Division at council’s June 23 meeting. Narcotics Officers conducted a successful, multi-jurisdictional operation that prevented a significant quantity of fentanyl from reaching the streets of Bay City. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Bay City Police Department personnel were recognized for outstanding work and achievements within the Narcotics Division at council’s June 23 meeting. Narcotics Officers conducted a successful, multi-jurisdictional operation that prevented a significant quantity of fentanyl from reaching the streets of Bay City. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

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Officers recognized for exceptional enforcement

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Courtesy photo Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Anchor Point Academy hosted a ribbon cutting last week at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center (MCBNC) in Bay City, Anchor Academy is Bay City’s newest nature-based private school on 35 acres at MCBNC. The academy is a fully accredited Christian microschool enrolling K-6 full & part-time students in its individualized, project-based program.

Courtesy photo Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Anchor Point Academy hosted a ribbon cutting last week at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center (MCBNC) in Bay City, Anchor Academy is Bay City’s newest nature-based private school on 35 acres at MCBNC. The academy is a fully accredited Christian microschool enrolling K-6 full & part-time students in its individualized, project-based program.

Anchor Point Academy hosts ribbon cutting

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

City launches ‘Customer Satisfaction Survey’

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   The City of Bay City launched a “Customer Satisfaction Survey” online last week.  “Have you interacted with the City of Bay City recently?” reads the City’s June 29 Facebook post.  “Please take a minute and let us know about your experience.
Linea Energy Senior Developer Chris Barry, center, explains the construction process for the company's solar project during a sponsored luncheon on Monday, June 29. The solar project will be located on about 2,330 acres in Buckeye. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Linea Energy Senior Developer Chris Barry, center, explains the construction process for the company's solar project during a sponsored luncheon on Monday, June 29. The solar project will be located on about 2,330 acres in Buckeye. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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"Duffy Solar luncheon draws crowd" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Over 50 people attended Linea Energy’s “Duffy Solar Community Lunch & Learn” Monday afternoon.  The 500-megawatt (MW) Duffy Solar project is located on about 2,330 acres off of FM 1468 near Buckeye.
Members of Matagorda County Historical Commission members joined Matagorda County Commissioners Court Monday to observe the nation’s 250th Birthday. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Members of Matagorda County Historical Commission members joined Matagorda County Commissioners Court Monday to observe the nation’s 250th Birthday. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

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"Commissioners agree on Air Liquide public hearing" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Matagorda County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed to set a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 3, on designating a reinvestment zone-Air Liquide Large Industries US LP Project at the court’s regular meeting Monday, June 29.
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