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"BCISD trustees OK bypassing attendance credit election" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved delegating responsibilities to BCISD Superintendent Chris Townsend to purchase attendance credits during their regular meeting Monday night.

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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.

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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.

Abbott directs halt to data center permits

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Monday to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes its audit.

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.

Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court proclaimed October 2026, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Matagorda County. The court was joined by members of the Crisis Center of Matagorda and Wharton County, which helps victims of domestic violence by offering a wide range of services.

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"County sets tax rate for Sept. 28 hearing" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court took action Monday on proposing the 2026 maintenance and the proposed interest and sinking fund by setting a public hearing Sept. 28 to discuss and adopt both.

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"80th Annual Rice Festival deadlines next week" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Application deadlines are swiftly approaching for the “80th Annual Rice Festival” special events. Recipe entries for the “55th Annual Rice Dish Round-Up Contest” are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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"McGee gives ‘Appraisal 101’ luncheon presentation" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Matagorda County Chief Appraiser Katharine McGee provided insight to the appraisal process during the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s luncheon Sept. 10.

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