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The Bay City Police Department recently visited YMCA kids. The kids learned about safety, meeting the officers, and receiving safety coloring books. BCPD officials thanked  YMCA for the invited to talk to youngsters. “Thank you for the invitation and opportunity to engage with and speak into the lives of our local youth, and for honorable recognition that "not all heroes wear capes." Courtesy photo

The Bay City Police Department recently visited YMCA kids. The kids learned about safety, meeting the officers, and receiving safety coloring books. BCPD officials thanked  YMCA for the invited to talk to youngsters. “Thank you for the invitation and opportunity to engage with and speak into the lives of our local youth, and for honorable recognition that "not all heroes wear capes." Courtesy photo

BCPD officers visit YMCA

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bravo & Co. Youth Theater partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony and student performances on Monday, July 6. The company is at 1000 Ave. F in Bay City and on Facebook at facebook.com/BCYouthTheater.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bravo & Co. Youth Theater partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony and student performances on Monday, July 6. The company is at 1000 Ave. F in Bay City and on Facebook at facebook.com/BCYouthTheater.

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"New Business Spotlight: ‘Bravo & Co Youth Theater’ open to all ages" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Bravo & Co Youth Theater celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting Monday afternoon.  Located at 1000 Avenue F, the theater has highlighted its students at several local events, including The Crisis Center’s “6th Annual Light Up the Square” April event.

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"Outtrim tells court about HIF event" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Matagorda County Commissioners Court swept through its agenda Monday, as it came out of the Independence Day holiday and two weeks since its last meeting.  There were few people attending the session, in contrast to the crowded conditions of several recent meetings.

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"Deputies called on Matagorda man’s death" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Matagorda County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated the death of a Matagorda man last weekend.  Sheriff’s Captain Chris Hadash said the death was initially called in as a welfare concern.  The 59-year-old Lin Scholten, lived in an RV at 467 Peach Street, Hadash said.
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