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Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad
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The surprise change is the latest step by White House to make legal immigration more difficult for foreigners already in the U.S. and for those hoping to come here. WASHINGTON — Foreigners in the U.S.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
"esVolta points out: It’s no data center" by: Mike Reddell
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An esVolta presentation at a Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture luncheon made sure people know the difference between battery storage projects and data centers. And esVolta began a somewhat humourous points of spointing to an energy storage battery.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
BCISD photo Valedictorian Grant Friesenhahn (left)
"Grant Friesenhahn headed to TAMU" by: Jessica Shepard
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Grant Friesenhahn is the Valedictorian of Bay City High School’s Class of 2026. Grant is the son of Darren and Natalie Friesenhahn, grandson of Diana Desoto, Mary Friesenhahn, and Paul Remlinger and brother to Julianne Matl and Dawson Friesenhahn.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
BCISD photo Salutatorian Jasmine Glenn (right)
"Glenn to attend UT Dallas for animation" by: Jessica Shepard
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Bay City High School’s class of 2026 Salutatorian is Jasmine Glenn. Jasmine is the daughter of Fatma Yilmaz and Nathan Glenn. She’s also the granddaughter of Șükrü and Ayșe Yılmaz and Ray and Debbie Glenn. Jasmine is attending the University of Texas at Dallas and majoring in animation.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
BCISD photo
"241 Seniors to graduate BCHS Friday" by: Jessica Shepard
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Over 240 students will graduate from Bay City High School starting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Memorial Stadium with gates opening at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
"Linea official tells court about Google pact" by: Mike Reddell
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A Linea Energy official addressed Matagorda County Commissioners Court Monday morning and said he wanted to clear up any misconception about a new agreement between Linea and Google.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
"Early vote underway for state runoff races" by: Mike Reddell
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The top state runoff races for the two parties include U.S. Senate, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. The runoff races will be on May 26. Early voting began May 18 and runs through May 22, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Bay City Service Center and the Palacios Community HUB, 1001, 5th St.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Salutatorian Marina Springfield
"Springfield plans to be a child psychiatrist" by: Jessica Shepard
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Van Vleck High School’s class of 2026 Salutatorian is Marina Springfield. Marina is the daughter of Matthew and Danielle Springfield, granddaughter of Mr. Willis, and the sister of Wade Springfield. Springfield is headed to Abilene Christian University to major in biomedical sciences.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Valedictorian Makayla Alford
"2026 VVHS Val Makayla Alford headed to TAMU" by: Jessica Shepard
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Makayla Alford is the Valedictorian of Van Vleck High School’s Class of 2026. Makayla is the daughter of Lang and Karen Alford and the sister of Ashley and Jase. Her grandparents are Gary and Beth Roberson and David and Janice Alford.
Thursday, May 21, 2026