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"VVHS graduating 91 seniors" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   A total of 91 students will graduate from Van Vleck High School, starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Burl McKinney Stadium.  Valedictorian Makayla Alford and Salutatorian Marina Springfield will be recognized and give speeches addressing their fellow classmates and audience members.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A City Council proclamation last week designated the month of May as National Preservation Month. Main Street Director Tina Israel displays the document.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A City Council proclamation last week designated the month of May as National Preservation Month. Main Street Director Tina Israel displays the document.

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"Council OKs 380 agreement with BCCDC" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City and Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) for an Aquatics Center at council’s Special Called Meeting May 12.  The city will convey 5.501 acres of real property to BCCDC for the project site.

2026 Memorial Day closings

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, this year.  Local closures include city, Federal, and county offices.  Federal closures are the U.S. Postal Service and all banking institutions.
The Harvest House/Church of Christ Food Pantry Grand Opening was held Friday, May 15. The Harvest House project, at 1100 Nichols Av., was funded through a grant passed through the County and supported by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the total amount of $1,273,150. County Grant Administrator Crystal Morones, far right, played a key role in seeing the project through its completion. Sentinel photo/ Mike Reddell

The Harvest House/Church of Christ Food Pantry Grand Opening was held Friday, May 15. The Harvest House project, at 1100 Nichols Av., was funded through a grant passed through the County and supported by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the total amount of $1,273,150. County Grant Administrator Crystal Morones, far right, played a key role in seeing the project through its completion. Sentinel photo/ Mike Reddell

Harvest House/Church of Christ Food Pantry Grand Opening

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Collegeport Day will be Saturday, May 30

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   Collegeport Day will be Saturday, May 30, at the MOPAC House 15274 FM 1095 in Collegeport.      Texas BBQ dinner will be served at noon.      Please bring side dishes or desserts.          Please direct donations to: Mopac House Foundation P. O.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A Ribbon Cutting Re-Branding Celebration for Texan Title Holding was held Thursday, May 14, at 2021 Ave. G. Formerly known as Bay City Abstract & Title Company - with the same faces in the same roles as before. Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosted the open house.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A Ribbon Cutting Re-Branding Celebration for Texan Title Holding was held Thursday, May 14, at 2021 Ave. G. Formerly known as Bay City Abstract & Title Company - with the same faces in the same roles as before. Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosted the open house.

Chamber hosts re-branding ribbon cutting

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

House passes Save Our Shrimpers Act

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced his bill, H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 391-18-1 last week.      “For far too long, foreign shrimp has flooded our markets while U.S.
Jaxon Talbert Valedictorian

Jaxon Talbert Valedictorian

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"Talbert headed to Texas A&M" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
   Tidehaven High School’s class of 2026 Valedictorian is Jaxon Talbert.  Jaxon is the son of Patrick and Jessica Talbert, brother to Jordan, Jericho, and Jayce Talbert, and grandson of Thomas Burch, Stanley Talbert, and Janette Wollert.
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