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"Scotty Jones appointed as city manager" by: Mike Reddell & Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

City Council announced its decision to appoint interim city manager Scotty Jones as City Manager following an executive session that followed the Nov. 12 regular meeting.

"Registration for Holiday Food Drive will be Nov. 21" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Registration for the annual “Matagorda County Holiday Food Drive” opens this Thursday, Nov. 21. Citizens can sign up from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Ave. H and 4th St. in Bay City. There is a 1-box limit per household and ID is required for registration.

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LCRA awards $50,000 grant for new roof at Historic Blessing Hotel

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

The Blessing Historical Foundation soon will replace the roof at the historic Hotel Blessing, an important community meeting place that was damaged in Hurricane Beryl, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a resolution Monday, Nov. 18, certifying the county made a $30,000 grant to the Friends of Elder Citizens, who provide home-delivered meals to homebound persons whoare elderly and/or have a disability.

Commissioners approve Friends of Elder Citizens resolution

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

TenarisBayCity photo What an adventure! We sent a group of students from Blessing Elementary - Tidehaven Independent School District - on a field trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science Nov. 4. Check out these future leaders exploring the world of science!

Blessing students tour Houston Museum of Natural Science

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

"Reel Reviews: ‘Red One’ is better than critics are saying by a mile" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

While I know we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, there is no denying that the holiday season is in full swing! I’m always on the lookout for new festive flicks to enjoy with my family and decided to take a crack at ‘Red One’ last week.

Correcting line of information claiming Sargent Beach closed

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

We need your help in correcting a line of misinformation. It seems the US Corps of Engineers released a press release that didn’t fully cover the situation along the Gulf Coast. The press release dated Nov 5, 2024, claimed Sargent beach was closed.

"Tidehaven school board OKs $1,500 employee stipend" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Tidehaven ISD trustees unanimously approved a $1,500 retention stipend for all current employees on December’s payroll during their meeting Monday night. All school board members were present. “We are extremely blessed in our district,” said Tidehaven ISD Superintendent Dr. Patrick Talbert.

"‘Run & Roll with the Waves’ set Saturday" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Over 80 participants have registered in advance for Wellness Matagorda County’s “Run & Roll with the Waves” fundraiser set for this Saturday, Nov. 16.

High schools playoff information

News Staff

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Congratulations to all our teams headed to the District Playoffs Playoff game information for the following: Bay City Blackcats football Bi-District Playoff Information Opponent: Hidalgo Date: Thursday, Nov. 14 Time: 7 p.m.

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