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"County approves $40K grant to EAC’s wide range of programs" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Commissioners Court approved a resolution certifying the county has made a $40,000 grant to the Economic Action Committee (EAC) of the Gulf Coast at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 28.

"BCCDC board OKs 3 grants" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved three business grants at their monthly meeting Monday afternoon.

"Early vote numbers are brisk" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Early voting is drawing large numbers in Matagorda County, and Friday is the last day to cast an early vote in the Nov. 5 general election. At Commissioners Court Monday morning, Oct. 28, County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz reported the total was 6,400 early votes cast.

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Local scenes of Halloween happenings

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

"‘Day of the Dead Festival’ on tap this weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Visit Bay City is proud to announce its annual Day of the Dead Festival, a vibrant and culturally rich event that will take place Friday-Saturday, Nov. 1-2.

"City approves YMCA contract to manage pool" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

City Council approved a contract with YMCA of Golden Crescent to manage Valiant Pool at 16th Street at council’s regular meeting last week. The action will mean the pool will stay open for area swim teams, while Hilliard will be open to the public.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Vendors lined the Matagorda County Courthouse offering a variety of wares Saturday, Oct. 26. Among holiday decor, children's toys and various food stalls were several apparel vendors like above.

Browsing Matagorda Trade Day booths

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

"Bradbury talk focuses on landowners leases" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

"Reel Reviews: ‘Venom 3’ a bittersweet capstone to alien/human friendship" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

To say that I have been eagerly awaiting this third Venom installment is an understatement. After all, I found the 2021 sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” to be such a letdown that you’d think I would stop keeping my hopes up.

Matagorda County fire calls through late October

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department: On Sept. 30, at 2:25 p.m., responded to an oil spill at Hwy 60 and FM 2668. On Sept. 30, at 5:49 p.m., to a gas leak at the 3100 block of JP Davis. On October 4, at 2:05 p.m. responded to a grass fire at the 3000 block of Avenue F. On October 4, at 5:15 p.

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