Lifestyle

"TISD trustees approve tax rate, budget" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   Tidehaven ISD trustees unanimously approved the 2024-25 fiscal year $13.9 million budget and tax rate during a special-called meeting on Monday, Aug. 26.  All board members were present except for Stephen Crow.  The district’s total tax rate includes about $0.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Wharton County Junior College WCJC Facilities Management Advisor Mike Feyen, right, points out where carpentry workstations will be located during a recent walk-through tour of the college's new trades and carpentry expansion.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Wharton County Junior College WCJC Facilities Management Advisor Mike Feyen, right, points out where carpentry workstations will be located during a recent walk-through tour of the college's new trades and carpentry expansion.

"WCJC trades expansion project nears completion" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   Wharton County Junior College’s trades and carpentry $2 million expansion project is nearing completion.  WCJC Facilities Management Advisor Mike Feyen is expecting construction of the project to be “done by the end of August.

"City OKs 3-item change for treatment plant" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   City Council approved a three-item change order for the wastewater treatment plant improvements at a workshop Aug. 27.  The three change order items for include equipment materials, labor and equipment to be added to the LEM construction contract for the wastewater treatment plant.

Rice Dish Round-Up forms are due Sept. 12

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   Pull out your favorite rice recipes and begin planning for the annual “Rice Dish Round-Up Cooking Contest!”     Entry forms and typed recipes for the 2024 Rice Dish Round-Up Contest are due by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

‘Run your race in your lane’

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   When you ask children what they want to be when they grow up, most will answer: a policeman, fireman, teacher, astronaut, doctor, nurse, president, etc.  All of their choices are noble and essential in a world that evolves when the focus is on service to others.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams (7) takes off on 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams (7) takes off on 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter

"Blackcats overwhelm Sweeny 62-34 in season opener" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams had 219 total yards to help the Blackcats post a 62-24 shellacking of Sweeny to open the 2024 season there last Friday, Aug. 30.
Contributed photo Matagorda County Day in Austin steering committee kicks off planning for the March 17-18 visit to the capital. The initiative aims to bring Matagorda County’s legislative priorities to the attention of Texas lawmakers, ensuring the community’s voice is heard at the state level.

Contributed photo Matagorda County Day in Austin steering committee kicks off planning for the March 17-18 visit to the capital. The initiative aims to bring Matagorda County’s legislative priorities to the attention of Texas lawmakers, ensuring the community’s voice is heard at the state level.

Matagorda County Day in Austin set for March 17-18

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Chief urges safe driving

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
   Dear Bay City Residents,  Over the past few weeks, our community has experienced an unfortunate increase in traffic accidents.   As your Police Chief, the safety of our residents is my top priority, and I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of safe driving.
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