Courtesy photo Van Vleck High School Mighty Leopard Band students recently earned straight 1 superior ratings and the Sweepstakes award at contest.
Leopard Band wins Sweepstakes
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
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City Council recognitions, promotions
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
"County Clerk reminds court Monday was start of early voting" by: Mike Reddell
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County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz reminded Commissioners Court that Monday was the start of early voting on Texas’ 17 statewide propositions – most of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Household Hazardous Waste Volunteers
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
"2025 Rice Festival opens 4-11 Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard
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The 79th Annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival opens from 4-11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds. “The Rice Festival is about more than food, music, and entertainment - it’s about community,” said Bay City Lions Club President Michael Griffith.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
"Weekend events kick off Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard
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This weekend is shaping up to be busy across the county with many annual events starting Thursday, Oct. 23. The 79th Annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival opens from 4-11 p.m. Thursday, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds, 4511 FM 2668 in Bay City. Kenny’s Funland carnival opens from 5-10 p.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The Bay City Pilot Club held their annual "Celebrity Waiter" fundraiser and awarded plaques to the waiters who made the most in tips on Thursday, Oct.16. Those winners from left are Nicasio Perez, Mike Estlinbaum and Henry Charles in first, ssecond, and third place respectively.
Celebrity Waiters
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
"Townsend: BCISD facing ‘historic’ financial challenges" by: Jessica Shepard
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About 100 people attended the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture luncheon with Bay City ISD Superintendent Chris Townsend who stressed transparency regarding the district’s financial status last Thursday. “It is my mission to save our district and student opportunities,” he said.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
"Council issues COs as part of TWDB financial assistance for city’s water system improvements" by: Mike Reddell
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City Council approved issuing certificates of obligation – not to exceed $3,735,000 – in connection with the city’s financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the city’s water system improvements, at council’s special meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
"Markham Elementary a ‘Lone Star Ribbon School’" by: Jessica Shepard
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Tidehaven ISD Superintendent Dr. Patrick Talbert told trustees that Markham Elementary was one of four rural schools chosen as a “2025 Lone Star Ribbon School” during their meeting last week. Stuart Lynn was the only school board member absent from the meeting.
Thursday, October 23, 2025