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Rice Dish Round-up recipes due Sept. 16

   Time to pull out your favorite rice recipes and begin planning for the 78th Annual Rice Dish Round-Up Cooking Contest (RDR).  Entry forms, including typed recipes for the contest, are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, by emailing crpage@ag.tamu.edu.
The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas

   As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening.  Pete Teel, Ph.D.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Blackcat junior running back Aiden Williams (4) was the leading rushing in the Blackcat victory over Sweeny.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Blackcat junior running back Aiden Williams (4) was the leading rushing in the Blackcat victory over Sweeny.

"Bay City overwhelms Sweeny 48-14 in season opener" by: Mike Reddell

   Bay City Blackcats got their 2025 season off to a great start with a convincing 48-14 win over Sweeny last Friday at Memorial Stadium.  “We are a younger team this year, and had a slow start. Once the team got comfortable, great plays happened,” said Blackcat Head Coach Robert Jones.
Photo by Anna Hernandez

Photo by Anna Hernandez

"Tidehaven storms past Palacios 72-0 to start season" by: Mike Reddell

   Tidehaven routed Palacios Friday by a score of 72-0 to launch the Tigers 2025 season.  “Our boys played great. I was pleased with the level of sharpness we played with considering it was our first game and we only had one scrimmage,” said Tidehaven Head Coach David Lucio.
Contributed photo from opening ceremonies between Van Vleck and Ganado

Contributed photo from opening ceremonies between Van Vleck and Ganado

Leopard's opening ceremonies

   Van Vleck Head Coach Shannon Permenter said the 48-13 loss to Ganado last Friday was “Definitely a tough loss.   “Ganado played very well and they showed why they’re a defending state champion,” Permenter said.  “We made mistakes that they capitalized on and ran away from us.

A&M -Victoria set to join A&M System

   BRYAN–COLLEGE STATION  —  Regents recently approved final steps for the University of Houston-Victoria to officially join the A&M System on Sept. 1, becoming Texas A&M University-Victoria, the System’s 12th university.  System leaders also thanked State Senator Lois W.
Courtesy photo Ashley Hagg joins others in a festive moment at Bay City Country Club’s French Champagne Dinner.

Courtesy photo Ashley Hagg joins others in a festive moment at Bay City Country Club’s French Champagne Dinner.

"Cheers & Bon Appetit" By: Karen Restivo

   With Bay City Country Club’s exponential growth this year, board members have ushered in creative special events to accommodate the interests of their members.

"BCCDC OKs repair bid for CED exterior" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Community Development Corporation board members unanimously approved the over $84,000 bid for repairs to the Center for Energy Development (CED) exterior during their meeting Monday afternoon.  All board members were present for the meeting.