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People mingle and talk before the Sargent Community Center groundbreaking begins Monday afternoon, Nov. 3. Sargent residents welcome the construction of the new center that will be built behind the present library. Ultimate plans call for the library to be located in the Community Center. Sentinel Photo/ MaLinda Reddell

People mingle and talk before the Sargent Community Center groundbreaking begins Monday afternoon, Nov. 3. Sargent residents welcome the construction of the new center that will be built behind the present library. Ultimate plans call for the library to be located in the Community Center. Sentinel Photo/ MaLinda Reddell

Library gathering point before the groundbreaking

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture photo Rhomak's Rejuvenation Bar partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 3. The bar is located at 1701 Golden Avenue in Bay City.

Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture photo Rhomak's Rejuvenation Bar partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 3. The bar is located at 1701 Golden Avenue in Bay City.

Rhomak hosts ribbon cutting

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Estlinbaum completes session of A&M Leadership Academy

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
   Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum completed the second of four sessions in the Commissioners Court Leadership Academy (CCLA).  The academy is a highly respected program hosted by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government, part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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"BCCDC board OKs Russell, Frankson resignations" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously accepted resignations from BCCDC Executive Director Jessica Russell and BCCDC Treasurer Jim Frankson Monday afternoon.  Clint Hewitt and Bruce Krauspkof were the only board members absent.

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"County hears updates on multi-county oyster gardening" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
   Amy Nowlin and Bill Balboa updated Commissioners Court on an oyster garden project that entered the “collect and relocation” phase at the court’s meeting Monday, Oct 27.  Nowlin is the county’s Coastal and Marine Extension Agent and Bill Balboa is with the Matagorda Bay Foundation.

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"City seasonal festivities set to start Friday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
   With a perfect weather forecast for this weekend, the City of Bay City hosts a few seasonal festivities starting Friday afternoon.  Bay City Main Street Program hosts “Downtown Trick-or-Treat” from 3:30-5:30 p.m. around the Matagorda County Courthouse square.
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