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BCPD photo Chief Christella Rodriguez stands proudly with our newly certified Bike Patrol Officers—joined by a couple of currently certified officers—who are all ready to roll.

BCPD photo Chief Christella Rodriguez stands proudly with our newly certified Bike Patrol Officers—joined by a couple of currently certified officers—who are all ready to roll.

BCPD brings Bike Patrol back into service

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
   After several years, the Bay City Police Department is officially bringing Bike Patrol back into service.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Municipal Court Administrator Katie Plunket, center, was recognized for her Texas Municipal League "Leadership Fellow" certification at the city council meeting last Tuesday, July 8.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Municipal Court Administrator Katie Plunket, center, was recognized for her Texas Municipal League "Leadership Fellow" certification at the city council meeting last Tuesday, July 8.

City Council recognitions

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Contributed photo STP Nuclear Operating Company built duck boxes and floating islands for the lake and removed and replaced the decking on the pier at LeTulle Park on Give Back Day Crew.

Contributed photo STP Nuclear Operating Company built duck boxes and floating islands for the lake and removed and replaced the decking on the pier at LeTulle Park on Give Back Day Crew.

STP helps out Le Tulle Park

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025

BCPD hosts 1st Junior Police Academy

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
   Bay City Police Department will host its first Junior Police Academy in late July, encompassing three days of learning and fun.     Due to a great response of receiving 45 applications, a second academy will be held the following week.

"Tourism OKs 7 sponsorships" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
   Bay City Tourism Advisory Council members unanimously approved seven sponsorship applications at their meeting Monday afternoon.   Of those seven applications, three were for new applicants and four from prior applicants.

"Trump Burger to come here" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) announced that Trump Burger diner planned to open by the end of July on Facebook Monday afternoon.   The restaurant is set to occupy 6500 Seventh Street – the left corner storefront at East Bay Plaza near Schulman’s MBG.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Commissioners recognized Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jeremy Nash and Deputy Matthew Martin for their life saving efforts on a Van Vleck woman in May on Monday, July 7.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Commissioners recognized Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jeremy Nash and Deputy Matthew Martin for their life saving efforts on a Van Vleck woman in May on Monday, July 7.

"DeLeon: Six loaded trailers heading to Hill Country" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
   Matagorda County Sheriff Rick DeLeon told Commissioners Court that donations were being sent to the Hill Country during the court’s public comment section Monday morning.
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