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Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Animal Control Officer Miguel Mirelez showed off Annie the Red-footed Tortoise, center, to a group of youngsters at Bay City Public Library's "Tails and Tales" event last week. Mirelez gave tips on keeping pets and wildlife safe during the summer and cautioned children to get an adult if there is something wrong with an animal so that Animal Control can be notified.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Animal Control Officer Miguel Mirelez showed off Annie the Red-footed Tortoise, center, to a group of youngsters at Bay City Public Library's "Tails and Tales" event last week. Mirelez gave tips on keeping pets and wildlife safe during the summer and cautioned children to get an adult if there is something wrong with an animal so that Animal Control can be notified.

Tortoise touching at 'Tails and Tales' event

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) recognized former board member Blayne Finlay, right, for his commitment and service while on the board during their monthly meeting Monday, June 30. BCCDC Executive Director Jessica Russell, left, gifted Finlay with a clock on behalf of the board.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) recognized former board member Blayne Finlay, right, for his commitment and service while on the board during their monthly meeting Monday, June 30. BCCDC Executive Director Jessica Russell, left, gifted Finlay with a clock on behalf of the board.

"BCCDC board approves three grant applications" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved three grant applications – two façade and one website - during their regular meeting Monday afternoon.   Branded KB Boutique’s $1,475 façade grant application was approved for new signage at its new location.

"NRC reviews STP during council meeting" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   City Council heard an STP plant performance assessment and took action on the ongoing Railroad Quiet Zone study at its regular meeting June 24.  Council heard an STP plant End of Cycle Assessment – 2024 – from John Vera, a Senior Resident Inspector with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Markham gas leak contained

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   The Matagorda County Office of Emergency Management announced that a natural gas leak was contained in Markham Wednesday, June 25.
Sentinel File photo Bay City Parks & Recreation's annual "Freedom Fireworks" Independence Day celebration is from 6-10 p.m. Friday at LeTulle Park. The free event features family fun, food trucks, live entertainment, and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m

Sentinel File photo Bay City Parks & Recreation's annual "Freedom Fireworks" Independence Day celebration is from 6-10 p.m. Friday at LeTulle Park. The free event features family fun, food trucks, live entertainment, and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m

Public invited to Freedom Fireworks Friday

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   Freedom Fireworks - Bay City’s birthday bash for America’s 249th – will be at 6 p.m. Friday, July 4, at LeTulle Park   The public is invited to celebrate the 249th birthday of the Declaration of Independence.

July 4th closings and events

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   Federal, city and county offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.  Included in federal closings are the United States Postal Service and banks.  Banks and the postal service return to regular business hours on Saturday, July 5.

Fireworks illegal in city limits

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   The Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office wants to remind all residents that fireworks are illegal in the city limits.   The Bay City Police Department and the Bay City Fire Marshal will be out during the holiday to enforce the Bay City ordinances regarding fireworks.
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