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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Shown from left, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, City Secretary Jeanna Thompson, and councilmen Corey McCray, and Jim Folse take part in swearing in ceremony last week.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Shown from left, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, City Secretary Jeanna Thompson, and councilmen Corey McCray, and Jim Folse take part in swearing in ceremony last week.

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"McCray, Folse sworn in after election wins" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Newly elected City Councilmen Cory McCray and Jim Folse were sworn into their new terms at City Council’s regular meeting June 23.   Later in the meeting, Blayne Finlay was voted in by council as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027.
Phillips 66 photo Representatives from Phillips 66 and Bay City YMCA present $10,000 sponsorship check for the Phillips 66 Swim Safety Program.

Phillips 66 photo Representatives from Phillips 66 and Bay City YMCA present $10,000 sponsorship check for the Phillips 66 Swim Safety Program.

Matagorda County participates in free water safety event

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Representatives from Phillips 66, Bay City YMCA, and local community members gathered last week to kick off the Phillips 66 Swim Safety Program sponsorship with water safety discussion and demonstrations.
Contributed image A possible look of the main entrance of the Aquatics Center once it’s built.

Contributed image A possible look of the main entrance of the Aquatics Center once it’s built.

Aquatics Center moves to reality

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   The Aquatics Center of Matagorda County is officially moving from vision to reality, with construction scheduled to begin in July on the county’s first year-round public aquatics facility.  The Aquatics Center is a collaborative investment in the future of Matagorda County.

BCPD wants Bay City to be safe this July 4th

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
    The Bay City Police Department (BCPD) urges all residents to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary responsibly and safely on Saturday, July 4, 2026.  Several community events are scheduled throughout the day, including the Bay City Freedom Fireworks 2026 at LeTulle Park from 6 to 10 p.m.

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"Court hears complaints about posting meeting notices" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   Commissioners Court heard complaints from Donna Howard on why doesn’t the county post meeting agendas and documents for review at the court’s regular meeting Monday, June 25.  “Other counties do that,” Howard said.  Howard made her remarks at the court’s public comments section of the meeting.

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"Main Street gives approval for grant" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   Main Street board members unanimously approved a $3,664 façade grant application during their meeting last week.  Board members Kristi Lee, Carol Huitt, Alice Lowery, Matthew Morales, and Fran Baker were present, while Karen Stephens, Henry Perez, Cory McCray, and Kaci Waller were absent.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda Day in Austin volunteers gathered May 16 for a group photo and chairman Jessical Russell outlined plans for the day to voice county concerns to the Legislature.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda Day in Austin volunteers gathered May 16 for a group photo and chairman Jessical Russell outlined plans for the day to voice county concerns to the Legislature.

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"Group plans unified voice for Legislature" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   Jessica Russell talked with the leaders and volunteers for Matagorda County Day in Austin 2027 as the group came together for a photo last week.

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"Council OKs vote canvass, Aquatics loan" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   City Council canvassed the Place 1 runoff election vote June 13 and approved a four-step process for a $14 million loan for the Aquatics Center at council’s June 18 special called meeting.  Cory McCray won the runoff election by a 217-159 vote margin over Stacy L. Rowh.
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