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Job description for Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Position Title: Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Ambassador Club Member A great way to build relationships and business contacts is to join the Chamber Ambassadors Club.

Bay City to celebrate ‘Day of the Dead Festival' Nov. 1-2

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Visit Bay City is proud to announce its annual Day of the Dead Festival, a vibrant and culturally rich event that will take place this November 1-2.

Matagorda County Youth Leadership Program receives 2024 Best Practices Award

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

AUSTIN - The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) has named Matagorda County a recipient of a 2024 County Best Practices Award. This biennial award honors counties that have developed innovative and effective approaches to addressing local government challenges.

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"Chau to correct vote on reinvestment zone" by: Mike Reddell

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

County Attorney Jennifer Chau sent a notification Tuesday afternoon that she will correct a Commissioners Court vote Monday on the Midfield solar farm reinvestment zone to show it failed in a 2-2 tie.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Tidehaven ISD recognized 18 teachers with the "Teacher Incentive Allotment" program during the regular school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 12.

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"Tidehaven ISD recognizes TIA educators" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Tidehaven ISD Superintendent Dr. Patrick Talbert presented 18 checks as part of the “Teacher Incentive Allotment” recognition for district-wide teachers during the regular school board meeting Monday night. All trustees were present for the meeting.

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"County approves moratorium on aluminum carports" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

A moratorium on constructing aluminum carports/RV covers in a VE and AE flood zone in Matagorda County – due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl – was approved by Commissioners Court at its meeting Monday, Aug. 13.

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"BCCDC announces Rack Room Shoes" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Executive Director Jessica Russell announced that “Rack Room Shoes” was set to open its doors by the end of the year.

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"Caney Creek dredging gets stalled by Corps" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

The Caney Creek dredging project will be stalled because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has exceeded its budget, Port of Bay City Authority (POBC) Commissioners were told last week.

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"Fortenberry: Pig farm owners can’t use ‘Right to Farm Act’" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

District Judge Denise Fortenberry ruled that Ben Flores and An Huynh can’t use the “Texas Right to Farm Act” for their pig farm last week. Flores and Huynh were named as defendants in the case in the 130th District Court with Kimberly Brown and Jason Morrison the plaintiffs.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New Bay City ISD teachers across all campuses posed for a picture at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s “New Teacher Breakfast” event on Aug. 7.

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"Chamber hosts annual ‘New Teacher Breakfast’" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosted new teachers from Holy Cross and Bay City and Van Vleck ISDs for breakfast last week. Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman noted that he was no stranger to the life of an educator.

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