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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Wharton County Junior College WCJC Facilities Management Advisor Mike Feyen, right, points out where carpentry workstations will be located during a recent walk-through tour of the college's new trades and carpentry expansion.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Wharton County Junior College WCJC Facilities Management Advisor Mike Feyen, right, points out where carpentry workstations will be located during a recent walk-through tour of the college's new trades and carpentry expansion.

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"WCJC trades expansion project nears completion" by: Jessica Shepard

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Wharton County Junior College’s trades and carpentry $2 million expansion project is nearing completion.  WCJC Facilities Management Advisor Mike Feyen is expecting construction of the project to be “done by the end of August.”

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"City OKs 3-item change for treatment plant" by: Mike Reddell

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
City Council approved a three-item change order for the wastewater treatment plant improvements at a workshop Aug. 27.  The three change order items for include equipment materials, labor and equipment to be added to the LEM construction contract for the wastewater treatment plant.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams (7) takes off on 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams (7) takes off on 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter

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"Blackcats overwhelm Sweeny 62-34 in season opener" by: Mike Reddell

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Bay City senior wide receiver Xylan Williams had 219 total yards to help the Blackcats post a 62-24 shellacking of Sweeny to open the 2024 season there last Friday, Aug. 30.
Contributed photo Matagorda County Day in Austin steering committee kicks off planning for the March 17-18 visit to the capital. The initiative aims to bring Matagorda County’s legislative priorities to the attention of Texas lawmakers, ensuring the community’s voice is heard at the state level.

Contributed photo Matagorda County Day in Austin steering committee kicks off planning for the March 17-18 visit to the capital. The initiative aims to bring Matagorda County’s legislative priorities to the attention of Texas lawmakers, ensuring the community’s voice is heard at the state level.

Matagorda County Day in Austin set for March 17-18

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Chief urges safe driving

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Dear Bay City Residents,  Over the past few weeks, our community has experienced an unfortunate increase in traffic accidents.   As your Police Chief, the safety of our residents is my top priority, and I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of safe driving.
Contributed photo Firefighter battles the hot spots at a Van Vleck vacant house.

Contributed photo Firefighter battles the hot spots at a Van Vleck vacant house.

House fire cause undetermined

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The cause of a fire at a vacant Van Vleck house Aug. 30 was listed as undetermined, Fire Marshal Dan Shook reported.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard District 22 Congressman Troy Nehls addresses over 110 attendees at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 22.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard District 22 Congressman Troy Nehls addresses over 110 attendees at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 22.

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"Nehls talk focuses on FEMA, railroad issues" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
Over 110 people attended the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s luncheon with District 22 Congressman Troy Nehls last Thursday.
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