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City leadership: Coordination needed for BNSF rail crossing

   On Thursday January the 4th 2024, the City of Bay City was notified by light barricade a contractor for BNSF Railroad that the rail crossing on State Hwy 35 between Ave H and Ave K (the crossing closest to McDonalds) is scheduled to be completely replaced to ensure the safety of the traveling...

Early January fire calls

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On January 1, 2024 at 12:54 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 4500 block of Nichols.    On January 1, 2024 at 12:54 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 4500 block of Nichols.
Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Barn fire blamed on fireworks

   A barn fire blamed on fireworks not only heavily damaged the structure but the flames also destroyed a boat on a trailer, UTV and water well equipment at about 11:13 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, reports show.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

MLK Closings

Observance of Martin Luther King Day falls on Monday, Jan. 15 this year.    All federal offices including banking institutions and the United States Postal Service will be closed as well.    County and city offices will be closed in observance Monday.