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"Youth Leadership celebrates 16 program graduates" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Sixteen students from all five countywide school districts were recognized as “Youth Leadership Matagorda County” graduates last week.

Collegeport Day 2024

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Saturday, May 25Mopac House15274 FM 1095, Collegeport, BBQ dinner served at noonPlease bring side dishes or dessertsPlease direct donations to:Mopac House FoundationP.

Library ‘Summer Reading Program’ starts June 1

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

The Bay City Public Library is launching its annual Summer Reading Program with the theme, “Adventure Begins at the Library” on Saturday, June 1.

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286 pounds of prescription drugs turned over to DEA

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Bay City Police Department was reporting that its staff turned over 286 pounds of prescription drugs last week to DEA agents with the Drug Take Back Program.

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LCRA awards $2,850 grant to Palacios museum

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

A $2,850 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will enable the City by the Sea Museum to replace a malfunctioning exterior side door, improving both security and environmental conditions for the museum’s displays and artifacts.

Police arrest 2 men for weapons, drug charges

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Two men were arrested and jailed on several charges, including weapons and drug complaints, after a May 5 traffic stop, Bay City police said. Around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at, officers were told there was a wanted man riding around Bay City.

Police add evading arrest charge after man tries to escape

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

A Bay City man, who tried to avoid custody, was caught and arrested on a warrant by Bay City police Tuesday, May 7. Officer Keith Hatton was sent to the 2400 block of 7th street at about 8:30 a.m. May 7, in reference to suspicious persons. Upon arrival, Hatton contacted two men.

Young Family Foundation accepts grant applications

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

YK Communications announces the opening of applications for its annual Community Grants Program, in partnership with the Young Family Foundation and the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS).

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"Bay City, Palacios May sales tax rebates show increases" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Bay City and Palacios May sales tax allocations were up from the same month a year ago. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 0.4 percent more than in May 2023.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Taylor Bros. Funeral Home partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for an open house ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6.

Ribbon cuttings

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

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