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Escapee captured at FM 521 Park

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   An inmate escaped from a Brazoria County prison unit Sunday evening and led law enforcement on a manhunt before being captured early Monday in Matagorda County.   Deputies around 8:30 a.m. captured the  man, Robert Dean Yancy Jr.

"Retiring Finlay swears in Sullivan" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Suzanne Sullivan was sworn in as Associate Municipal Court Judge by longtime Municipal Court   Judge Mark Finlay at City Council's regular meeting Dec. 12.    Finlay was honored at the meeting for his years of service to the city as municipal court judge.
BCPD photo Bay City Police officers want people to see a real-life reminder of lives lost on Texas roads.

BCPD photo Bay City Police officers want people to see a real-life reminder of lives lost on Texas roads.

BCPD joins traffic safety campaign

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
   Bay City Police Department is joining TxDOT’s traffic safety campaign #EndTheStreakTX to raise awareness about the long streak of traffic deaths in Texas and how this is an issue that impacts every Texan.

"Registration for BCISD YMCA open" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
   Parents of Bay City ISD elementary students can register their children for afterschool care online now.    Afterschool care will be available for children in pre-kindergarten-fifth grade at Cherry, Linnie Roberts, and Tenie Holmes elementary campuses.

"December rebates up from 2022" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
   Bay City and Palacios December sales tax rebates were higher than the same month last year.     Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said he sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 2.

Arson suspected for fire at old Masonic Lodge

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
   Bay City Police Sgt. James Philp was on patrol on Ave F. at 11:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, and identified smoke coming from the old Masonic Lodge, 3404 Ave F.    Philp and additional officers investigated and discovered an open door at the back section of the building.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) Board Member Victoia Mitchell explained what to expect for "The Little Mermaid Jr." as part of CAST's summer student workshop program next year during CAST's annual "Premiere" event last week. The 2024 production season includes several musicals, comedies, and a murder mystery showcase.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) Board Member Victoia Mitchell explained what to expect for "The Little Mermaid Jr." as part of CAST's summer student workshop program next year during CAST's annual "Premiere" event last week. The 2024 production season includes several musicals, comedies, and a murder mystery showcase.

"CAST debuts 2024 season" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
   Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) recently held their annual season premiere at their theater last week.    The premiere also serves as the acting troupe’s push for patronage and other sponsorships from individuals or companies.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Tigers’ Joseph Dodds (5) puts the ball across goal line for the winning score.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Tigers’ Joseph Dodds (5) puts the ball across goal line for the winning score.

"Tigers are state bound!" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
   The Tidehaven Tigers dispatched the Daingerfield Tigers 20-14 in overtime last week, propelling Tidehaven into Thursday’s state championship game against a dangerous Gunter team.    The title game between Tidehaven (14-0) and the Gunter Tigers (15-0) will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
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