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Fire Marshal’s photo shows damage to playground equipment and burn area at the park at 612 Duncan Ave. Playground damage from fire is suspicious in nature, said Fire Marshal. Photo/ Fire Marshal Dan Shook

"Playground equipment damaged by fire" By Dan Shook

News Staff

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Playground equipment at Duncan Park, 612 Duncan Avenue, was ablaze when the Bay City Police Department, Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, and Bay City Fire Marshal answered the fire call at about 10:20 p.m. March 8.

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"Commissioners OK Shoshana Storage Project reinvestment zone" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Commissioners unanimously approved the Shoshana Storage Project, LLC reinvestment zone during their meeting Monday morning. All commissioners were present for the March 4 meeting. That action immediately followed a 1-minute public hearing for the zone.

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"MCEDC hosts flood risk management meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation partnered with Anchor QEA for a flood risk management study public meeting last week.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell

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"Jr. Livestock Show Auction raises $747,700" by: MaLinda Reddell

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The 2024 Grand Champion steer was shown by Van Vleck FFA member Laynee Matchett at the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) Junior Livestock Auction Saturday, March 2.

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"Council approves contract for 5th Street waterline assessment" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

City council members unanimously approved a contract with Garver Engineering to do an assessment of the 5th Street waterline during their regular meeting last week. Becca Sitz was the only council member absent at the Feb. 27 meeting.

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"Wellness Matagorda looks at YMCA for aquatic center partnership" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Wellness Matagorda board members recently met with YMCA of The Golden Crescent CEO Bud Oliver to discuss the future of an aquatic center in partnership with YMCA. There were also community partners and concerned parties at the meeting.

Photo from Dan Shook

Multiple injuries caused by crash

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Eight people – three adults and five children – were hurt in a vehicle accident at Avenue F and Grace Street at about 7:40 a.m. Friday, March 1.

"Unofficial final voting totals available" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Unofficial final vote totals for contested races show Rick DeLeon defeated Philip Hester for Matagorda County Sheriff in the Republican Primary Tuesday.DeLeon's total was 3,243 votes or 64%, while Hester had 1,756 votes, or 35%.

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"BCCDC board awards $4,100 façade grant" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Bay City Community Development Corporation board members unanimously approved a $4,100 business retention and expansion grant for Amy’s Cookie Co. & Bakery during their regular meeting Monday afternoon. The façade grant covers new signage and exterior improvements to the building.

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"Commissioners OK $5K pager reimbursement" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Commissioners unanimously approved a $5,000 reimbursement to the City of Bay City for the “Volunteer Fire Department Pager Project” and amended the project contract during their Monday meeting.

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