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"Workshop shows little favor for no wake zones on Caney" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

A Commissioners Court workshop on no wake zones showed that most people with boat ramps along Caney Creek don’t want the zones, while Colorado River boat ramp property owners favor the zones. The Monday afternoon, Dec.

"Christmas Parade reset for Dec. 14" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The City of Bay City’s Parks and Recreation, Police, and Public Works departments officially rescheduled the “HomeTown Christmas Lighted Parade” for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in downtown Bay City.

"Frick: New pact helps county roads" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick said a road use agreement approved Monday, Dec. 4, addresses damage to county roads by heavy trucks. The court approved a road use and road repair agreement with Eldora Energy, which intends to use County Road 411 – Buckeye – El Maton Road.

Tourism OKs two birding sponsorships

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Bay City Tourism Council members unanimously approved two $3,000 sponsorships promoting eco-tourism during its regular meeting Monday. The first grant was approved for the 27th Annual Audubon Matagorda County Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count (CBC) slated for Monday, Dec. 18.

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"STP Media Day debuts new owners Constellation" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

STP Nuclear Operating Company introduced new representatives from Constellation Energy Corporation at their annual Media Day event last week. Constellation Energy recently purchased NRG Energy’s 44% stake in STP earlier in November.

"BCISD: LSG Town Hall Zoom meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Bay City ISD hosted a “Lone Star Governance Town Hall” event via Zoom last week. BCISD Superintendent Dr. Dwight McHazlett, along with trustees Jill Westmoreland, James Scardami, and Priscilla Robinson, were joined by over 115 participants.

Local traffic Stop leads to Meth Arrest

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

A local traffic stop for expired registration and faulty brake lamp leads to methamphetamine arrest on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m. K9 Detective Tommy Hallman initiated a traffic stop on Texas Highway 35 East near Van Vleck, Texas.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Chick-fil-A Bay City celebrated its "Grand re-opening" with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The event recognized CFA Bay City Owner-Operator Nick Burnside along with his family, employees, and Matagorda Couny community leaders.

CFA celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation

2024 Junior Service League Sponsors

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Tiger back Connor Claxton (28) picks up yards against Poth

"Tidehaven stages exciting comeback against Poth" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Trailing Poth 28-14 to start the fourth quarter, Tidehaven mounted a fierce comeback to win 34-28 in double overtime in the state quarterfinal at Victoria Memorial Stadium Friday, Dec. 1.

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