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"Challenger Baseball begins 17th annual season Saturday" by: Rebecca Horton

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

With a cake auction, smiling faces, and excitement in the air, the Bay City ChallengerBaseball League kicked off their 17th annual season this past Saturday. Teams, buddies, families and community members gathered at the Little League Baseball field in Bay City.

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"Flores presents pig farm reports" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Councilman Ben Flores presented “Right to Farm in Texas: Pigs and the City of Bay City” at the end of last week’s council meeting. “This presentation is my opinion and not the city’s,” he said in his opening disclaimer.

"Smoker cooking meat blamed for back yard grass fire" by: Dan Shook

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, Bay City Police Department, and Bay City Fire Marshal were sent to a grass fire at 1714 Spruce at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. The resident was using his smoker to cook some meat, and the heat ignited grass in the back yard.

Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, Saturday-Monday

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

(AUSTIN) — As we enter the severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Cowboys help push the cattle drive across the Colorado River last week as part of annual Huebner Cattle Drive.

Crossing the Colorado

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

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"Commissioners approve SEF arena paneling system" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Commissioners unanimously approved a new arena paneling system for the Special Events Facility (SEF) barn at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds during their regular meeting Monday. All commissioners were present for the meeting.

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"Port OKs portable building pending legal approval" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Port of Bay City Authority commissioners unanimously approved the purchase and installation of a portable building at the Port of Bay City during their meeting last Thursday.

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"Main Street looks to future 2024 projects" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Main Street Program Director Tina Israel discussed several possible downtown projects to focus on for the remainder of 2024 with her board last week.

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"Council OKs Texas HOME participation" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

City Council approved a resolution outlining the city’s participation in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program during their meeting last week. All council members were present for the Tuesday April 9 meeting.

Lots to do, see this weekend

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

If you’re looking to take advantage of the spring weather this weekend, there are plenty of outdoors events and other opportunities to explore. The Texas General Land Office’s annual spring Adopt-A-Beach cleanup will be Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. – noon up and down the Texas coast.

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