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"Early vote underway for state runoff races" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   The top state runoff races for the two parties include U.S. Senate, Lt. Governor and Attorney General.  The runoff races will be on May 26.  Early voting began May 18 and runs through May 22, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Bay City Service Center and the Palacios Community HUB, 1001, 5th St.
Salutatorian Marina Springfield

Salutatorian Marina Springfield

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"Springfield plans to be a child psychiatrist" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   Van Vleck High School’s class of 2026 Salutatorian is Marina Springfield.  Marina is the daughter of Matthew and Danielle Springfield, granddaughter of Mr. Willis, and the sister of Wade Springfield.  Springfield is headed to Abilene Christian University to major in biomedical sciences.
Valedictorian Makayla Alford

Valedictorian Makayla Alford

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"2026 VVHS Val Makayla Alford headed to TAMU" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   Makayla Alford is the Valedictorian of Van Vleck High School’s Class of 2026.  Makayla is the daughter of Lang and Karen Alford and the sister of Ashley and Jase.  Her grandparents are Gary and Beth Roberson and David and Janice Alford.
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"VVHS graduating 91 seniors" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   A total of 91 students will graduate from Van Vleck High School, starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Burl McKinney Stadium.  Valedictorian Makayla Alford and Salutatorian Marina Springfield will be recognized and give speeches addressing their fellow classmates and audience members.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A City Council proclamation last week designated the month of May as National Preservation Month. Main Street Director Tina Israel displays the document.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A City Council proclamation last week designated the month of May as National Preservation Month. Main Street Director Tina Israel displays the document.

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"Council OKs 380 agreement with BCCDC" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City and Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) for an Aquatics Center at council’s Special Called Meeting May 12.  The city will convey 5.501 acres of real property to BCCDC for the project site.

2026 Memorial Day closings

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, this year.  Local closures include city, Federal, and county offices.  Federal closures are the U.S. Postal Service and all banking institutions.
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