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Fire Marshal Dan Shook photo A fire at 4703 Hiram Brandon last week was ruled accidental after a man was frying fish and oil spilled over onto the county causing the kitchen to catch fire.

Fire Marshal Dan Shook photo A fire at 4703 Hiram Brandon last week was ruled accidental after a man was frying fish and oil spilled over onto the county causing the kitchen to catch fire.

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Man sent to hospital after cooking fire

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Fire did an estimated $250,000 in damage to a Hiram Brandon street residence March 25. Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, the Bay City Police Department, and the Bay City Fire Marshal were sent to the house fire at 4703 Hiram Brandon at about 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 25.

County fire calls

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:   On March 18, at 3:14 p.m., responded to a gas leak on Avenue D in Van Vleck.   On March 23, at 3:08 a.m., responded to set up a landing zoneat the 6600 block of 7th Street.
WCJC photo Wharton County Junior College Carpentry Instructor Bruce Holley displays some of the tools students will use in the General Carpentry Level I program. WCJC will launch construction trades training this spring at the Bay City campus.

WCJC photo Wharton County Junior College Carpentry Instructor Bruce Holley displays some of the tools students will use in the General Carpentry Level I program. WCJC will launch construction trades training this spring at the Bay City campus.

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WCJC offers training in carpentry at Bay City campus

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Wharton County Junior College will launch construction trades training this spring at the Bay City Campus. The first program offered will prepare students for employment in the fast-growing construction trade of carpentry.   An initial program – General Carpentry Level I – begins April 23.
Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard The 14th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off's “Best Steak” award was given to RWE Peyton Creek Wind Farm’s “Peyton Creek Cooking Company with team members Brandon Susuras, James Smith, Matthew Krenek, and Marco Flores Saturday, March 23.

Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard The 14th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off's “Best Steak” award was given to RWE Peyton Creek Wind Farm’s “Peyton Creek Cooking Company with team members Brandon Susuras, James Smith, Matthew Krenek, and Marco Flores Saturday, March 23.

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"Great Steak Cook-off set to rise above last year totals" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Bay City ISD Education Foundation President Elizabeth Hewitt is estimating that the 14th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off is set to raise more than last year’s event.

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"Marshall’s is coming to Bay City" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
The nationwide off-price clothing and home goods retailer Marshall’s is coming to Bay City, Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Executive Director Jessica Russell announced Friday.   “You heard it here first, folks!

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"Council to slow walk search for city manager" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Former City Manager Shawna Burkhart separated from the City of Bay City in late January and City Council intends to “slow-walk” the search for her replacement until council’s fiscal 2025 budget talks, City Councilman Jim Folse said Friday.

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"City hosts strategic planning focus sessions" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Roughly 65 citizens attended Bay City’s “Community Focus Groups” sessions last week.  Also among those were Mayor Robert Nelson and Interim City Manager Scotty Jones.  Opportunity Strategies, LLC Principal Alysia Cook led the 45-minute sessions from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
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