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City and City Manager part ways amicably

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The City of Bay City and City Manager have reached a mutual agreement to separate her employment with the City under the terms of her Employment Contract.  The City’s decision to separate with the City Manager is simply a desire to go in a different direction.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

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"Huffman: Session was productive for ag issues" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   There were several agriculture related bills passed in the 2023 legislative session that State Senator Joan Huffman pointed out at the Gulf Coast Regional Cattlemen’s Workshop and Trade Show Friday, Jan. 12, at the Bay City Civic Center.

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Weekend events on tap

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   Community Actors of South Texas kicks off its 2024 season with “A Night on Broadway: Fairytale Adventure” on Thursday night.    Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, at the CAST building, 920 Nichols Ave. in Bay City.    All tickets are $45 per person and must be purchased in advance online at casttx.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The January luncheon of the Women in Touch Initiative drew an impressive gathering of women to hear Crisis Center Director Keilli Wright-Nelson.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The January luncheon of the Women in Touch Initiative drew an impressive gathering of women to hear Crisis Center Director Keilli Wright-Nelson.

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"Nelson shares motivating domestic violence story" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   Matagorda County Crisis Center Executive Director Kelli Wright-Nelson cautioned Women in Touch Initiative (WITI) luncheon attendees that living life isn’t about “planning the perfect Facebook life” last week.
Contributed photo Pictured from left are: Minister Thomas Swift, Cheryl Rutherford, Minister Jerry Manning, Honoree: Pastor Ruben Newell and Donnye Massey Stone.

Contributed photo Pictured from left are: Minister Thomas Swift, Cheryl Rutherford, Minister Jerry Manning, Honoree: Pastor Ruben Newell and Donnye Massey Stone.

Pastor Ruben Newell receives ‘Keeping the Dream Alive’ MLK Award

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   The MLK Celebration Committee of Matagorda County presented the “Keeping the Dream Alive” MLK Award to Pastor Ruben Newell.    This award is given to individuals who are involved in community events and helps to fight the injustices that Dr. King fought.

City leadership: Coordination needed for BNSF rail crossing

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
   On Thursday January the 4th 2024, the City of Bay City was notified by light barricade a contractor for BNSF Railroad that the rail crossing on State Hwy 35 between Ave H and Ave K (the crossing closest to McDonalds) is scheduled to be completely replaced to ensure the safety of the traveling...

Early January fire calls

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On January 1, 2024 at 12:54 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 4500 block of Nichols.    On January 1, 2024 at 12:54 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 4500 block of Nichols.
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