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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.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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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.

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"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.

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.

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CFA celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Tiger back Connor Claxton (28) picks up yards against Poth

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

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"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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"VVISD board approves audit" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
   Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved the financial audit for the 2022-2023 fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2023, during their regular meeting Monday night.     All board members were present at the meeting.     “The audit was performed successfully,” said Wade Whitlow, KM&L, LLC partner.
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