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Weekend events on tap

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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.
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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Barn fire blamed on fireworks

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
A barn fire blamed on fireworks not only heavily damaged the structure but the flames also destroyed a boat on a trailer, UTV and water well equipment at about 11:13 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, reports show.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

Putting in work at showmanship clinic

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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