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Arson suspected for fire at old Masonic Lodge

Bay City Police Sgt. James Philp was on patrol on Ave F. at 11:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, and identified smoke coming from the old Masonic Lodge, 3404 Ave F.    Philp and additional officers investigated and discovered an open door at the back section of the building.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) Board Member Victoia Mitchell explained what to expect for "The Little Mermaid Jr." as part of CAST's summer student workshop program next year during CAST's annual "Premiere" event last week. The 2024 production season includes several musicals, comedies, and a murder mystery showcase.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) Board Member Victoia Mitchell explained what to expect for "The Little Mermaid Jr." as part of CAST's summer student workshop program next year during CAST's annual "Premiere" event last week. The 2024 production season includes several musicals, comedies, and a murder mystery showcase.

"CAST debuts 2024 season" by: Jessica Shepard

Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) recently held their annual season premiere at their theater last week.    The premiere also serves as the acting troupe’s push for patronage and other sponsorships from individuals or companies.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Tigers’ Joseph Dodds (5) puts the ball across goal line for the winning score.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Tigers’ Joseph Dodds (5) puts the ball across goal line for the winning score.

"Tigers are state bound!" by: Mike Reddell

The Tidehaven Tigers dispatched the Daingerfield Tigers 20-14 in overtime last week, propelling Tidehaven into Thursday’s state championship game against a dangerous Gunter team.

"Frick: New pact helps county roads" by: Mike Reddell

Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick said a road use agreement approved Monday, Dec. 4, addresses damage to county roads by heavy trucks.      The court approved a road use and road repair agreement with Eldora Energy, which intends to use County Road 411 – Buckeye – El Maton Road.

Tourism OKs two birding sponsorships

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

"STP Media Day debuts new owners Constellation" by: Jessica Shepard

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.

"BCISD: LSG Town Hall Zoom meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

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.