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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council last week approved a proclamation recognizing October 5, 2023, as "Bay City Teachers' Day." At the center of photo, Bay City ISD Superintendent Dwight McHazlett (left) and Mayor Robert Nelson show off the proclamation.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council last week approved a proclamation recognizing October 5, 2023, as "Bay City Teachers' Day." At the center of photo, Bay City ISD Superintendent Dwight McHazlett (left) and Mayor Robert Nelson show off the proclamation.

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"Council OKs Jones as assistant city manager; approves tax levy, budget" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
City Council approved Finance Director Scotty Jones as the new assistant city manager after an executive session discussion at council’s regular meeting Sept. 26.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard STP Chief Nuclear Officer Kym Harshaw spoke about her inspiration and drive during the first-ever "Women In Touch Initiative" luncheon Sept. 28. The next WITI luncheon is slated for January 2024.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard STP Chief Nuclear Officer Kym Harshaw spoke about her inspiration and drive during the first-ever "Women In Touch Initiative" luncheon Sept. 28. The next WITI luncheon is slated for January 2024.

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"WITI hosts inaugural luncheon" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
During the “Women In Touch Initiative’s (WITI)” first-ever luncheon STP Chief Nuclear Officer Kym Harshaw spoke about her inspiration and drive that led her to her current job position.    “I owe a lot of my drive to my mother,” Harshaw said to the 184-member audience at the Bay City Country Club.

MRMC ‘Pulse’ fundraiser Saturday

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation’s (MRMCF) fall fundraising event, “Pulse: A Bavarian Experience” kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St.    This fun Oktoberfest-themed night will raise funds to upgrade the cardiac patient monitoring system at...
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, left, visits with Bay City ISD Superintendent Dr. Dwight McHazlett during Hegar’s Energy Tour in Matagorda County Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, left, visits with Bay City ISD Superintendent Dr. Dwight McHazlett during Hegar’s Energy Tour in Matagorda County Wednesday, Sept. 27.

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"Hegar visits STP on tour" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
While on his “Good for Texas Tour: Energy” State Comptroller Glenn Hegar visited South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) and then discussed the importance of having varied energy sources last week.

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"County OKs $40K for firefighting boat" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Commissioners Court approved $40,000 in federal funding for a firefighting boat for Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department at the court’s meeting Monday, Sept. 25.    County Judge Bobby Seiferman said the boat “is really needed for fire suppression on the Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW).”
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Christie Dement

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Christie Dement

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"Dement discusses old buildings at outreach meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Around 40 people showed up to Van Vleck ISD’s first “Community Outreach” meeting discussing the fate of three older buildings left in the district Monday night.    Those buildings discussed were the O.H. Herman Middle School campus, E. Rudd Intermediate campus, and the old field house.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Melissa Hamilton

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Melissa Hamilton

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"Hamilton: No one understands WOTUS" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
About 60 people attended the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association’s “Ag Producer’s Breakfast” last Friday to hear the latest on Waters of the United States (WOTUS).

Report: Sargent breakwater bids have gone out

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Bids have gone out for the Sargent Beach Breakwater and Jetty project that’s aimed at restoring the beach sand and preventing erosion.    Rhonda Gregg-Hirsh/ Project Director with Atkins has said that the Breakwater Project in Sargent has gone out for bid.
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