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"March 3 primary approaches with key dates" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
   The 2026 election calendar is fast approaching for Texas and Matagorda County toward the March 3 primary.  Monday, Feb. 2 is the last day to register to vote in the joint primary election.  That’s quickly followed by Feb. 17, when early voting begins.  Feb.

"Thursday events early kickoff for the weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
   While the weather forecast keeps shifting ahead of the weekend, check out these indoor and outdoor activities.  Thursday kicks off the weekend with two unique events.  Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Ann’s Nails & Spa host a grand opening ribbon cutting for their new location.
VVISD photo New VVISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Cody Carney (center right) joins Superintendent Christie Dement and trustees in flashing Leopard cheer symbol.

VVISD photo New VVISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Cody Carney (center right) joins Superintendent Christie Dement and trustees in flashing Leopard cheer symbol.

Carney named VVISD AD, head football coach

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
   Van Vleck ISD officially announced Cody Carney as the new VVISD Athletic Director (AD) and Head Football Coach last week.  VVISD trustees made the unanimous decision on Tuesday, January 20.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Almost 80 citizens participated in the annual "Martin Luther King, Jr. Silent Unity March" on Monday, Jan. 19. Attendees walked roughly five blocks to the Hilliard High Alumni Building while holding a variety of posters and photographs depicting King. Elected officials present included Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, and Councilman Ben Flores.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Almost 80 citizens participated in the annual "Martin Luther King, Jr. Silent Unity March" on Monday, Jan. 19. Attendees walked roughly five blocks to the Hilliard High Alumni Building while holding a variety of posters and photographs depicting King. Elected officials present included Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, and Councilman Ben Flores.

Marchers unite on MLK Day

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Community Development Corporation presented a service award plaque to past BCCDC Executive Director Jessica Russell, center, on Friday, Jan. 16. Russell is joined by board members Bradley Westmoreland, Clint Hewitt, BCCDC Board President Jim Folse, BCCDC Board Vice President Erandi Allison.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Community Development Corporation presented a service award plaque to past BCCDC Executive Director Jessica Russell, center, on Friday, Jan. 16. Russell is joined by board members Bradley Westmoreland, Clint Hewitt, BCCDC Board President Jim Folse, BCCDC Board Vice President Erandi Allison.

"BCCDC mulls minor renovations, parking lot striping" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Board President Jim Folse updated fellow board members on minor renovations and the BCCDC Executive Director vacancy last week.
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