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"County lifts burn ban, raises salaries for 2 assistant district attorneys" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Matagorda County’s burn ban was lifted and the commissioners court agreed to raise the salaries of two prosecutors in the District Attorney’s office at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Jan. 23.

"Russell: Chick-fil-A arrival will spur other restaurants, retail to follow suit" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

The popular Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant that specializes in chicken sandwiches is coming to Bay City, the Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) announced.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Loy Sneay shows off his 2022 Man of the Year award with Danyel Biggerstaff and Arthur Milberger, last year’s recipient. who introduced Sneary at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture banquet Thursday, Jan. 19.

"Sneary Man of Year; Hewitt Woman of Year" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

The 2022 Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Man of the Year is former County Judge and Wellness Matagorda founder Loy Sneary. Founding member of the Bay City Education Foundation Elizabeth Hewitt is the 2022 Woman of the Year.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A team of volunteers helps prepare chicken fried steak dinners for the Crisis Center fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall Friday, Jan. 20..

Packing fundraiser dinner plates

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

"Bay City, Palacios January sales tax rebates drop from same month a year ago" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

January sales tax allocations for Bay City and Palacios dropped from the January 2021 rebate totals. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.07 billion in local sales tax allocations for January, 7.

Contributed photo Phillips 66 presents donation to Matagorda Bay Foundation and Texas A&M AgriLife researchers for East Matagorda Bay Wetlands Project on Jan. 11.

Phillips 66 gives $26,000 for East Matagorda Bay Wetlands Project

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

SWEENY – Phillips 66 recently contributed $26,000 to the Matagorda Bay Foundation for its East Matagorda Bay Wetlands Project in partnership with Texas A&M University and the AgriLife Research Station.

Sentinel Photo by MaLinda Reddell

"Taryn Harris’ battle against cancer recognized by a week of events" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

There were three events last week that recognized the amazing courage of Bay City High School senior Taryn Harris and showed the community’s support for her battle with cancer. A rally for Taryn at the Ladycats’ game with Brazosport Friday, Jan. 17 filled the home side of BCHS gym.

Boys & Girls Club to close its doors Jan. 27

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

The Boys & Girls Club of Bay City and Matagorda County will close its doors on Jan. 27. Board members of the club voted 11-2 at a special meeting on January 9 to begin the process of dissolving the organization.

"Port board gets positive reaction to expansion" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

After a public hearing on expanding Matagorda Harbor to make it a year-round travel destination, the Port of Bay City Authority commissioners moved forward last week with plans for a bond issue to finance the project.

"Council hears arsenic removal update at workshop" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Bay City Public Works Director Barry Calhoun told city council that options are still being explored for arsenic removal during a workshop last week. All council members were present at the meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10. “The biggest update we have is from our Dec.

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