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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Planning Commission board members review large-scale plans for subdivision plats before approving them Dec. 15.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Planning Commission board members review large-scale plans for subdivision plats before approving them Dec. 15.

"Planning Commission OKs plats with contingencies" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
   Planning Commission board members unanimously approved plats for Valor Park Phase 1 and Russell Ranch subdivision during their regular meeting on Dec. 15.    The approvals hinge on final approval from Drainage District No. 1.

"Main Street gives approval for façade grant " by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
   Main Street board members unanimously approved a $5,000 façade grant for BC 5th Street LLC during their regular December meeting.    Members present included Tami Savage, Carol Huitt, Elizabeth Hewitt, Courtney Sones, Kristi Lee, Justin Rhodes, Susan Fehmel, Joan Myers, and Jennifer Bishop.

New Year’s closings

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
   As 2022 draws to a close this New Year’s Eve, many local businesses will be closing early in observance.    City offices and the Bay City Public Library will be closed from Friday, Dec. 30, through Monday, Jan. 2, and reopen at regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard STP Communications Manager Amanda Sitka gave a review of the nuclear company’s 2022 activities including the launch of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) during STP Media Day, Dec. 13. Sitka reported that the company had another ‘great year of operation’ and looked forward to what 2023 would bring.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard STP Communications Manager Amanda Sitka gave a review of the nuclear company’s 2022 activities including the launch of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) during STP Media Day, Dec. 13. Sitka reported that the company had another ‘great year of operation’ and looked forward to what 2023 would bring.

STP Media Day

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022

City: Faucet running caused low pressure

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
   The hard freeze that struck Matagorda County Dec. 22-24 resulted in low water pressure from people running their faucets, according to an alert issued by the City of Bay City Saturday, Dec. 24.
American Furniture Warehouse presented a $500 check to Bay City Public Library during the Bay City Regional Airport’s recent events around Santa’s airport visit. Shown are, from left: The Warehouse mascot, Lbrary Director Samantha Denbow and Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

American Furniture Warehouse presented a $500 check to Bay City Public Library during the Bay City Regional Airport’s recent events around Santa’s airport visit. Shown are, from left: The Warehouse mascot, Lbrary Director Samantha Denbow and Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Warehouse makes $500 gift to Bay City Library

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Birders finalize their count sheets before the preliminary tally total at the Annual Audubon Matagorda County Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Monday, Dec. 19.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Birders finalize their count sheets before the preliminary tally total at the Annual Audubon Matagorda County Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Monday, Dec. 19.

"’22 Christmas Bird Count aims for No. 1" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
   Unofficially, Matagorda County has 214 bird species reported for the Annual National Audubon Matagorda County Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Monday, Dec. 19.    That number awaits verification for four rare or uncommon birds before becoming official sometime next year.
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