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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell New Police Chief Christella Rodriguez stands amid loud applause led by Mayor Robert Nelson before a packed City Council Chamber after he administered her oath of office at council’s meeting Dec. 6.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell New Police Chief Christella Rodriguez stands amid loud applause led by Mayor Robert Nelson before a packed City Council Chamber after he administered her oath of office at council’s meeting Dec. 6.

"Rodriguez begins tour as new chief" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
   Christella Rodriguez was sworn in as Bay City’s new police chief to a loud round of applause in City Council chambers last week.    Before she was sworn in, City Council first had to approve her appointment as Chief of Police.
LCRA Photo LCRA representatives present a $25,000 grant to the Sanford Community Center for an exercise and birding trail.

LCRA Photo LCRA representatives present a $25,000 grant to the Sanford Community Center for an exercise and birding trail.

LCRA awards $25K grant to create exercise trail in Palacios

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
   The Sanford Community Center will create an outdoor exercise and birding trail that will provide individuals and families a safe place to be outside and enjoy nature, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Crime Victim Liaison Lettie Ramos and Police Chaplain Joe Ramos are shown putting ornaments on Bay City Police Department’s Angel Tree. BCPD’s Victim Services held the Tree of Angels Ceremony honoring the victims of crime who are no longer with us on Thursday, Dec. 1. BCPD photo

Crime Victim Liaison Lettie Ramos and Police Chaplain Joe Ramos are shown putting ornaments on Bay City Police Department’s Angel Tree. BCPD’s Victim Services held the Tree of Angels Ceremony honoring the victims of crime who are no longer with us on Thursday, Dec. 1. BCPD photo

BCPD holds Tree of angels ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Over 60 decorated and lit Christmas parade entries drew dozens downtown Friday, Dec. 2. The annual "Lighted Christmas Parade" was part of the two-day "HomeTown Christmas" event sponsored by the City of Bay City Parks and Recreation Department..

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Over 60 decorated and lit Christmas parade entries drew dozens downtown Friday, Dec. 2. The annual "Lighted Christmas Parade" was part of the two-day "HomeTown Christmas" event sponsored by the City of Bay City Parks and Recreation Department..

HomeTown Parade winners announced

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
   A total of 62 entries were part of the 2022 Annual HomeTown Christmas Celebration Lighted Christmas Parade last Friday.    The Bay City Parks and Recreation Department announced the category winners in first-third place Monday afternoon.

Toys for Tots’ Matagorda County deadline approaches

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
   Applications for “Toys for Tots Matagorda County” are due Saturday, Dec. 10.    Last year, the toy program handed out over 900 toys to local children.    The forms are available online at https://bay-city-tx.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx?
Contributed Photo

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Applications due by December 14th for Free Bikes

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
   Wednesday, Dec. 14 is the deadline to apply for one of 68 free children’s bikes at the Matagorda County Sheriff’s department.    The bikes were donated by Ace Hardware and range in size based on the child’s age or height.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Tidehaven running back Joseph Dodds picks up yardage against Poth in the quarterfinal game at Texas State stadium Friday, Dec. 2.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Tidehaven running back Joseph Dodds picks up yardage against Poth in the quarterfinal game at Texas State stadium Friday, Dec. 2.

"Tidehaven loses quarterfinal bid to Poth 18-6" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
   The Tidehaven Tigers fell to Poth 18-6 in the UIL quarterfinals game at Texas State University stadium in San Marcos, Friday night, Dec. 2.    In a hard-fought game that really wasn’t decided until late in the game, Tidehaven kept the high-scoring Poth in check, but only scored once.
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