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Additional suspect arrested in January homicide case

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Another suspect was caught Wednesday, April 19, and charged with the Whitson Street homicide in January, in addition to two other suspects, Bay City Police said last week.    Yashua Verntral Lee Caesar, was found by U.S. Marshals near Wharton County, police said.

Woman reports assault at park

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Bay City police seek more information on an assault of a female by two other females at the city park field at 3220 Ave. E, around 8:13 p.m. April 12.    The victim told Bay City Police Department that she was assaulted by two unknown females while she stopped at the field with her dog.

Early vote underway for May 6 election

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Early voting for May 6 elections in Matagorda County began Monday, April 24, with times and dates that include 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 24-28 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27) and May 1-2.

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Matagorda County fire calls

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On April 21, at 8:28 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to an electrical fire at the 2900 block of 4th Street.    On April 14, at 10:46 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a wash down at the 2700 block of Nichols.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation recognizing April 23 - 29, as National Library Week at the court’s meeting Monday, April 17. Shown are, from left: Precinct 1 Commissioner Bubba Cook, Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick, Bay City Library Director Samantha Denbow, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation recognizing April 23 - 29, as National Library Week at the court’s meeting Monday, April 17. Shown are, from left: Precinct 1 Commissioner Bubba Cook, Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick, Bay City Library Director Samantha Denbow, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum.

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"Commissioners happy with TxDOT rehab on 4 county bridges" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Commissioners Court members indicated their pleasure in approving a Texas Department of Transportation program to replace or improve four “structurally deficient and functionally obsolete” bridges on public roads, at the court’s meeting Monday, April 17.
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