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"Judge restores sheriff’s license for handgun" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Matagorda County Sheriff Frank “Skipper” Osborne will get his concealed handgun license restored, a visiting judge ruled after a 90-minute court hearing Thursday, Dec. 8.    The Department of Public Safety revoked Osborne’s concealed handgun license last January.
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.

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

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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

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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

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

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"County OKs yearly report from MCHC" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
Getting a historical marker for the now-vanished Allenhurst, updates from county extension agents and two heavy equipment purchases for Precinct 3, were part of the commissioners court meeting Monday, Dec. 5.
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..

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HomeTown Parade winners announced

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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.
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