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Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Newly hired Bay City ISD Superintendent Dr. Dwight McHazlett, Jr. (center left) joins trustees for a photo following their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 1.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Newly hired Bay City ISD Superintendent Dr. Dwight McHazlett, Jr. (center left) joins trustees for a photo following their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 1.

"McHazlett signs BCISD Superintendent contract" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
   After 22 minutes of executive session, BCISD trustees unanimously approved hiring Dr. Dwight McHazlett, Jr. as superintendent at its regular meeting Monday, Aug.1.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell TxDOT will build a $4.5 million roundabout at the intersection of Texas 60 and FM 2668. Work is scheduled to be completed by July 2023 - weather permitting.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell TxDOT will build a $4.5 million roundabout at the intersection of Texas 60 and FM 2668. Work is scheduled to be completed by July 2023 - weather permitting.

Roundabout takes shape

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Photo courtesy of Fire Marshal Dan Shook

Photo courtesy of Fire Marshal Dan Shook

First responders find heavy smoke, flames at trailer house blaze

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
   First responding units to a fire at 1520 First St. identified heavy smoke and flame showing from the trailer at about 1:14 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, Fire Marshal Dan Shook said.    Responding were the Bay City Fire Department and Bay City Police Department.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Main Street Program Manager Tina Israel, center, is joined by board members Fran Baker and Jennifer Bishop, while showing off the Main Street America Program and Texas Main Street Accreditation certification as a Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards during the regular city council meeting on July 26. Israel told council the award was based on 2021 work and events downtown.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Main Street Program Manager Tina Israel, center, is joined by board members Fran Baker and Jennifer Bishop, while showing off the Main Street America Program and Texas Main Street Accreditation certification as a Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards during the regular city council meeting on July 26. Israel told council the award was based on 2021 work and events downtown.

"Council hears from Calhoun on public works project updates" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
   City Council heard Public Works Director Barry Calhoun discuss projects and updates during their regular meeting July 26.    “We’re seeing an increased volume of water main breaks due to drought conditions,” explained Calhoun.
Contributed photo

Contributed photo

New Hardeman Park restroom will serve adjacent parks, fields

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
  The restrooms at Hardeman Park were replaced with a new indoor restroom that was delivered on July 21.    The new restrooms replaces the antiquated cinder-block, open-air restrooms with a pre-cast concrete design with water fountains, stainless steel fixtures and interior/exterior security lights.
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