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Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell The old Memorial Stadium stands and press box were the last go for the 1949 structure built when the high school at that site also was constructed. While the stands were deemed structurally unsafe, the track, field, and home-side field house will remain in place for junior high use.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell The old Memorial Stadium stands and press box were the last go for the 1949 structure built when the high school at that site also was constructed. While the stands were deemed structurally unsafe, the track, field, and home-side field house will remain in place for junior high use.

Old Memorial Stadium demolition

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Children of all ages tried their luck with mini golf at the Bay City Public Library, Monday, June 13. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Bay City Public Library and also featured food trucks and other games.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Children of all ages tried their luck with mini golf at the Bay City Public Library, Monday, June 13. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Bay City Public Library and also featured food trucks and other games.

Library hosts Mini Golf

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
CAST photo Rehearsals for Community Actors of South Texas' production "School House Rock Live!" are in their final days as the cast gears up for opening night Monday, June 6. The musical production debuts this Friday.

CAST photo Rehearsals for Community Actors of South Texas' production "School House Rock Live!" are in their final days as the cast gears up for opening night Monday, June 6. The musical production debuts this Friday.

"Father’s Day weekend offers several area things to do, see" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
   This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 19.    If you’re struggling with what to do besides hitting the beach and grilling outside, there’s something for everyone this weekend.    Countywide events range from Palacios to Bay City and feature family-fun activities for all ages.

"BCISD trustees OK 5% district-wide pay hike" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
   After minimal discussion, BCISD board members unanimously approved a 5% raise for all district employees during the board’s regular meeting Monday, June 6.    That raise adds $1,274,583 to the budget for fiscal year 2022-2023.    All school board trustees were present for the meeting.
Photo by Jessica Shepard Aaron Sumrall spoke at Farm & Field Symposium

Photo by Jessica Shepard Aaron Sumrall spoke at Farm & Field Symposium

"Sumrall talk focus on wild pig management" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
   Former Matagorda County Extension Agent Aaron Sumrall spoke about “The Moving Target of Wild Pig Management” at the Matagorda County Soil & Water Conservation District’s “Farm & Field Symposium” June 2.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell There were plenty of ways to capture the interest of children at the Bay City Parks & Recreation Summer Kick-Off at Amistad Park Saturday, June 4. Kids - and their mothers - were drawn to the antics of crabs and other sea creatures in a touch tank provided by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell There were plenty of ways to capture the interest of children at the Bay City Parks & Recreation Summer Kick-Off at Amistad Park Saturday, June 4. Kids - and their mothers - were drawn to the antics of crabs and other sea creatures in a touch tank provided by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Crabs hold attention of their fan base

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Situation settled

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
     Bay City Police hostage negotiators were called to what initially was thought could be a hostage situation near Nichols and Skelly roads June 2.    Hostage negotiators were called to the scene to help, police said..

"CAST’s School House Rock Live! Opens June 17" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
   The Community Actors of South Texas have their first showing of “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 17-18.    Additional showcases are at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 23-25, at the CAST building, 920 Nichols Avenue in Bay City.
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