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"Council to review possible arsenic removal unit July 7" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Council members will review a temporary mobile arsenic removal unit during their next meeting, Thursday, July 7. That decision came after nearly 40 minutes of discussion and a failed passing vote during council’s meeting Tuesday, June 28.

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"Council hears river levee gate assessment presentation" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Bay City city council members heard an update on the Colorado River levee gate assessment during the city’s workshop meeting Tuesday, June 28.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A father awaits his flock of boogie boarders to teach them what waves to catch at Matagorda Beach during the Fourth of July weekend.

Riding the surf at Matagorda

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Fat Grass Restaurant & Bar celebrated its re-opening ribbon cutting Thursday, June 28. The restaurant will now be open for lunchtime Tuesday-Saturday and feature brunch on Saturdays.

Fat Grass hosts lunch re-opening ribbon cutting

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

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"Christmas entertainment in July?" by: Steven Reis

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

That’s right, Community Actors of South Texas will be getting together for a winter variety show fundraiser in one of the hottest months of the year. How’s that for acting!?

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Bay City Parks & Recreation swim program now in full swing

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Learn To Swim Program Hilliard Pool 3020 Le Tulle Bay City Parks and Recreation wants you to Learn to Swim! We offer lessons for residents ages 6 – months and up. Swim Lessons are offered at the Hilliard Pool. All classes are held Tuesday – Friday for 8 days.

Tidehaven catcher Zachary Garcia was named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) 3A Third Team All-State selection.

THS catcher Zachary Garcia part of THSBCA 3A Third Team All-State

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Fire calls made by county departments

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department: On June 20, at 12:37 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire at the 3400 block of 4th Street. On June 20, at 9:21 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 600 block of Duncan.

BCPD D shift removes 20 illegal firearms from streets

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

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"County rejects fireworks ban" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved a disaster declaration because of drought conditions but rejected language forbidding the use of fireworks at the court’s meeting Monday, June 27.

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