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Courtesy photo from Kelsie Brown Teams take the court for the Donkey Basketball game April 21. The Van Vleck High School Cheerleader Booster Club’s four-team fundraiser drew 500 spectators of all ages. Booster Club President Kelsie Brown plans on bringing the fundraiser back next year.

Courtesy photo from Kelsie Brown Teams take the court for the Donkey Basketball game April 21. The Van Vleck High School Cheerleader Booster Club’s four-team fundraiser drew 500 spectators of all ages. Booster Club President Kelsie Brown plans on bringing the fundraiser back next year.

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"Donkey basketball fundraiser plans to return next year" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
   If you missed a chance to watch donkey basketball this year, don’t worry – the fundraiser is making its return next year.    Van Vleck High School Cheerleader Booster Club President Kelsie Brown said the April 21 event packed the gym.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard GFL employees were on hand to off-load a variety of household items including furniture, fixtures, and garden decorations during the annual Bay City Spring Cleanup event, Saturday, April 30.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard GFL employees were on hand to off-load a variety of household items including furniture, fixtures, and garden decorations during the annual Bay City Spring Cleanup event, Saturday, April 30.

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Team effort on cleanup day

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Early vote continues for May 7 election

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
   Early voting for the May 7 election continues this week through Friday, April 29, and again Monday and Tuesday, May 2-3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.    Election day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Comptroller Glenn Hegar speaks at chamber luncheon April 21.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Comptroller Glenn Hegar speaks at chamber luncheon April 21.

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"Hegar expecting more state economic growth" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
   State Comptroller Glenn Hegar said that he expects the Texas economy to continue growing back to pre-COVID levels during his remarks at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s luncheon Thursday, April 21.    “Two years ago, people were panicking and calling my office,” he said.
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Janacek Roe Cowboys mount up for next step in the Spring Huebner cattle drive across Colorado River.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Janacek Roe Cowboys mount up for next step in the Spring Huebner cattle drive across Colorado River.

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"Huebner cattle crossing for Spring drive " By Simon DeSoto

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
   Cattle have been crossing the lower Colorado River just above where it enters the Gulf of Mexico for just over 100 years now.     The Huebner family has been swimming their herd of cattle each spring and fall at the mouth of the Colorado since about 1919.

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"BCCDC Oks façade, website grants" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
   Bay City Community Development board members unanimously approved several façade and website grants during their regular meeting, Monday, April 25.     Façade grants were awarded to Stone’s Market and Lisa’s Main Street Salon for outdoor improvements.

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"Tidehaven ISD receives 313 application" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
   Tidehaven trustees unanimously approved receiving a 313 value limitation agreement from Percy Farm Solar 1, LLC during their regular meeting Monday, April 25.     Board member Stuart Lynn was the only one absent from the meeting.
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