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Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Soil and Water Conservation board member Billy Mann and his wife Linda, center, were joined by commissioners when receiving a proclamation naming the week of April 24 to May 1 as “Soil & Water Stewardship Week” Monday, April 18.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Soil and Water Conservation board member Billy Mann and his wife Linda, center, were joined by commissioners when receiving a proclamation naming the week of April 24 to May 1 as “Soil & Water Stewardship Week” Monday, April 18.

"Council amends sewer ordinance" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City city council members unanimously approved amending the city ordinance for sewer line maintenance as part of its regular meeting, Monday, April 11.    All council members were present for the meeting.
Five year olds make a dash to find prize eggs at this year’s Bay City Parks and Recreation Department annual Easter Egg hunts Friday, April 15. Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard

Five year olds make a dash to find prize eggs at this year’s Bay City Parks and Recreation Department annual Easter Egg hunts Friday, April 15. Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard

Mad dash for Easter eggs at LeTulle Park

"Main Street seeks to modify bylaws" by: Jessica Shepard

   The Bay City Main Street Program Advisory board unanimously approved several modifications to their bylaws during their regular meeting, Wednesday, April 13.    Board members present included Tami Savage, Fran Baker, Joan Myers, Carol Ann Huitt, Elizabeth Hewitt, Courtney L.

"Weekend Events begin Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

   Matagorda County is bustling with activity this weekend and there’s something for everyone.    Kick-off your weekend early Thursday evening with Bay City Main Street Program’s “Mimosa Hop the Square” from 5-7 p.m. April 21 in downtown Bay City.

County firedepartments report mid April fire calls

    Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:     On April 11, 2022 at 4:15 p.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on FM 457..    On April 12, 2022 at 7:27 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 1300 block of Avenue D.

Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 23-25

   (AUSTIN) — As we enter severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25.