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"BCISD OKs pact with city for Valiant Pool" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Bay City ISD school board members unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Bay City for shared space and use of Valiant Pool during its Monday night meeting.

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Vasek Cook Off: Mix of barbecue, color, Cornhole

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

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"Tourism Council hears Day of the Dead Festival update" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Without a full quorum, Tourism Council board members could only discuss preliminary features of this year’s “Day of the dead” festival, Monday, April 4. Members Nicasio Perez, Pam Oliver, and Jessica Perez were present while Raleigh Conklin and Shea Ingram were absent.

City Easter Egg Hunt slated for Good Friday, April 15

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

The annual Egg Hunt at LeTulle Friday, April 15, will provide as much excitement and giggles for adults as it will for kids, just don’t forget to bring your basket! The Egg hunts will feature over 18,000 stuffed plastic eggs.

County fire departments report late March fire calls

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department: On March 25, 2022 at 11:19 p.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to smoke in a residence at the 2700 block of Avenue A. Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department: On March 22, 2022 at 3:42 p.m.

BCISD Education Foundation gears up for its biggest fundraiser in 2022

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

The Bay City ISD Education Foundation is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of 2022 in hopes of fulfilling more teacher grant requests and inspiring students to reach for the stars. This year, the “Vans & James Summer Slam” event fundraiser will be from 6:30-10:30 p.m.

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"Southend CDC gets support for old Linnie Roberts use" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation approved a letter of support for the Southend Community Development Corporation’s efforts to obtain the former Linnie Roberts Elementary. Willie Rollins, Jerry Manning and the Rev. T.L.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Great Steak Cook-Off’s overall Best Steak winners were the "A-Team Cookers."

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"Cook-Off for B&G Club nets $100K for first time" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

The 12th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off will net $100,000 after all expenses are accounted for, said Janet Peden, president of the Boys & Girls Club of Bay City and Matagorda County. “We predict we will net $100,000 for the first time ever,” Peden said Monday, March 28.

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"Hanna, Riddle question MRMC" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Bay City cardiologist Dr. George Hanna and Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Chris Riddle criticized Matagorda Regional Medical Center (MRMC) leadership for conditions leading to multiple nurse departures.

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"City Council reviews ordinances related to sewers, septic disposal" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Councilman Bradley Westmoreland revived discussion on city ordinances relating to sewers and sewage disposal during council’s regular meeting March 22. All council members were present for the meeting. “We last spoke about this on Dec.

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