Photo/Anna Hernandez Area firefighters battle a fire that damaged the LynnGroup’s building on Texas 35 West, Wednesday evening, Nov. 24. The LynnGroup was ready to move into its new offices at the former Bowlera Fun Center after several months of renovation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Units responding included Bay City, Markham, Van Vleck and Midfield volunteer fire departments.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard The Bay City Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Domino's Pizza Saturday, Nov. 20. The pizzeria is located inside Walmart at 4600 Seventh Street in Bay City and delivers to Van Vleck residents.

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Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Tidehaven sophomore running back Joseph Dodds (5), who had 141 all-purpose yards against Poth, looks for an opening created by his Tiger blockers.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Tidehaven Tigers celebrate after defeating the undefeated and 10th ranked 3A-2 team Odem Owls in the area playoff Saturday in Victoria. The players hoist the area and bi-district trophies they earned so far.