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Racing in Bay City leads to arrest of 4 people

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
   An Avenue F drag racing incident ended in the arrest of four people Monday, Sept. 8, Bay City police said.   Sergeant Jerome Estrada observed a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro and a 2021 Dodge Challenger racing in the 3500 block of Ave. F, just after midnight Sept. 8.
Courtesy photo/Mike Estlinbaum Keeping the Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center sharp on drill day. These drills are so important to keep the EOC machine running smoothly in case of an actual emergency. County Judge Bobby Seiferman commented at Commissioners Court Monday that the five-hour drill last Wednesday was under the watchful eye of FEMA. Seiferman thanked all who participated.

Courtesy photo/Mike Estlinbaum Keeping the Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center sharp on drill day. These drills are so important to keep the EOC machine running smoothly in case of an actual emergency. County Judge Bobby Seiferman commented at Commissioners Court Monday that the five-hour drill last Wednesday was under the watchful eye of FEMA. Seiferman thanked all who participated.

EOC hosts drill

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025

"Tourism board hears DOD Festival update" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
   Bay City Library and Cultural Arts Manager Amanda Garcia presented an update on the upcoming 7th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival (DOD) to the Tourism Advisory Council on Monday afternoon.  This year’s festival is slated for Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Lions Club members pose with this year’s Rice Festival Queen dress, sponsored by New Beginnings Bridal & Prom in El Campo on Sept. 5. Pictured from left are: Lions Club Rice Festival Queen Pageant Director Rachel Ricks, Lions Club President Mike Griffith, New Beginnings Bridal & Prom representative Kasey Burns, Lions Club Rice Festival Queen Pageant Chairman Ryan Ricks, and Lions Club Rice Festival Chairman Trent Tinnin.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Lions Club members pose with this year’s Rice Festival Queen dress, sponsored by New Beginnings Bridal & Prom in El Campo on Sept. 5. Pictured from left are: Lions Club Rice Festival Queen Pageant Director Rachel Ricks, Lions Club President Mike Griffith, New Beginnings Bridal & Prom representative Kasey Burns, Lions Club Rice Festival Queen Pageant Chairman Ryan Ricks, and Lions Club Rice Festival Chairman Trent Tinnin.

"2025 Rice Queen Pageant applications due Sept. 24" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
   This year, the deadline for the annual Rice Festival Queen’s Pageant entries is Wednesday, Sept. 24.  The application information can be found in the 2025 Pageant Application Packet on the Lions Club website at https://baycitytxlionsclub.org/queen-pageant-form.

Off-duty officer catches suspect in theft of AC

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
   Off-duty Bay City Police Officer Cody Janssen was headed home after a 12-hour shift when he saw a man dragging an air conditioning unit through a parking lot of an abandoned business early Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Museum gathers list of top harvested crop in Matagorda County

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
   Did you know that according to the most recent data available, cotton is often the top harvested crop in Matagorda County, Texas?  It should be noted that the specific crop leading in harvested acreage can vary from year to year depending on market conditions and water availability.
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