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EOC posts Gulf storm warning

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
   The Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is actively monitoring a developing low-pressure system off the coast of Florida.   Forecasts indicate the system may enter the Gulf by late Tuesday, with a 20–30% chance of tropical development over the next week.
BCPD photo Chief Christella Rodriguez stands proudly with our newly certified Bike Patrol Officers—joined by a couple of currently certified officers—who are all ready to roll.

BCPD photo Chief Christella Rodriguez stands proudly with our newly certified Bike Patrol Officers—joined by a couple of currently certified officers—who are all ready to roll.

BCPD brings Bike Patrol back into service

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
   After several years, the Bay City Police Department is officially bringing Bike Patrol back into service.

"Tourism OKs 7 sponsorships" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
   Bay City Tourism Advisory Council members unanimously approved seven sponsorship applications at their meeting Monday afternoon.   Of those seven applications, three were for new applicants and four from prior applicants.

"Trump Burger to come here" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) announced that Trump Burger diner planned to open by the end of July on Facebook Monday afternoon.   The restaurant is set to occupy 6500 Seventh Street – the left corner storefront at East Bay Plaza near Schulman’s MBG.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Commissioners recognized Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jeremy Nash and Deputy Matthew Martin for their life saving efforts on a Van Vleck woman in May on Monday, July 7.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Commissioners recognized Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jeremy Nash and Deputy Matthew Martin for their life saving efforts on a Van Vleck woman in May on Monday, July 7.

"DeLeon: Six loaded trailers heading to Hill Country" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
   Matagorda County Sheriff Rick DeLeon told Commissioners Court that donations were being sent to the Hill Country during the court’s public comment section Monday morning.
BCISD photo Richard Halle III is the new Bay City ISD Assistant Superintendent.

BCISD photo Richard Halle III is the new Bay City ISD Assistant Superintendent.

"BCISD hires Halle as new assistant superintendent" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
   Bay City ISD announced Monday, July 7, that Richard Halle III has been hired as the new Assistant Superintendent.  According to the district, Halle brings a rich and inspiring background to their leadership team.   Halle, 47, comes to Bay City ISD from the Northside ISD in San Antonio.
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