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"BCCDC board OKs Russell, Frankson resignations" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously accepted resignations from BCCDC Executive Director Jessica Russell and BCCDC Treasurer Jim Frankson Monday afternoon.  Clint Hewitt and Bruce Krauspkof were the only board members absent.

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"County hears updates on multi-county oyster gardening" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Amy Nowlin and Bill Balboa updated Commissioners Court on an oyster garden project that entered the “collect and relocation” phase at the court’s meeting Monday, Oct 27.  Nowlin is the county’s Coastal and Marine Extension Agent and Bill Balboa is with the Matagorda Bay Foundation.

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"City seasonal festivities set to start Friday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
With a perfect weather forecast for this weekend, the City of Bay City hosts a few seasonal festivities starting Friday afternoon.  Bay City Main Street Program hosts “Downtown Trick-or-Treat” from 3:30-5:30 p.m. around the Matagorda County Courthouse square.

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"BCISD board OKs mold remediation" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved repairing the HJ McAllister Administration Building’s roof during their meeting last week.  Trent Tinnin and Priscilla Robinson were the only school board members absent from the Oct. 21 meeting.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell 2025 Rice Dish Roundup Grand Champion winners were chosen from each respective age division on Tuesday, Oct. 14. From left are Robert Porter, Nevaeh Mangum, and B. Trevino. Not pictured is Cora Romine.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell 2025 Rice Dish Roundup Grand Champion winners were chosen from each respective age division on Tuesday, Oct. 14. From left are Robert Porter, Nevaeh Mangum, and B. Trevino. Not pictured is Cora Romine.

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"79th annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival rice dish winners" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Over 100 entries were featured at the annual “Rice Dish Round-Up” Oct. 15.  “We actually received 125 recipes for the contest, but about 120 showed up for judging,” said Matagorda County Extension Office Manager Cynthia Page.

When, where to vote for Nov. 4 Special Election

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: As of Friday, Oct. 24, a total of 450 early votes had been cast in Matagorda County, County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz said.  Voters who want to cast an early ballot still have Thursday-Friday, Oct. 30-31, to do so.

BCISD issues advisory of smoke in building last week

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Bay City ISD issued an advisory  at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, that smoke was identified in the Bay City High School building.  The staff quickly identified the source of the smoke and swiftly removed it from the building.
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