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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bravo & Co. Youth Theater partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony and student performances on Monday, July 6. The company is at 1000 Ave. F in Bay City and on Facebook at facebook.com/BCYouthTheater.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bravo & Co. Youth Theater partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony and student performances on Monday, July 6. The company is at 1000 Ave. F in Bay City and on Facebook at facebook.com/BCYouthTheater.

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"New Business Spotlight: ‘Bravo & Co Youth Theater’ open to all ages" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Bravo & Co Youth Theater celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting Monday afternoon.  Located at 1000 Avenue F, the theater has highlighted its students at several local events, including The Crisis Center’s “6th Annual Light Up the Square” April event.

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"Outtrim tells court about HIF event" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Matagorda County Commissioners Court swept through its agenda Monday, as it came out of the Independence Day holiday and two weeks since its last meeting.  There were few people attending the session, in contrast to the crowded conditions of several recent meetings.

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"Deputies called on Matagorda man’s death" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Matagorda County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated the death of a Matagorda man last weekend.  Sheriff’s Captain Chris Hadash said the death was initially called in as a welfare concern.  The 59-year-old Lin Scholten, lived in an RV at 467 Peach Street, Hadash said.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Several business professionals take the time to network before Lynn Engineering's "How to Never Fail a Windstorm Inspection" luncheon on Wednesday, July 1.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Several business professionals take the time to network before Lynn Engineering's "How to Never Fail a Windstorm Inspection" luncheon on Wednesday, July 1.

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"Lynn Engineering hosts windstorm informational lunch" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Lynn Engineering hosted an informational luncheon on how not to fail a windstorm inspection last week.  Roughly two dozen attendees heard windstorm inspection tips from Lynn Engineering Structural Professional Engineer Diego Andrade and Lead Inspector Rondie Singletary on July 1.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson holds up a 1976 phone book taken from the time capsule that he, Matagorda County Museum Director Cynthia Armstrong and Museum Archivist Jennifer Bishop opened earlier during ceremonies at the city’s LeTulle July 4 events.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson holds up a 1976 phone book taken from the time capsule that he, Matagorda County Museum Director Cynthia Armstrong and Museum Archivist Jennifer Bishop opened earlier during ceremonies at the city’s LeTulle July 4 events.

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Independence Day at LeTulle

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

BCPD busy with shootings, fireworks calls

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   Bay City Police Department’s Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division responded to an unusually busy Fourth of July weekend.   In addition to the normal weekend call volume, officers handled numerous fireworks-related calls throughout the city.
Bay City Police Department personnel were recognized for outstanding work and achievements within the Narcotics Division at council’s June 23 meeting. Narcotics Officers conducted a successful, multi-jurisdictional operation that prevented a significant quantity of fentanyl from reaching the streets of Bay City. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Bay City Police Department personnel were recognized for outstanding work and achievements within the Narcotics Division at council’s June 23 meeting. Narcotics Officers conducted a successful, multi-jurisdictional operation that prevented a significant quantity of fentanyl from reaching the streets of Bay City. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

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Officers recognized for exceptional enforcement

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
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