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Photo by George Deshotels Total numbers for this year’s Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament (TOCIFT) were up from 2024.

Photo by George Deshotels Total numbers for this year’s Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament (TOCIFT) were up from 2024.

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"Oilman’s tourney draws 260 anglers" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
   The 2025 Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament (TOCIFT) drew 260 anglers in 4-man teams Thursday through Saturday, July 10-12, at Matagorda Harbor.    In addition, there were over 340 workers, volunteers and support staff helping out at the tournament that began in 2002.

EOC posts Gulf storm warning

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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

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

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"Tourism OKs 7 sponsorships" by: Jessica Shepard

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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.
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