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"Youth Leadership kicks off with 28 students" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
Youth Leadership Matagorda County kicked off its third year with 28 countywide students at an introductory dinner on Aug. 20.  Parents, guardians and district administrations met with County Judge Bobby Seiferman and Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director Jessica Russell.
The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The Lone Star tick is possibly the most iconic human biting tick and is recognizable for its iridescent spot on the back of a female adult tick. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Tick talk: How to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening.

A&M -Victoria set to join A&M System

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
BRYAN–COLLEGE STATION  —  Regents recently approved final steps for the University of Houston-Victoria to officially join the A&M System on Sept. 1, becoming Texas A&M University-Victoria, the System’s 12th university.

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"BCCDC OKs repair bid for CED exterior" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Bay City Community Development Corporation board members unanimously approved the over $84,000 bid for repairs to the Center for Energy Development (CED) exterior during their meeting Monday afternoon.  All board members were present for the meeting.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard City Engineering Technician Gabriel Lopez, right, presents a reimbursement request for a Cottonwood Park topographical survey at TIRZ #1 board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard City Engineering Technician Gabriel Lopez, right, presents a reimbursement request for a Cottonwood Park topographical survey at TIRZ #1 board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21.

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"TIRZ #1 board OKs topographical study reimbursement" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TIRZ #1 (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) board unanimously approved a reimbursement of city funds up to $21,500 for a topographical study for the “North Downtown” project area at its meeting last Thursday.  City Engineering Technician Gabriel Lopez presented the request for board authorization.

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"New BCISD levy will include 12 disaster pennies " by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved a resolution adopting a $1.00069 tax rate at their meeting last week.  Board member Priscilla Robinson was the only absent trustee.  BCISD Chief Financial Officer Vince Gomez read the resolution during a public hearing on the proposed tax rate.
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