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From cell phone ban to Ten Commandments posters, new state laws bring big changes to Texas schools

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The 2025 legislative session was transformative for public education in Texas. Lawmakers approved a $1 billion school voucher program that will let Texas families use taxpayer funds to pay for their children’s private schooling.

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"Tourism council reviews proposed 2025-2026 budget" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Bay City Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget during their meeting Monday afternoon. “I want to apologize for not having the proposed budget on our agenda at our July meeting,” said Bay City Communications and Cultural Arts Director Samantha Denbow.

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"County proposes 2025 tax rate for Aug. 25 hearing" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Matagorda County Commissioners Court took action on the proposed 2025 total tax rate of .3365 per $100 valuation at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Aug. 11. County Judge Bobby Seiferman noted the levy is about a penny over the 2024 rate.

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"Rotary Summer Concert returns this Saturday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Exile is this year’s Bay City Rotary Club summer concert headliner!

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"County OKs 2 Blessing public works projects" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Two agenda items taken by Commissioners Court at its Aug. 4 meeting focus on capital spending for two public works projects for sewer, flood and drainage and water improvements in Blessing.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Chuck Kharrl (center) laughs with Mitch Thames, left, and George Harrison.

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"Kharrl discusses future of STP" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

STP Nuclear Operating Company’s new President, CEO, and CNO Chuck Kharrl discussed the future of STP during a Chamber luncheon last week. Kharrl spoke about his vision for STP, its role in strengthening our community, and the opportunities ahead for nuclear energy.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard BCISD Superintendent Chris Townsend addresses chamber breakfast for new teachers.

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"Chamber welcomes new BCISD teachers" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Bay City Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “New Teacher Breakfast” last week. Bay City ISD’s new teachers and administrative leaders filled the Bay City Civic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The Chamber invited countywide school districts, but most had already started school.

4 arrested for deadly conduct

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Bay City police officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Avenue F, about someone shooting out of their vehicle in the 4800 block of Avenue F as the suspect vehicle passed up their vehicle, Wednesday, Aug. 6, just a able to find the suspect vehicle.

Sheriff urges drivers to be cautious around schools

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

The 2025-2026 school year has begun for our students.

Webinar studies impact of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ on agriculture policy

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will host a free webinar on “Big Beautiful Bill” agricultural policy changes on Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. CDT.

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