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"Council OKs aquatics center funding" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
   City Council saw three members sworn in after the May 3 municipal election and council approved an aquatics center project involving Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) and other local governments.

Juneteenth closings

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19, this year.  All federal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, including banking institutions and the United States Postal Service.

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"Heavy rains force Crop Tour indoors" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Heavy rains forced this year’s annual crop tour indoors at the newly built Blessing Community Center last week.  County Extension Agent Greg Baker said that the event’s previous meeting spot – El Maton National Hall’s parking lot was flooded June 12.
WCJC photo Michelle Bohreer of Bohreer Law Firm rolls the dice at the craps table at the second annual “Blackjack, Glitz & Glamor” fundraising event hosted by the Wharton County Junior College Foundation Saturday, May 31, at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land.

WCJC photo Michelle Bohreer of Bohreer Law Firm rolls the dice at the craps table at the second annual “Blackjack, Glitz & Glamor” fundraising event hosted by the Wharton County Junior College Foundation Saturday, May 31, at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land.

WCJC Foundation raises over $100K with 2nd annual casino event in Sugar Land

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
   The Wharton County Junior College Foundation hosted its second annual “Blackjack, Glitz & Glamor” fundraising event on Saturday, May 31, at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land, raising more than $100,000 in support of WCJC students and programs.
Photo/Dan Shook

Photo/Dan Shook

Undetermined fire destroyed Tyree AME Church

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Fire of undetermined cause destroyed the Tyree AME Church, 2517 Ave B, Friday, June 13, Fire Marshal Dan Shook said.  The Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, the Bay City Police Department, and Shook were sent to the fire at about 12:13 a.m.
Mike Estlinbaum

Mike Estlinbaum

Estlinbaum advances in Texas A&M Leadership Academy

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Matagorda County Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum successfully completed his first of four sessions in the Commissioners Court Leadership Academy.   CCLA is a rigorous two-year program hosted by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government which is part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

H-GAC releases evacuation zone maps

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
    The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), the regional agency responsible for publishing official evacuation zones and routes for the 13-county Houston-Galveston area, is urging residents to get and stay prepared as the 2025 hurricane season is forecasted to be more active than usual.
Contributed photo Police Chief Christella Rodriguez, center, recently swore in two new Bay City Police Department officers. They are, Demi Bujnoch, left, and Efrain Robles.

Contributed photo Police Chief Christella Rodriguez, center, recently swore in two new Bay City Police Department officers. They are, Demi Bujnoch, left, and Efrain Robles.

BCPD welcomes 2 new officers

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
   Officer Efrain Robles was born and raised in Bay City, Texas, and has been a proud lifelong resident of our community. From a young age,   Efrain dreamed of becoming a police officer to give back to his hometown and serve the citizens of Bay City with dedication and integrity.
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