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"MCEDC OKs new Associate Membership" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board members unanimously approved a new Associate Membership Program during their meeting last Friday.  The new program features four tiers ranging in price from $1,000 to $10,000 or more, depending on the prospective member’s choice.
Contributed photo Crazed director Lloyd Dallas (Daran Norris) makes a less-than-subtle suggestion to a frightened (and amazingly flexible!) stage manager Tim Allgood (Peyton Siegel) in CAST's production of "Noises Off" opening Thursday, July 31, at the Van Vleck High School Auditorium. Tickets are on sale at casttx.booktix.com

Contributed photo Crazed director Lloyd Dallas (Daran Norris) makes a less-than-subtle suggestion to a frightened (and amazingly flexible!) stage manager Tim Allgood (Peyton Siegel) in CAST's production of "Noises Off" opening Thursday, July 31, at the Van Vleck High School Auditorium. Tickets are on sale at casttx.booktix.com

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"CAST’s ‘Noises Off’ debuts this Thursday at Van Vleck" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Community Actors of South Texas’ (CAST) “Noises Off” production debuts this Thursday, July 31.  The comedic showcase kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Van Vleck High School Audi   Available online at casttx.booktix.com, tickets are $20 for adults and $7 for students with a valid ID.
City Manager Scotty Jones addresses council, as Council Member Bradley Westmoreland (left) and Ben Flores listen. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

City Manager Scotty Jones addresses council, as Council Member Bradley Westmoreland (left) and Ben Flores listen. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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"Council approves issuing $5M in debt" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
City Council unanimously approved issuing and selling $5 million in Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation at their meeting last week.  All council members were present at the Tuesday night meeting.

Aggravated food truck robbery leads off BCPD reports

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Bay City police officers were sent to the 1000 block of Avenue G, about a robbery that had just taken place Thursday, July 24.  It was determined that a food truck owner had just arrived to work when a man pointed a gun at him and demanded money, police said.
Courtesy photo Sheriff Rick DeLeon promoted Sgt. Jeremy Nash from Patrol Sergeant to Patrol Lieutenant. DeLeon noted Nash’s experience in leadership and his drive for all around success.

Courtesy photo Sheriff Rick DeLeon promoted Sgt. Jeremy Nash from Patrol Sergeant to Patrol Lieutenant. DeLeon noted Nash’s experience in leadership and his drive for all around success.

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