Sentinel photo/ Jessica Shepard
‘Freedom Fireworks’ a family affair at LeTulle
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
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BCISD photo Richard Halle III is the new Bay City ISD Assistant Superintendent.
"BCISD hires Halle as new assistant superintendent" by: Mike Reddell
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Bay City ISD announced Monday, July 7, that Richard Halle III has been hired as the new Assistant Superintendent. According to the district, Halle brings a rich and inspiring background to their leadership team. Halle, 47, comes to Bay City ISD from the Northside ISD in San Antonio.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Photo by Fire Marshal Dan Shook
Fire Marshal blames illegal fireworks for grass fire Friday
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Illegal fireworks are blamed for a grass fire on Mulberry late Friday, July 4, Bay City Fire Marshal Dan Shook said.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Tenaris donations support Sargent, Markham, Matagorda volunteer fire departments
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
"Grades 3-8 RLA STAAR scores surpass pre-pandemic levels for county schools" by: Jessica Shepard
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Editor’s note: The story ran on 7/3/25 and failed to include all Matagorda County Schools districts as it was written due to a layout error. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the grades 3-8 Spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results last week.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) recognized former board member Blayne Finlay, right, for his commitment and service while on the board during their monthly meeting Monday, June 30. BCCDC Executive Director Jessica Russell, left, gifted Finlay with a clock on behalf of the board.
"BCCDC board approves three grant applications" by: Jessica Shepard
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Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved three grant applications – two façade and one website - during their regular meeting Monday afternoon. Branded KB Boutique’s $1,475 façade grant application was approved for new signage at its new location.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
"County OKs Duffy Energy Reinvestment Zone Monday" by: Jessica Shepard
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After a brief public hearing, County Commissioners unanimously approved designating a reinvestment zone for Duffy Energy Storage, LLC project at their meeting Monday morning.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
"Ferdinand: LCRA wants 90% limit on county water" by: Jessica Shepard
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Matagorda County Economic Development Executive Director (MCEDC) Mike Ferdinand provided an update on the drainage study to his board last week. “Anchor QEA has gone to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) on our behalf regarding drainage,” he said.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
"Port hears updates on projects" by: Jessica Shepard
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Port of Bay City Authority commissioners heard several project updates at their monthly meeting last week.Port of Bay City Authority Chairman George Harrison led the discussion on two topics for the night – possibly switching to a new marina management software program and demolition of the 1317...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
"NRC reviews STP during council meeting" by: Mike Reddell
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City Council heard an STP plant performance assessment and took action on the ongoing Railroad Quiet Zone study at its regular meeting June 24. Council heard an STP plant End of Cycle Assessment – 2024 – from John Vera, a Senior Resident Inspector with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Thursday, July 3, 2025