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"Council approves interlocal agreement with BCCDC for Aquatic Center" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) for a Matagorda County Aquatic Center at council’s meeting May 27.

Supreme Court holds for Tenaris over homeowners in negligence claims

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Tenaris Bay City Inc. v Ellisor Texas May 23, 2025 Supreme Court of the State of Texas Court Staff Case Summaries May 23, 2025 This case concerns whether the plaintiffs established the actual causation element of their negligence claims. Plaintiffs were 30 homeowners in Matagorda County.

MRMC Wellness Center, County AgriLife host Diabetes Lunch & Learn

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Matagorda Regional Medical Center Wellness Center and Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service host a “Diabetes Lunch and Learn” program Friday, June 13. The program official starts at 12:15 p.m. in the Harbor Room at the Wellness Center (Dome), 135 Medical Center Drive in Bay City.

Red Cross readies for hurricane season

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Being prepared the best defense when an emergency occurs Even before the first hurricane threatens, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, is working behind the scenes to make sure people don’t have to face the worst alone.

Contributed photo Tidehaven 7on7 defeated East Bernard in the qualifying round of the Rice Consolidated state qualifying tournament last week and will advance to state.

Tidehaven 7on7 advances to state

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Bay City lifts pool fee to sustain, expand community aquatics programming

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

The City of Bay City and Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) are committed to ensuring access to safe, high-quality recreational facilities for all residents - especially our youth.

LCRA board approves business, capital plans for fiscal year 2025

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

AUSTIN – The LCRA Board of Directors recently approved a business plan of about $577 million and authorized capital investments of about $1.32 billion for energy, water and public service projects to support Texas in fiscal year 2025.

BCPD: Text 911, if unable to call

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

If you are unable to call 911 or need to reach out quietly in an emergency situation, you can send a text instead?

Bill requiring Texas sheriffs work with federal authorities heads to governor’s desk

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Texas would further cement its role in enforcing immigration laws under a bill the state Legislature sent to the governor Sunday that would require most sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed Mental Health Month at its May 19 meeting.

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"County accepts energy storage abatement request" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Commissioners Court accepted a tax abatement application from Duffy Energy Storage and set a June 30 public hearing for a designation of a reinvestment zone at the court’s meeting Monday, May 19.

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