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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Amongst Bay City High School's 258 graduates, many like the senior above were excited to finally receive their diplomas May 23.

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"BCHS graduates 258" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Bay City High School graduated 258 students during its commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium on May 23. Victoria Sliva and Jada Andrews provided words of welcome and introduced guests, respectively.

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"Quiet zone explained at Town Hall " by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

A Town Hall Meeting on Railroad Quiet Zones in Bay City drew about 25 people who had several questions about reducing train horn noise in a lively session Thursday, May 22. “It’s taken us a long time to get here,” City Manager Scotty Jones remarked in her welcome.

Man pulls a gun on officers at fairgrounds

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

A 42-year-old Bay City man faces several charges after confronting Matagorda and Wharton law enforcement officers and threatening them with a weapon at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds around 9 p.m. Friday, May 16.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck graduates tossed their caps to celebrate their commencement, but one graduate had a more enthusiastic sendoff to high school Thursday, May 22.

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"Matchett honored at VVHS commencement" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Parents and guardians escorted their Van Vleck High School 2025 graduates onto Burl McKinney Field on May 22. Graduate Emily Rodgers led the National Anthem, along with the American and Texan pledges, before Lesley Hoffman gave the invocation.

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"‘Cyber insurance do’s & don’ts’ are stressed at luncheon event" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Bay City Community Development Corporation partnered with Bay City Chamber of Commerce to host a luncheon event focused on “Cyber Insurance Do’s & Don’ts” last week. Function4 Managed Services Director Ed Hoffman’s presentation focused on basic cyber security concepts.

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"Main Street board approves 2 façade grant applications" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Main Street board members unanimously approved façade grant applications for Studio23 Ink and Banded KB at the board’s May meeting. “Studio23 Ink is using a local contractor for signage at their location,” explained Main Street Program Director Tina Israel.

Texas will require public schools to display Ten Commandments under bill nearing passage

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

The House has approved Senate Bill 10 even though a similar Louisiana law was deemed unconstitutional. Supporters say Christianity is core to U.S. history.

Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture recently held a ribbon cutting for the Russell Ranch subdivision. Contributed photo

Russell Ranch ribbon cutting

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

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"BCCDC board OKs 6 grant applications" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members approved one website and five façade grant applications during their meeting Monday afternoon.The only board member absent was Erandi Allison.

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"County backs Caney Creek bacteria study " by: Mike Reddell

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Commissioners Court approved a letter of support for the University of Texas at Arlington to identify critical source areas for bacteria to Caney Creek, at the court’s meeting Monday, May 19.

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