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One killed in structure fire

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
   A 63-year-old Bay City man was killed in an Austin Street house fire Sunday morning, March 16, Fire Marshal Dan Shook said.  Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, Bay City Police Department, and the Bay City Fire Marshal were dispatched to the house fire at 1216 B Austin St. at about 07:40 a.m.

United Way designates May 23 as Annual Day of Caring

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
   Applications for this year’s Matagorda County United Way ‘Day of Caring’ are due by Friday, April 25.    Applications to request minor home repairs are now available at the United Way office at 2417 Ave. G, Bay City or at the Economic Action Committee Senior Center at 904 Whitson St.

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"Tourism Council seeks marketing data purchase" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
   Bay City’s Tourism Advisory Council unanimously approved pursuing a marketing data subscription plan with Datafy at its first 2025 meeting Monday afternoon.   Communications and Cultural Arts Director Samantha Denbow provided the council with two options – Datafy and Placer.ai.
Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Livestock 2025 Grand Champion steer was shown by Van Vleck FFA member Kenzie Brown

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Livestock 2025 Grand Champion steer was shown by Van Vleck FFA member Kenzie Brown

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"’25 MCFLA auction, show results" by: MaLinda Reddell

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Thursday, March 13, 2025
   The 2025 Grand Champion steer was shown by Van Vleck FFA member Kenzie Brown at the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) Junior Livestock Auction Saturday, March 8.  Brown also received the AOB Heavy Weight Class Champion Steer title.
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