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"Tourism Council approves event sponsorship applications" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Bay City’s Tourism Advisory Council approved two event sponsorship applications at their meeting last Monday. Members present included Whitney Milberger, Amanda Garcia, DC Dunham, and Jessica Shepard, while member Celeste Cash was absent from the Nov. 18 meeting.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Mayor Robert Nelson, right, swears in three new appointees at City Council’s Nov. 12 meeting. The three were, from left: Angela Hadash, Deputy City Secretary; Bruce Krauskopf, Planning Commission board; and Melody Ann Yates, Bay City Housing Authority board.

City swears in new appointees

News Staff

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

STP Photo STP Nuclear Operating Company employees raised an incredible $67,000 for Matagorda County United Way, making STP their largest contributor in 2024. Above are STP Vice President of Strategic Resources Savannah Cornelius, STP Chief Nuclear Officer Kym Harshaw, and Owner Liasion Heather Caddie-Mendiola with the donation check.

STP donates to United Way

News Staff

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

LCRA photo

LCRA awards $15,715 grant to Matagorda Historical Society for Heritage Park upgrades

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

New lighting, fencing and backstop netting will enhance safety, fun for athletes and park visitors The Matagorda Historical Society soon will add improved lighting, backstop netting and fencing at Matagorda Heritage Park, thanks in part to a $15,715 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.

"Wurtz reports 2024 election went smoothly, set voting records" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

The 2024 General Election went smoothly County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz told Commissioners Court before it canvassed the vote at the court’s regular meeting Monday morning, Nov. 18. There was a 60% voter turnout in Matagorda County and a record of about 8,000 early votes, Wurtz said.

"Port Authority hears updates" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Port of Bay City commissioners heard presentation updates on several in-progress projects during their monthly meeting last week. All commissioners were present for the Thursday, Nov. 14, meeting.

"Christmas events will be downtown this Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Bay City Main Street Program Manager Tina Israel said she is excited for this year’s “Christmas Around the Square” from 5-9 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 21.

Bay City Fire Marshal Dan Shook was LEPC’s guest speaker. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

"LEPC holds 1st meeting since COVID" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

About a dozen Matagorda and Wharton County partners attended the Matagorda Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) annual luncheon meeting last week.Matagorda LEPC is looking at returning to quarterly meetings for next year.

"Scotty Jones appointed as city manager" by: Mike Reddell & Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

City Council announced its decision to appoint interim city manager Scotty Jones as City Manager following an executive session that followed the Nov. 12 regular meeting.

"Registration for Holiday Food Drive will be Nov. 21" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Registration for the annual “Matagorda County Holiday Food Drive” opens this Thursday, Nov. 21. Citizens can sign up from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Ave. H and 4th St. in Bay City. There is a 1-box limit per household and ID is required for registration.

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