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"City Council annexes 1.748-acres for ‘Reserve at Riverbend’ " by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

After a brief public hearing, city council unanimously approved an ordinance annexing 1.748 acres for the “The Reserve at Riverbend” apartment complex project at their monthly meeting. All council members were present for the meeting.

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"Arctic blast closes schools, public offices" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

A winter storm set to hit Matagorda County and Southeast Texas set up shop Sunday with temperatures dropping into the 30s coupled with chilling winds.

Bay City Chamber honorees Lindsey Thompson and Julie Estlinbaum Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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"Chamber lauds Thompson, Estlinbaum" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

The 2024 Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Man of the Year is Lindsey Thompson. Former Bay City councilwoman and retired Bay City ISD teacher Julie Estlinbaum is the 2024 Woman of the Year. Thompson and Estlinbaum were honored at the annual chamber banquet Thursday night, Jan.

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"Course provides more insight to parasite control" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office hosted three continuing education units as part of the annual Matagorda Cattlemen’s Association symposium last week. Extension agents Dr. Stephen Biles and Dr.

Dan Shook photo A firefighter battles a blaze that destroyed a trailer house in Van Vleck Jan. 15. A faulty space heater was given as the probable cause.

Several dogs die in Van Vleck trailer house fire

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department and the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office responded to a trailer home on fire at 497 Camino Del Arroyo in Van Vleck, at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Warrant alleges sexual abuse of a child continuous

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Bay City police arrested a Bay City man for sex abuse of a child after officers and detectives executed an arrest and search warrant at a Cottonwood residence Wednesday, Jan. 15, reports show.

Steak thief leads police on car chase

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

A man accused of stealing eight packages of rib eye steaks from Walmart was pursued by Bay City police in a car chase all the way to Palacios Monday, Jan. 13. The thief’s car ended up running out of gas on FM 521 and was taken into custody.

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Library celebrates ‘Family Place’

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Bay City Public Library celebrated its "Family Place" library designation Wednesday, Jan. 15. In 2018, the library received a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Family Place Libraries program.

Aggies Invent first place winners

"Aggies Invent Junior empowers future innovators" By Amy Nowlin

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

The inaugural Aggies Invent Junior (AIJ) program kicked off in Matagorda County with resounding success on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Courtesy photo The finished display is ready to be driven down to Rockport for the Smithsonian Crossroads exhibition. The Luther display team includes Robin Reynolds, Chuck Madeley and Stuart and Brandi Pitman.

Step Into History: Luther Hotel restoration and Smithsonian exhibit highlight Palacios

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Significant restoration efforts are just beginning at our historic Luther Hotel, located in the heart of Palacios, Texas.

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