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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck ISD’s new police chief Stephen Jimenez was congratulated on joining the Van Vleck Leopard family and posed with VVISD trustees and administration personnel at the Jan. 13 meeting. Please see Pages 7 and 8 for more Van Vleck ISD news and photos

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck ISD’s new police chief Stephen Jimenez was congratulated on joining the Van Vleck Leopard family and posed with VVISD trustees and administration personnel at the Jan. 13 meeting. Please see Pages 7 and 8 for more Van Vleck ISD news and photos

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"Jimenez sworn in as VVISD Chief of Police at trustee meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
   Van Vleck ISD’s new police chief Stephen Jimenez took his oath of office at the district’s regular school board meeting Monday night.  Jimenez has over 19 years of law enforcement experience including the Wharton Police Department, Wharton County Sheriff Office, and El Campo Police Department.

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MLK closings

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
    Observance of Martin Luther King Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20 this year.  County and city offices will be closed in observance Monday and re-open Tuesday, Jan. 21, at regular business hours.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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"Griffith: Cattle market breaking records" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
   Livestock Economist Dr. Andrew Griffith gave his beef market forecast and insight during the Gulf Coast regional Cattlemen’s Workshop & Trade Show, Jan. 11.  Griffith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee.

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"Port moves closer to new boat ramp " by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
   The Port of Bay City Authority is looking at roughly $330,000 in possible Texas Parks and Wildlife Boating Access grant funds for the Matagorda Harbor Boat Ramp Project.  “There’s currently no cost for planning and engineering of the project,” said Anchor QEA’s Hayden Smith at the Jan. 9 meeting.

City Council filings begin for May 3 election

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
   Filing for the May 3 city election – for the mayor and three city council places – begins Jan. 15 and continues through Feb. 14.  Robert Nelson is the incumbent mayor.  The three council seats up for election are:  Position 3, held by Bradley Westmoreland.  Position 4, held by Becca Sitz.

Police warn about leaving cars running

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
   Bay City police responded to the second auto theft incident within a two-week period when officer Luis Moreno, was sent to 2300 7th Street in reference to a stolen vehicle at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8.

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"Camofest to return Jan. 25" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
   The 9th Annual Wild Game and Wine Camofest returns to downtown Bay City this Saturday, Jan. 25.  Scheduled from noon until 6 p.m., the rain-or-shine event is open to the public.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Commissioners approved a resolution honoring outgoing Sheriff Frank “Skipper” Osborne, center, for his service to the county Monday morning. With Osborne are, from left: Sheriff Rick DeLeon, Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Commissioners approved a resolution honoring outgoing Sheriff Frank “Skipper” Osborne, center, for his service to the county Monday morning. With Osborne are, from left: Sheriff Rick DeLeon, Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum.

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"Commissioners OK juvenile diversion plans" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
   Commissioners unanimously approved “Juvenile Diversion Plans” for Justice of the Peace Precincts 1, 2, 4, and 6 during their Monday meeting.     All commissioners were present for the meeting.
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