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Texas WIC celebrates 50 years

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
    The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, popularly known as WIC, is commemorating 50 years of dedicated service to Texans.
Sentinel photo by Jessica Shepard Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) supporters attended the annual “Premier Night” event Thursday, Dec. 5.

Sentinel photo by Jessica Shepard Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) supporters attended the annual “Premier Night” event Thursday, Dec. 5.

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"CAST debuts ’25 season" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
   Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) announced their 2025 season productions at the group’s “Premiere Night” event last week.  Along with the planned showcases, event attendees were encouraged to purchase patronage packages or to donate to several specific projects directly.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Developement Corporation Executive Director, Michael Ferdinand speaks at the Czech visit of STP Dec. 5.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Developement Corporation Executive Director, Michael Ferdinand speaks at the Czech visit of STP Dec. 5.

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"Visiting Czechs hear STP countywide impact" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
   Almost a dozen Czech Republic visitors spoke with local leaders and toured STP facilities last week.  The group was composed of people who are researching possible future nuclear projects and to hear from locals about the impacts of STP on living in the county.

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"Lopez IDs TIRZ 5 boundaries with planning" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
  City Engineering Technician Gabriel Lopez reviewed the nine areas outlined as part of TIRZ #5 during a planning commission meeting last week.  Commission members Eric Frankson, Joshua Fortenberry, and Marion Garcia were the only members present.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard City Variance Committee members Bill Frontz and Becca Sitz, right, review artist Tom DeGroot's, left revised sign for the Neon Moon during a meeting Friday, Dec. 6.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard City Variance Committee members Bill Frontz and Becca Sitz, right, review artist Tom DeGroot's, left revised sign for the Neon Moon during a meeting Friday, Dec. 6.

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"Neon Moon sign nixed by variance panel" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
   The City of Bay City’s Variance Committee unanimously voted against a variance request for proposed business signage for the Neon Moon bar last week.

Man faces 7 warrants, 3 added charges

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
   Bay City police served a man with seven warrants and charged him on three additional complaints in what officers said was an ongoing criminal investigation.  Calvin Williams, 44, was charged with possession of controlled substance, fail to identify-fugitive from justice, and theft, reports show.

Faulty HVAC causes fire, displaces three

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
   A faulty HVAC unit was blamed for an apartment fire that displaced three people on Monday, Dec. 2, Fire Marshal Dan Shook said.  Bay City Police Department, Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, and the Bay City Fire Marshal were dispatched to the apartment fire at 5001 Ave F #602, at about 6:29 a.
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