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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.
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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"Commissioners OK 13 bonds, oaths" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
Commissioners unanimously approved 13 bonds and oaths for newly elected officials Jan. 1.  Those present included Bubba Cook, Bubba Frick, and Troy Shimek, while Mike Estlinbaum was absent.  The approval followed a nearly 30-minute swearing-in ceremony for state, county, and precinct officials.

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"County’s last ’24 meet on Zoom" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
County Commissioners unanimously approved extending several disaster declaration deadlines during their Dec. 30 Zoom meeting.Those present included Bubba Cook, Mike Estlinbaum, and Troy Shimek, while Bubba Frick was absent.
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