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McCray wins Place 1 City Council runoff

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
   Cory McCray won the Place 1 Bay City City Council runoff election over Stacy L. Rowh by a 217-158 vote margin Saturday, June 13.  McCray’s vote total won 57.87% of the vote, while Rowh received 43.75% of the total.  The election total of 375 votes was 3.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director guides City Council through new Aquatics Center presentation.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director guides City Council through new Aquatics Center presentation.

Townsend shows council new Aquatics Center presentation

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
   The Aquatics Center is going forward, Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Executive Director Melanie Townsend told council at its workshop meeting last week.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council joins Main Street board members in showing off a plaque recognizing Bay City Main Street as an Accredited Main Street America program.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council joins Main Street board members in showing off a plaque recognizing Bay City Main Street as an Accredited Main Street America program.

Bay City Main Street: Accredited Main Street America program

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
   The Bay City Main Street Program was recognized as an Accredited Main Street America program for 2026.
Matagorda County Commissioners Court declared the month of June 2026 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month at the court’s regular meeting Monday. The disease causes weakness in the voluntary muscles of the body and affects individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell

Matagorda County Commissioners Court declared the month of June 2026 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month at the court’s regular meeting Monday. The disease causes weakness in the voluntary muscles of the body and affects individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell

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"Commissioners hear aquatic center, data center forum updates" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
   Mayor Pro Tem Jim Folse told Commissioners Court Monday that the Aquatics Center “continues to move forward” and noted a groundbreaking will be held soon.   Other speakers at the court’s comments section, included Donna Howard and Cheryl Wilkins with Matagorda Against Data Centers.

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"Prosperity Bank donates $50K to aquatic center" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board member Bruce Krauspkof announced a $50,000 Prosperity Bank donation toward the aquatic center during the board’s special called meeting last week.   Members Clint Hewitt and Ben Flores were the only ones absent Friday, June 5.

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"Place 1 runoff Saturday" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
   Saturday, June 13, is election day in the runoff between Cory McCray and Stacy L. Rowh for the Place 1 seat on City Council.   A total of 179 in-person early votes were cast – and about 50 ballot by mail - by about 5 p.m. Monday, June 8, said County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz.

Animals rescued during house fire

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
   The Bay City Fire Department, Bay City Police Department, Bay City Animal Control, and the Bay City Fire Marshal responded to a house fire at 3005 Rugeley at about 11:17 am. Monday, June 8.  A resident called 9-1-1 after being awoken by her dog barking and smelling smoke in the residence.
Houston Business Journal A group tours the new $1.6 billion plant during the opening ceremonies last week.

Houston Business Journal A group tours the new $1.6 billion plant during the opening ceremonies last week.

Röhm opens billion-dollar chemical plant in Bay City

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
   German chemical company Röhm has opened a chemical plant in Bay City with up to $1.6 billion in investment after being delayed for several years.   The company even shut down its Louisiana plant because it believes its new production process in Bay City is cheaper and more efficient.
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