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"Early vote numbers are brisk" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
   Early voting is drawing large numbers in Matagorda County, and Friday is the last day to cast an early vote in the Nov. 5 general election.  At Commissioners Court Monday morning, Oct. 28, County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz reported the total was 6,400 early votes cast.

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"City approves YMCA contract to manage pool" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
   City Council approved a contract with YMCA of Golden Crescent to manage Valiant Pool at 16th Street at council’s regular meeting last week.  The action will mean the pool will stay open for area swim teams, while Hilliard will be open to the public.

Matagorda County fire calls through late October

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
  Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:  On Sept. 30, at 2:25 p.m., responded to an oil spill at Hwy 60 and FM 2668.  On Sept. 30, at 5:49 p.m., to a gas leak at the 3100 block of JP Davis.  On October 4, at 2:05 p.m. responded to a grass fire at the 3000 block of Avenue F.  On October 4, at 5:15 p.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Tidehaven High School inducted three new Hall of Fame members during halftime on Friday, Oct. 18. From left are Sandra Kubala and Susan Kubala, Class of 1975 and 1976, respectively. Not pictured is Class of 1978’s Matt Williams.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Tidehaven High School inducted three new Hall of Fame members during halftime on Friday, Oct. 18. From left are Sandra Kubala and Susan Kubala, Class of 1975 and 1976, respectively. Not pictured is Class of 1978’s Matt Williams.

2024 Tidehaven High Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee s

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

HomeTown Christmas Celebration 2024

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
   This year’sAnnual HomeTown Christmas Celebration includes the 44th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Christmas in the Park Celebration, the ever-popular Wilderness Trail of Lights and Christmas Movies in the Park.
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