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Traffic stop leads to drug charges

News Staff
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
A 50-year-old Bay City man was arrested on drug-related charges after police made a traffic stop on his vehicle for failure to dim headlights.  Police say it is illegal to drive with your bright lights on within a 100 feet or so against oncoming traffic and unsafe for other drivers.

S&P ups city’s bond rating to AA-

News Staff
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
S&P Global Ratings has raised the city’s long-term rating and underlying rating (SPUR) to an AA- from an A+ rating City Manager Scotty Jones recently announced.  The city has also been removed from under criteria observation, she noted.

Police briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
21 year-old stabbed; goes to hospital ER  A 21-year-old man with possible stab wounds went to Matagorda Regional Medical Center Emergency Room at around 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, police reports show.
Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell Vacant trailer engulfed with flames Wednesday, Dec. 11

Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell Vacant trailer engulfed with flames Wednesday, Dec. 11

Vacant trailer fire under investigation; damage estimate 15K

News Staff
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Bay City Police Department, Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, and Bay City Fire Marshal Dan Shook were dispatched to a trailer home fire at 3020 1st St, Bay City. at about 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.11.

Bay City superlatives on District 15-4A-1 All District teams

News Staff
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
District 15-4A-1 All-District BlackcatsCoach of the Year  Robert Jones  12-2 overall record, 5-0 district record, 616 total points scored, district, bi-district, area, and regional semi-final champion  Most Valuable Player  Senior quarterback Alex Estrada  3,620 passing yards. 50 touchdowns 135.2...
Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell There was an impressive turnout for the Christmas Market Day at the Bay City Civic Center Saturday, Dec. 21.

Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell There was an impressive turnout for the Christmas Market Day at the Bay City Civic Center Saturday, Dec. 21.

Christmas Market Day

News Staff
Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Red Cross offers safe holiday traveling tips

News Staff
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Hundreds of people are expected to travel for the holiday this weekend.  If you’re planning to travel by car, try to avoid the peak travel times and follow these American Red Cross tips to help keep you safe:    Make sure your car is in good condition for a road trip.
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