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"Louderback talks future of education" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
State Rep elect AJ Louderback told local leaders that he was not voting in favor of school vouchers during a luncheon last week.   Roughly 100 business professionals and individuals were present for the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s lunch with Louderback.

Christmas Closings

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
This year Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day is Wednesday, Dec. 25.  That means that many local businesses are closed in observance of the holiday starting Monday, Dec. 23, and will re-open at regular business hours Thursday, Dec. 26.

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"Council works on TIRZ #5" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
City Council members unanimously approved moving forward on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #5 at their regular meeting last week.  TIRZ #5 has about 1,193 total acres in nine different non-contiguous areas marked within Bay City city limits.
Sentinel photo by MaLinda Reddell Jessica Russell, George Holst Award, and Kandice Graham, Tiger Lane Award, winners

Sentinel photo by MaLinda Reddell Jessica Russell, George Holst Award, and Kandice Graham, Tiger Lane Award, winners

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"MCEDC announces Russell and Graham winners of 2024 awards" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Jessica Russell received the George Holst Award and Kandas Graham received the Tiger Lane Community Spirit Award at the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) annual meeting Dec. 11.  Mitch Thames presented the Tiger Lane Award to Graham.

Texas WIC celebrates 50 years

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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

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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.
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