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"Council OKs BCCDC pact with developer" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council authorized, on second reading, the Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) to enter into a contract with BC Development Group for a seven-year term.  The action was taken at council’s regular meeting Sept. 10.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell HIF-USA CEO Renato Pereira, Vice President of Project Execution Haytham Afifi and Community Affairs and Permitting Manager James Outtrim lead the latest update on the HIF-USA project during a luncheon at the Civic Center last Thursday.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell HIF-USA CEO Renato Pereira, Vice President of Project Execution Haytham Afifi and Community Affairs and Permitting Manager James Outtrim lead the latest update on the HIF-USA project during a luncheon at the Civic Center last Thursday.

"HIF officials remind community they’re grateful for its support" by: Jessica Shepard

   With attendees numbering over 150, HIF-USA CEO Renato Pereira shared his reasons for updating the community on the eFuels project timeline last Thursday, Sept. 12.

"Gourmet Guys on tap Sept. 28" by: Jessica Shepard

   Matagorda County Museum hosts its annual Gourmet Guys fundraiser from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St.    This year’s theme is “Chef’s Signature Dishes” and tickets are $40 per person.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck High School Homecoming King Corey Austin and Queen Isabel Coleman were crowned last Friday at pre-game ceremonies.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck High School Homecoming King Corey Austin and Queen Isabel Coleman were crowned last Friday at pre-game ceremonies.

Van Vleck Homecoming

Ashley store opening set for Sept. 26

   Stimson & Sons will celebrate its newest Ashley store opening in Bay City.  The new retail store will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting of its 25,000-square-foot showroom at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 3510 7th Street.

Robber steals bag of cash from Ai United Insurance

   A robber grabbed a bank bag full of cash from an Ai United Insurance employee at 10:13 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, Bay City police reported.     Officers were sent to the insurance firm at 2515 7th Street, in reference to a theft.

4-H Year begins

   The 2024-2025 4-H year officially kicks off September 1!Matagorda County 4-H of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is excited to welcome new and returning members to another year of 4-H programming and opportunity.  4-H is a club for youth ages 8 to 18 in grades 3-12.

"Tourism Council OKs $3K for Rice Festival " by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City’s Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) unanimously approved a sponsorship application for the 78th Annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival event at a special meeting Monday afternoon.  The council approved up to $3,000 for the event while the application requested $20,000.

EOC issues advisory for TS Francine

   The Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Francine and has placed the EOC team on stand-by.  Effective immediately, Matagorda County issued a voluntary evacuation for the coastal areas of the county.