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Bay City toddler reaches final rounds of national competition

A 3-year-old Bay City girl is representing the community on a national stage after advancing to the final rounds of the ...
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The two-day stand that earned Francis Hesseltine the Medal of Honor

Hesseltine was born Dec. 10, 1833, in Bangor, Maine, to Peter Heald Hesseltine and Sarah Hamlin Snow Hesseltine. He attended ...
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Police investigate two shootings after 4th of July weekend

The Bay City Police Department is investigating two shootings that occurred about an hour apart early Sunday morning ...
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Nehls backs water infrastructure bill with Matagorda Ship Channel provision

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls voted Tuesday to advance a federal water infrastructure bill that includes a provision directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite a feasibility study for ...
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Bay City native C. Wallis Ohl Jr. was a steady hand in Episcopal Church turmoil

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest installment of our historical reflections on Bay City. Kavan Van Hal is the Managing Editor at the Bay CityTribune he can be reached at ...
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The “Dukes of Duval” built a South Texas political machine

For much of the 20th century, Duval County was known across Texas as the home of one of the state’s most powerful political machines, a South Texas empire run first by Archer “Archie” Parr and later ...
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Bay City Council approves a grant-related resolutions in special meeting

BAY CITY — Bay City City Council approved three related resolutions during a special meeting Wednesday, advancing efforts to pursue state and federal grant funding for downtown improvements and ...
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Tidehaven graduates among Young Family Foundation scholarship recipients

Two Tidehaven High School graduates are among nine area students selected to receive 2026 scholarships from the Young Family Foundation. The foundation announced $114,000 in scholarships for 2026 ...
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Van Vleck’s Hanson earns regional coach of the year

A local head softball coach was named coach of the year in her team’s region as part of a memorable 2024 season. Van Vleck head softball coach Rebecca Hanson was named the Texas High School Coaches ...
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Bay City High School’s class of 2025 steps into its next chapter

Bay City High School honored the achievements of its graduating seniors Friday night during the Class of 2025 commencement ceremony held at Memorial Stadium. Families, friends, and community members ...
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Van Vleck athletes earn state berths after strong regional showing

Van Vleck athletes delivered a strong performance at the Region 3-3A track meet, with several Leopards and Lady Leps placing among the top finishers and two entries earning trips to the state track ...