A survivors walk
Relay For Life Honorees Blanche Franklin Johnson, third from left, and Chom Ryman, fourth from left, along with other cancer survivors, took the first lap Friday night as family, friends and supporters cheered them on.

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Relay raises $87,000 for cancer research
Hundreds of Matagorda residents spent Friday night walking laps around a track at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds raising funds for the American Cancer Society.

Conference aimed at storm preparation
Those attending the Hurricane Awareness Conference Saturday had the chance to learn more about the fearsome storms from people who know.

BCPD welcomes new officers
Bay City Police Department held a ceremony Monday to swear-in the newest officer and welcome four other new hires to the department.

Memorial Stadium will 'xplode' with music
Blackcat Memorial Stadium will be filled with hundreds of screaming teenagers this weekend.

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EDITORIALS

Vote yes in BCISD rollback election Nov. 6
There are solid reasons for BCISD voters to approve the district’s proposed $1.32 per $100 valuation tax rate election Tuesday, Nov. 6.

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SPORTS

Endless second in Archon Open
Bay City paintball team Endless finished second in the beginner division of the first Archon Open Five-Man Series paintball tournament recently in Katy.

Andrew Smith Jr. Camp approaching
A couple new events are on the books for the Fourth Annual Andrew Smith Jr. Football Camp, slated for May 17.

Cats sweep Gators in bi-district
The Blackcats rolled past Dickinson Friday, sweeping the bi-district series at Brazoswood to face Barbers Hill in area playoffs.

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COMMUNITY LIFE

Winner named in art contest
Baylea Wagener was chosen as the winner of he 14th District Congressional High School Art Competition, held Thursday, May 8.

School grows young authors
Tenie Holmes Elementary School will host their annual Young Authors Day on May 16.

Columns

Grateful to Mother on her special day
By Shelly Gormey

Bay City soldier's mom: A study in grace
By Heather Menzies

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Hurricane Guide
Helpful tips and things to do before and during a major storm.

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