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🌱 Planning a Matagorda escape? Don’t skip these Bay City nature stops.
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In today's newsletter:
- Planning a Matagorda escape? Don’t skip these Bay City nature stops.
Also on today's calendar: Van Vleck Leopards vs Elsik Rams.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 62.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• An Insider's Guide to Matagorda, Texas (factpatrol.com) — If you’re looking for a nearby day trip, this guide spotlights Bay City’s Matagorda County Birding Nature Center and county museum as must-visit stops, with wetlands, trails, and local history exhibits. It also walks you through where to stay, eat, fish, and birdwatch around Matagorda Bay, including nature park rentals, local seafood spots, and the best seasons to visit.
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📸 Around Bay City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bay City
★ Featured events ★
- Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille – Bay City
Schulman's Movie Bowl Grille - Bay City, 6655 7th St Suite 100, Bay City
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Van Vleck Leopards vs Elsik Rams
Van Vleck School District , 142 S 4th St , Van Vleck
5:00 pm - Van Vleck Leopards vs Palacios Sharks
Van Vleck School District , 142 S 4th St , Van Vleck
12:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 27
📣 Bay City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bay City Blackcats vs Palacios Sharks
Bay City High School , 400 7th St , Bay City
5:00 pm - Bay City Boys JV Basketball @ Palacios
Palacios High School , 3000 SH 35 Buisness W , Palacios
6:00 pm - Brazosport Christian at Boling
Boling High School , 407 Atlantic Ave , Boling-Iago
6:15 pm - Brazosport Christian Boys Varsity Basketball @ Boling
Boling High School , 407 Atlantic Ave , Boling-Iago
6:15 pm - Amazing Oysters - Matagorda, TX 2025
Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
10:00 am - Beach Craft
Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
9:00 am - Fish Prints
Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
9:00 am - Fish Prints - Matagorda, TX 2025
Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
9:00 am - Beach Craft - Matagorda, TX 2025
Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
9:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bay City. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (08790) - 4600 7th St in Bay City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bay City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Matagorda
- I've Lived in Texas for 34 Years—and This Remote Beach Town Might Be the Most Peaceful Place in the State (travelandleisure.com)
Brazoria
- Spring ISD school bus allegedly stopped by suspect pointing weapon at students (fox26houston.com)
- Sperry helps reader with possible crabgrass issue (tylerpaper.com)
Lake Jackson
Ok Bay City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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