The Bay City Tribune

The Bay City Tribune is a local newspaper situated in Bay City, Texas, serving the Matagorda County region. It releases new editions two times a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Sundays. The publication is operated by Southern Newspapers.

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Capital: 2025 Texas legislative session all wrapped up

5 days ago | baycitytribune.com | Gary Borders

The dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. • A ban on clubs supporting gay teens in public schools won final legislative passage on Saturday. The measure sponsored by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, would prohibit schools from authorizing or sponsoring student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Several Democrats argued passionately against the bill, the Texas Tribune reported.
Reed, Nunez named to 29-4A first team

5 days ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

Former rivals El Campo, Needville and Wharton rejoined Bay City’s district along with 26-4A holdovers Brazosport, Columbia and Sweeny to form the new 29-4A. The new district was one of the most top-heavy in Region IV, with Columbia (7-5, 18-14-2) clinching the final playoff spot with three games remaining. Sinton swept Columbia in the opening round of the Division II playoffs.
Salazar, Zuniga named to 29-4A all-district first team

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

The Bay City Ladycats playoff streak ended in 2025 after back-to-back postseason appearances in the previous two seasons. Bay City remained in a district with Brazosport, Columbia, and Sweeny but saw El Campo, Needville, and Wharton return after the departures of Iowa Colony, La Marque, and Stafford following the latest realignment last February. Needville (12-0, 24-7) captured an undefeated district championship but lost in the second round of the Division I playoffs.
District 25-3A awards Tigerettes

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

For the second consecutive season, the Tidehaven Tigerettes made a deep run in the playoffs. With most of its team returning from a year ago, Tidehaven (10-4, 21-15) advanced to the third round before losing to Santa Gertrudis Academy. Tidehaven had three first-team 25-3A all-district selections: pitcher Kailea Freeman, outfielder Maleah Galvan and catcher Addison Duckett. Freeman surpassed 300 career strikeouts in her senior campaign. She struck out 142 batters in 109 1/3 innings in the circle.
Zgarcia named to all-star game

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

Tidehaven High School senior Ritchie ZGarcia will represent the school one final time at the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 2A-4A All-Star Game on June 14 at Dell Diamond Park in Round Rock. ZGarcia was one of four pitchers named to the South team, which will play the North squad to represent the state’s best. Sweeny’s Todd Foley, Danbury’s Rusty Sample and Rogers’ Nash Fares will coach the South team.
Lady Leps well-represented on 24-3A

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

The Van Vleck Lady Leps have had immense success the past two seasons, winning 40 games, a co-district championship and advancing to at least the second round of the playoffs each year. Danbury’s departure from District 24-3A left East Bernard and Van Vleck as the top threats for the league crown. The Lady Leps lost multiple key contributors from last year’s district title team but had a talented crop of underclassmen ready for extended playing time.
Area schools host workouts

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

Athletes can stay in shape throughout the off months at the respective high school strength and conditioning camps. Each school has different camp dates and sport specific workouts throughout the summer. Below is the list of dates, times, prices and information regarding each strength and conditioning camp. BAY CITYThe Bay City boys’ and girls’ athletes have different locations for their strength and conditioning camps.
Bay City wins Lineman Challenge at Tidehaven

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

The Bay City Blackcats took gold at the Tidehaven junior high lineman challenge in El Maton at Tidehaven High School last Wednesday. The competition included incoming sixth through ninth graders, providing coaches a glimpse at the upcoming offensive and defensive linemen talent at their respective schools. During the challenge, teams competed in multiple events including farmers walk, sled push, bench press, stone carry, hay bell push, tire flip, medicine ball throws, bobsled and team tug-of-war.
Capital: Less than a week left in legislative session

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Gary Borders

With the legislative session ending on Monday, June 2, lawmakers are scrambling to pass or kill bills, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Among the bills passed or likely to soon pass:• All handgun licenses issued in other states will be honored in Texas if, as expected, Gov. Greg Abbott signs the measure. This would end the requirement that the governor must negotiate agreements with other states.
Van Vleck’s Hutson named all-star

2 weeks ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

Van Vleck High School catcher Wade Hutson received confirmation that he will play in the Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association all-star game on June 3 at St. Thomas High School. Hutson will be a part of an all-day event at the high school, which will host an all-star game for Class 2A-4A, 5A-6A and a futures game for any non-seniors. Hutson will play in the 2-4A game, which begins at 1 p.m. that Tuesday.