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Precinct 2 Justice Center in Matagorda is taking shape with steel work and plumbing filling out. Photo courtesy of Precinct 2 office in Matagorda.

Precinct 2 Justice Center in Matagorda is taking shape with steel work and plumbing filling out. Photo courtesy of Precinct 2 office in Matagorda.

JP 2 building taking shape

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Contributed photo Michael McGehearty, left, was honored for decades of leadership and mentorship in Scouting.

Contributed photo Michael McGehearty, left, was honored for decades of leadership and mentorship in Scouting.

Scout leader recognized at district awards dinner

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
   The Coastal Plains District of Scouting America celebrated the dedication, leadership, and service of its volunteers, families, and outstanding Scouts during the recent 5th Annual Coastal Plains District Awards Dinner in Rosenberg.
Contributed photo Pictured are MCRTA Officers Barbara Gordon, Jessie Stone, Mena Collins, Dr. Dianne Farrar, and Carol Crow. Officers not pictured are Barbara Evanicky and Lucia Hyde.

Contributed photo Pictured are MCRTA Officers Barbara Gordon, Jessie Stone, Mena Collins, Dr. Dianne Farrar, and Carol Crow. Officers not pictured are Barbara Evanicky and Lucia Hyde.

MCRTA officers attend TRTA spring conference

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
   Matagorda County Retired Teachers Association (MCRTA) Officers recently attended the TRTA District 3 Spring Conference and House of Delegates Live meeting at the Texana Education Center.
Lesley Blanks

Lesley Blanks

WCJC Foundation welcomes Development Coordinator

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
   The Wharton County Junior College Foundation welcomes Lesley Blanks as the WCJC Foundation Development Coordinator. Blanks joined the Foundation team in January and brings more than 20 years of teaching experience in education, along with a deep connection to the college.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The City of Bay City proclaimed the Month of April 2026 as "Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month, with members of Crisis Center of Matagorda and Wharton counties on March 24.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The City of Bay City proclaimed the Month of April 2026 as "Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month, with members of Crisis Center of Matagorda and Wharton counties on March 24.

"City takes 100K from TIRZ 1 for revitalization" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
   City Council unanimously approved a resolution that allocated $100,000 of the City’s participation in the TIRZ 1 fund for downtown revitalization at council’s regular session March 24.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard During the "Anon(ymous)" opening sequence, BCHS Dungeoneers Madilynn Johnson and Sophie Jaramillo project the baggage of their respective characters on stage at the troupe's OAP rehearsal on March 25.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard During the "Anon(ymous)" opening sequence, BCHS Dungeoneers Madilynn Johnson and Sophie Jaramillo project the baggage of their respective characters on stage at the troupe's OAP rehearsal on March 25.

"Dungeoneers OAP aiming for state" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
   Bay City High School’s Dungeeoners are aiming to take their “One-Act Play (OAP)” productions to state-level competition.  The Dungeoneers have their Bi-District showcase on Wednesday, April 2 at the Bay City High School Theater.
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