Holy Cross Catholic School photo During Community Helpers Week, Holy Cross Catholic School's PreK-3 and PreK-4 students visited the Colonial Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as part of their giving back to the community. The students entertained with the song, "Here I Am To Worship." They also colored with residents and gave them their artwork.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Mayor Robert Nelson, right, swears in three new appointees at City Council’s Nov. 12 meeting. The three were, from left: Angela Hadash, Deputy City Secretary; Bruce Krauskopf, Planning Commission board; and Melody Ann Yates, Bay City Housing Authority board.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard People browse through several vendors at Market Day on the square Saturday, Nov. 23, as a variety of vendors featuring possible early Christmas gifts.

STP Photo STP Nuclear Operating Company employees raised an incredible $67,000 for Matagorda County United Way, making STP their largest contributor in 2024. Above are STP Vice President of Strategic Resources Savannah Cornelius, STP Chief Nuclear Officer Kym Harshaw, and Owner Liasion Heather Caddie-Mendiola with the donation check.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Museum recently opened its upstairs gallery to show off its new look. The upstairs gallery features class photos from different schools in the county - some decades and eras old, some from schools that no longer exist.

Contributed photo Bay Pals Girl Scout Troop #156991 collected can goods and non-perishables to help local BCISD students in need for the 1st annual can food drive. “With the upcoming holidays, we know there are many kids in Matagorda County that need a little more help,” said Troop Leader Nina Hernandez.

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