Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation declaring Oct. 6-12, 2024, as National 4-H Week in Matagorda County at the court’s Oct. 7 meeting, and five young people in their green 4-H jackets were in attendance. They told the court of the many 4-H activities in Matagorda County for youngsters ranging in age from eight to 18. Those 4-H activities include raising cattle, food production, nutrition and community service.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City High School Dungeoneers are hard at work during "Chicago: Teen Edition" rehearsal getting their choreography nailed down Monday, Oct. 7. The musical showcase debuts Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. with tickets for sale online in advance and at the door.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda Regional Medical Center, Matagorda Medical Group, and Natera staff donned pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the breast exam and Natera genetic screening session Saturday, Oct. 5. Patients participating received a goody bag full of breast cancer and women's health information along with a variety of promotional items.

BCPD photo Police Chief Christella Rodriguez thanked everyone who participated in National Night Out 2024. She said BCPD officers and staff attended watch parties in several Bay City neighborhoods. “The support we receive from the Bay City community is tremendous and we could not do what we do without it,” the chief added.