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Photo courtesy of MCRTA The Matagorda County Retired Teachers Association (MCRTA) recently held its May meeting at King Buffet where they had a memorial to remember members who passed away this past year. They also learned from President, Mena Collins, about what's ahead with TRTA regarding the WEP, GPO, and other projects. Officers for the new year were also installed. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, call (979) 241-1862.

Photo courtesy of MCRTA The Matagorda County Retired Teachers Association (MCRTA) recently held its May meeting at King Buffet where they had a memorial to remember members who passed away this past year. They also learned from President, Mena Collins, about what's ahead with TRTA regarding the WEP, GPO, and other projects. Officers for the new year were also installed. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, call (979) 241-1862.

Retired teachers hold memorial luncheon

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024

Palm Village shootings send children fleeing parking lot

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
   Bay City police investigated an exchange of gunfire that left injuries on Palm Village Thursday night, May 23.   Officers were sent to the area of 1801 Palm Village on multiple complaints of shots fired.    When officers arrived they tried get information from several people at the scene.

Fire calls from Matagorda County volunteer departments

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
   Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:   On May 1, at 8:38 p.m., responded to a business structure fire at the 2800 block of 7th Street.   On May 5, at 11:29 p.m., responded to a house fire at the 1100 block of CR 136.   On May 13, at 3:05 a.m., responded to a motor vehicle accident on PR 520.
Haley Richards Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Haley Richards Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

"Richards becomes new ADA " by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
   Haley Richards will transfer her experience in Wyoming to Matagorda County where she recently became an Assistant District Attorney.      Richards will have a hefty caseload as she joins District Attorney Steven Reis’ staff that’s been short the position she’s filling for about two years.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City High School's 216 graduating seniors shared their excitement with each other in various easy form hugs to striking energetic poses May 24.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City High School's 216 graduating seniors shared their excitement with each other in various easy form hugs to striking energetic poses May 24.

"Ihde: Live life to fullest" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
   Bay City High School graduated 216 students during its commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium May 24.      Sierra Fernandez and Isabelle Villalovos provided words of welcome and introduction of guests; respectively.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck graduates hustled to the south end of the football field to toss their caps to celebrate their commencement Thursday, May 23.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck graduates hustled to the south end of the football field to toss their caps to celebrate their commencement Thursday, May 23.

"VVHS grads look forward" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
   Parents and guardians escorted their Van Vleck High School 2024 graduates onto Burl McKinney field on May 23.      Graduate Kaiden Garza led the American and Texan pledges before Cadence Andersen gave the invocation.
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