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"BCISD board OKs mold remediation" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved repairing the HJ McAllister Administration Building’s roof during their meeting last week.  Trent Tinnin and Priscilla Robinson were the only school board members absent from the Oct. 21 meeting.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell 2025 Rice Dish Roundup Grand Champion winners were chosen from each respective age division on Tuesday, Oct. 14. From left are Robert Porter, Nevaeh Mangum, and B. Trevino. Not pictured is Cora Romine.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell 2025 Rice Dish Roundup Grand Champion winners were chosen from each respective age division on Tuesday, Oct. 14. From left are Robert Porter, Nevaeh Mangum, and B. Trevino. Not pictured is Cora Romine.

"79th annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival rice dish winners" by: Jessica Shepard

   Over 100 entries were featured at the annual “Rice Dish Round-Up” Oct. 15.  “We actually received 125 recipes for the contest, but about 120 showed up for judging,” said Matagorda County Extension Office Manager Cynthia Page.

When, where to vote for Nov. 4 Special Election

   EDITOR’S NOTE: As of Friday, Oct. 24, a total of 450 early votes had been cast in Matagorda County, County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz said.  Voters who want to cast an early ballot still have Thursday-Friday, Oct. 30-31, to do so.
Adelyn Sutherland, age 4 yrs old, gets ready for her turn at the Mutton Bustin’ competition at the Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival Sunday, Oct. 26. It is her dad, Chris Sutherland, who is putting her on the sheep. Courtesy photo

Adelyn Sutherland, age 4 yrs old, gets ready for her turn at the Mutton Bustin’ competition at the Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival Sunday, Oct. 26. It is her dad, Chris Sutherland, who is putting her on the sheep. Courtesy photo

Mutton Bustin’

Courtesy photo Van Vleck High School Mighty Leopard Band students recently earned straight 1 superior ratings and the Sweepstakes award at contest.

Courtesy photo Van Vleck High School Mighty Leopard Band students recently earned straight 1 superior ratings and the Sweepstakes award at contest.

Leopard Band wins Sweepstakes

"2025 Rice Festival opens 4-11 Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

   The 79th Annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival opens from 4-11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.  “The Rice Festival is about more than food, music, and entertainment - it’s about community,” said Bay City Lions Club President Michael Griffith.