Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Police Department joined in a fun exchange of Silly String last week at the National Night Out at Bay City Library. Lots of city officials, BCISD officers and other agencies were part of this annual event. This part of National Night Out in Bay City - there were events at other Bay City locations - were made possible “thanks to everyone who hosted, organized, and joined us,” said Police Chief Christella Rodriguez.

Courtesy photo Bay City ISD Police Officer A. Rabun enjoyed playing Dodge ball with the 2nd grade class at Linnie Roberts Elementary recently.

Contributed photo Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department came to Matagorda Elementary School to teach students about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. The kids put out “fires” with the fire hose and were able to use other methods of fire suppression.

Courtesy photo Markham Volunteer Fire Department came to Markham Elementary School to teach students about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week.

Matagorda County 4-H Ambassadors attended Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 6, as it was proclaimed National 4-H Week in Matagorda County. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church held its annual parish "Jamaica" celebration on Sunday, Oct. 5. Locals browsed several food vendors while enjoying music, carnival games, a cake walk, and more.