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Aquacat swimmers make top ten standings

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   Aquacats competed at the C.C.A.A. Champs meet on Saturday, June 28 at the Lamar ISD Natatorium against all 10 teams in the region.   Walker Griffith swept all 3 of his individual events coming in 1st place.  Catherine Powers placed 3rd in two events and 4th in 25 backstroke.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The 2025 Matagorda County Youth Leadership Class. Class members are framed by adult leaders County Judge Bobby Seiferman, far left, and Jessica Russell, far right.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The 2025 Matagorda County Youth Leadership Class. Class members are framed by adult leaders County Judge Bobby Seiferman, far left, and Jessica Russell, far right.

Youth Leadership Program nationally honored

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   Matagorda County “Youth Leadership Program” has once again been recognized; previously by the Texas Association of Counties with a Best Practices Award and this time with a 2025   Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

July 4th: Red Cross offers safe tips for enjoying the holiday

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
   Fireworks can be dangerous; leave them to the professionals  Independence Day is just ahead, and your plans might include firework displays, a backyard picnic, or perhaps fun at the beach.   The American Red Cross offers these tips so you can enjoy a fun-packed, safe holiday.

"TEA releases 2025 STAAR EOC results" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
   The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course Assessment (EOC) results on June 10.  Those results include scores in Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History.
Contributed photo American country rock band and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Members, Exile are scheduled to headline the 2025 Rotary Summer Concert. The concert will be held August 16, 2025, at the Bay City Civic Center. Sponsorships and tickets are on sale now at baycityrotary.org..

Contributed photo American country rock band and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Members, Exile are scheduled to headline the 2025 Rotary Summer Concert. The concert will be held August 16, 2025, at the Bay City Civic Center. Sponsorships and tickets are on sale now at baycityrotary.org..

Exile to headline 2025 Rotary Summer Concert

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
   The Bay City Rotary Club has announced award-winning recording artist Exile will headline the 2025 Rotary Summer Concert.  The concert will take place Aug. 16, at the Bay City Civic Center.  Exile originally formed in the 1960s and has topped the pop and country charts with No.

Oktoberfest 2025 Sept. 20

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the Matagorda Regional Medical Center (MRMC) Foundation’s Oktoberfest 2025, set for Saturday, Sept. 20.
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