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Person who jumped fence on VVISD property in custody

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
   Following a pursuit and police chase from Texas 35 last week, Van Vleck ISD was placed in a Secure Hold districtwide, according to Superintendent Christie Dement.  The elementary was surrounded by officers and the district’s safety team.

Grants administrator provides list of county grant-funded projects

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
   EDITOR’S NOTE: Matagorda County Grants Administrator Crystal Morones was asked about some different local grant-fund projects.  Morones provided an overview of those projects in the report that follows.      Matagorda County received a total of $8,048,300 for Water and Sewer Improvements.
Tidehaven High School's Class of 2025 Tidehaven photo

Tidehaven High School's Class of 2025 Tidehaven photo

"Tidehaven to graduate 66" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
   A total of 66 students will graduate from Tidehaven High School starting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Delvin Taska Memorial Stadium.  Valedictorian Addison Nesbitt and Salutatorian Juan Mireles will be recognized and give speeches addressing their fellow classmates and audience members.
Sentinel Photo/ Mike Reddell Tenaris scholarship winners join with Tenaris officials, elected officials and friends at the Tenaris scholarship ceremony last week.

Sentinel Photo/ Mike Reddell Tenaris scholarship winners join with Tenaris officials, elected officials and friends at the Tenaris scholarship ceremony last week.

Tenaris awards $196K in scholarships to Matagorda County students

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
   Tenaris has awarded 15 Matagorda County High School seniors with Roberto Rocca scholarships totaling $196,000, marking the 12th anniversary of this scholarship program in Texas.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard County Judge Bobby Seiferman presented HIF USA Administrative Assistant Abigail Heisler with a recognition award at the Matagorda County Youth Leadership awards banquet on May 7. The award is for HIF USA’s continued program support for the second year in a row.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard County Judge Bobby Seiferman presented HIF USA Administrative Assistant Abigail Heisler with a recognition award at the Matagorda County Youth Leadership awards banquet on May 7. The award is for HIF USA’s continued program support for the second year in a row.

"Matagorda County Youth Leadership celebrates graduates" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
   Over 20 students in four countywide school districts were recognized as “2025 Youth Leadership Matagorda County” graduates last week.  The students received awards and graduation cords during the May 7 banquet.
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