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Sentinel photo by Jessica Shepard Over 50 local youth lined up to try their hand at showing off their bucket calves last weekend. The annual Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association event is geared toward preparing children to show their chosen livestock as they get older.

Sentinel photo by Jessica Shepard Over 50 local youth lined up to try their hand at showing off their bucket calves last weekend. The annual Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association event is geared toward preparing children to show their chosen livestock as they get older.

Bucket Calf Line up

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Sentinel photo by Jessica Shepard 2025 MCFLA Home Economics Craft Show Highpoint Winners

Sentinel photo by Jessica Shepard 2025 MCFLA Home Economics Craft Show Highpoint Winners

MCFLA Home Ec Craft winners

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
2025 MCFLA Home Economics Craft Show Highpoint Winners   Junior division: Keelie Holub, Meredith Jones, Lane McLeod, and Lyra Saha.   Intermediate division: Adyson Merck, Makenzie Hubbard, Ryleigh Siptak, and Lucy Weathers.
Contributed photo EDITOR’S NOTE: This award was presented at last year’s Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Show Junior Livestock Auction. The 2024 “Cattlemen of the Year” title was awarded last March to two brothers who are lifelong residents of Matagorda County, Jay and Scott Ledwig.

Contributed photo EDITOR’S NOTE: This award was presented at last year’s Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Show Junior Livestock Auction. The 2024 “Cattlemen of the Year” title was awarded last March to two brothers who are lifelong residents of Matagorda County, Jay and Scott Ledwig.

Brothers Jay, Scott Ledwig 2024 Cattlemen of Year

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
   The Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association presents their annual “Cattlemen of the Year” award each year during the Saturday night Rodeo performance.

"2025 MCFLA Fair & Rodeo event roundup" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
   The Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association’s 81st Annual Matagorda County Fair kicks into gear this weekend.  General admission tickets are $10 per person or $25 for reserved seats.  Children ages five and under get in free.  Ticket Office hours are from noon-5:30 p.m.
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