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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

"Commissioners OK 13 bonds, oaths" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
   Commissioners unanimously approved 13 bonds and oaths for newly elected officials Jan. 1.  Those present included Bubba Cook, Bubba Frick, and Troy Shimek, while Mike Estlinbaum was absent.  The approval followed a nearly 30-minute swearing-in ceremony for state, county, and precinct officials.
Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard This year's "Polar Plunge" featured three brave souls jumping into 64-degree waters at Hilliard Pool, Saturday, Jan. 4. Interim Parks & Recreation Director Kelly Penewitt said it was the warmest water temperature they have had for the event.

Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard This year's "Polar Plunge" featured three brave souls jumping into 64-degree waters at Hilliard Pool, Saturday, Jan. 4. Interim Parks & Recreation Director Kelly Penewitt said it was the warmest water temperature they have had for the event.

Braving the cold

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

Hester retires after 30 years in law enforcement

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
   Philip Hester said he hopes he left Matagorda County a better place than when he started.  “On December 31, 2024, I officially retired from Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office after 30 years in law enforcement and I been involved in every aspect of the Job,” Hester said in a recent Facebook post.

City’s Polar Plunge slated for Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
   The 8th Annual Polar Plunge at Hilliard Pool will start the new year this Saturday.  This year’s event will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.    Fees are $10 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under.
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