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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell An Estonian delegation visited Matagorda County last week, and heard from local leaders at CED and toured STP.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell An Estonian delegation visited Matagorda County last week, and heard from local leaders at CED and toured STP.

"Estonians get a look at Matagorda County" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
   A contingent from the northern European country of Estonia was here last week to tour STP.    The group included government officials and others from a country interested in energy solutions.    Estonia borders the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland and includes 1,500 islands. It also borders Russia.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Lions Club members pose with this year’s Rice Festival Queen dress, sponsored by OQ Chemicals on Sept. 8. From left are Pageant Director Rachel Ricks, Pageant Chairman Ryan Ricks, Mike Finster, Chris Hadash, Dan Shook, Doc Campbell, Chad Craft, David Krenek, Eric Wright from OQ and Ben Flores. The dress and crown are from "New Beginnings" in El Campo and also feature jewelry from Green Bros. Jewelers.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Lions Club members pose with this year’s Rice Festival Queen dress, sponsored by OQ Chemicals on Sept. 8. From left are Pageant Director Rachel Ricks, Pageant Chairman Ryan Ricks, Mike Finster, Chris Hadash, Dan Shook, Doc Campbell, Chad Craft, David Krenek, Eric Wright from OQ and Ben Flores. The dress and crown are from "New Beginnings" in El Campo and also feature jewelry from Green Bros. Jewelers.

"Rice Festival Queen applications due Sept. 27" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
   The deadline for the Rice Festival Queen’s Pageant entries will be Wednesday, Sept. 27.    The application information can be found in the 2023 Pageant Organization Packet on the Lions Club website at www.baycitylionsclub.com under the Rice Festival tab.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Master Glazed Donuts partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the shop. The donut shop is located at 4206 7th St. in Bay City.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Master Glazed Donuts partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the shop. The donut shop is located at 4206 7th St. in Bay City.

Master Glazed Donuts holds ribbon cutting

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation Monday, Sept. 11, declaring Saturday, Sept. 16, as First Texas Navy Day.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation Monday, Sept. 11, declaring Saturday, Sept. 16, as First Texas Navy Day.

Texian Navy Day Celebration and Commissioning Ceremony

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
   Sept 16 2023, 11 a.m.    Matagorda Harbor Pavilion (East side)    Welcome remarks by Admiral Craig Hlvinka, Harbor Master and also Texas Historical Commission Marine Steward.     Master of Ceremonies - Admiral Chris Barbee, Mayor of El Campo.

"Bay City tax rebates 8.5% higher than September 2022" By: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
   Bay City’s September sales tax allocations were 8.5% higher than the same month last year and the year to date today was 7.9% higher than the same stretch in 2022.    Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently that he sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell HIF’s Brooke Vandygriff answers a question from a luncheon attendee.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell HIF’s Brooke Vandygriff answers a question from a luncheon attendee.

"HIF focus on community partnerships, being a good neighbor" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
   With nearly 250 people attending HIF’s “Community Event” last Thursday, HIF USA CEO Renato Pereira spoke about the new future the company envisioned for Matagorda County and the world.    “We are blown away by the warmth and reception of Matagorda County,” he said.
Sentinel file photo Connie Cornman visits with cooking team at last year’s Gourmet Guys.

Sentinel file photo Connie Cornman visits with cooking team at last year’s Gourmet Guys.

"Museum’s annual ‘Gourmet Guys’ tickets are on sale now" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
   Do you know the staples of “lowcountry” style food?    Lowcountry recipes are defined as a type of Southern cooking incorporating diverse seafood, produce, and native spices that are traditionally associated with the Georgia and South Carolina coastlines.
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