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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star awards were presented to outstanding 4-H club members in their given divisions during the annual 4-H banquet Thursday, July 20. Those recipients are: back row from left: Victoria Sliva and Ansley Kubecka; front row, from left, Jeret Girndt, Drayson Saha and Jace Girndt. Kacey Kubecka is not pictured. See Page 8 for more 4-H award winners.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star awards were presented to outstanding 4-H club members in their given divisions during the annual 4-H banquet Thursday, July 20. Those recipients are: back row from left: Victoria Sliva and Ansley Kubecka; front row, from left, Jeret Girndt, Drayson Saha and Jace Girndt. Kacey Kubecka is not pictured. See Page 8 for more 4-H award winners.

"4-H Awards Celebration honors Matagorda County kids, adults " by: Jessica Shepard

   Countywide 4-H awards were handed out to children and adults during the annual “4-H Awards Celebration” last Thursday.      This year, two scholarships were awarded to 4-H members Shawn Sneath, Ty Kubecka, and Ayden Smith.

"MCEDC OKs certified site program" by: Mike Reddell

    A certified site program for prospective industries or businesses was discussed by the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation at its meeting Friday, July 21.      A certified site is one that includes, among other things, title searches, no environmental issues or endangered species.

"BCISD OKs agreement with YMCA" by: Jessica Shepard

   After a brief overview, Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the YMCA of the Golden Crescent for after-school daycare services during the regular board meeting Tuesday last week.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Connected Nation, Inc.’s Local and Regional Planning Director Molly Weiner outlined the focus of the Texas Broadband Development Office's (BDO) "Regional Public Meeting" Thursday, July 13.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Connected Nation, Inc.’s Local and Regional Planning Director Molly Weiner outlined the focus of the Texas Broadband Development Office's (BDO) "Regional Public Meeting" Thursday, July 13.

"Broadband universal access faces challenges" by: Jessica Shepard

   Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s Mitch Thames says that Texas Comptroller Glen Heger is scheduled to appear at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce to talk about broadband development in September.

Commercial heifer clinic July 31

   Matagorda County AgriLife in conjunction with the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association will be offering a Pen of 3 Commercial Heifer Clinic at 6 p.m. Monday, July 31, at the Main Arena at the Matagorda County Fair Grounds.    The clinic will cover heifer selection and the care of livestock.