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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Main Street Manager Tina Israel presented the 2023 Main Street America Accreditation award at City Council’s June 13 meeting. Shown are, from left, City Councilmen Ben Flores and Blayne Finlay, Israel, Council Members Bradley Westmoreland and Becca Sitz, City Manager Shawna Burkhart, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Folse,and Mayor Robert Nelson.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Main Street Manager Tina Israel presented the 2023 Main Street America Accreditation award at City Council’s June 13 meeting. Shown are, from left, City Councilmen Ben Flores and Blayne Finlay, Israel, Council Members Bradley Westmoreland and Becca Sitz, City Manager Shawna Burkhart, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Folse,and Mayor Robert Nelson.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Outgoing City Council Member Floyce Brown was recognized for her years of service at City Council’s regular meeting June 13. Shown are, from left, City Councilmen Ben Flores, Blayne Findlay, Bradley Westmoreland, Brown, Mayor Robert Nelson, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Folse, Council Member Becca Sitz and City Manager Shawna Burkhart.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Outgoing City Council Member Floyce Brown was recognized for her years of service at City Council’s regular meeting June 13. Shown are, from left, City Councilmen Ben Flores, Blayne Findlay, Bradley Westmoreland, Brown, Mayor Robert Nelson, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Folse, Council Member Becca Sitz and City Manager Shawna Burkhart.

Matagorda County Office of Emergency Management announces heat warnings

   With excessive heat warnings possible, it is important for everyone in Matagorda County to:      -Limit any time outdoors, especially during the afternoon      -Check your backseat for any pets or children      -Check in with your neighbors, especially the elderly      -Drink plenty of water to...
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City City Manager Shawna Burkhart writes down council members' ideas during the "Strategic Plan" workshop Tuesday, June 6.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City City Manager Shawna Burkhart writes down council members' ideas during the "Strategic Plan" workshop Tuesday, June 6.

"City works on 2024 fiscal year strategic plan" by: Jessica Shepard

   City Manager Shawna Burkhart led a “City Strategic Plan” workshop last week.    All council members were present at the June 6 meeting except for Bradley Westmoreland.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation Monday declaring June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. In front are Edward Gillett from Palacios and Simon DeSoto of Bay City, both of whom have the disease. Back of them are, from left: Commissioners Bubba Cook and Bubba Frick; County Judge Bobby Seiferman; and Commissioner Troy Shimek.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation Monday declaring June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. In front are Edward Gillett from Palacios and Simon DeSoto of Bay City, both of whom have the disease. Back of them are, from left: Commissioners Bubba Cook and Bubba Frick; County Judge Bobby Seiferman; and Commissioner Troy Shimek.

"County awards rebid on Midfield generators project" by: Mike Reddell

   A rebid on the Midfield Generators project shows the work will take 448 calendar days for substantial completion.