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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard People check out the bright and colorful ornaments at the Matagorda County Museum’s Festival of Trees.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard People check out the bright and colorful ornaments at the Matagorda County Museum’s Festival of Trees.

"Festival of Trees open at Museum" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
   Matagorda County Museum’s annual “Festival of Trees” seasonal exhibit is now open.  Visitors can vote for their favorite trees across several categories including businesses, individuals, schools and daycares, and other clubs or organizations.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Council delares a “Priscilla Ann Robinson Day,”- the longtime Bay City school trustee was photographed with Bay City ISD officials and school board members, as well as City Council and City Staff.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Council delares a “Priscilla Ann Robinson Day,”- the longtime Bay City school trustee was photographed with Bay City ISD officials and school board members, as well as City Council and City Staff.

"City talks about communication" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
   The city’s Communications Manager, Ray Beltran, led City Council through a lengthy explanation about the proposed City of Bay City Communications Policy at a city council workshop Nov. 18.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council recognized a proclamation supporting the City of Bay City’s application for the Tourism Friendly Texas designation at council’s meeting Nov. 18.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council recognized a proclamation supporting the City of Bay City’s application for the Tourism Friendly Texas designation at council’s meeting Nov. 18.

"City issues ‘Tourism Friendly’ proclamation" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
   Bay City Mayor Pro-tem Jim Folse proclaimed the city as a “Tourism Friendly Community” during last week’s council meeting.    Mayor Robert Nelson was the only member absent from the meeting.

Palacios man charged with 5 robberies

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
   A 21-year-old Palacios man is being held in Brazoria County on charges he robbed four places in Matagorda County and another in Brazoria County.    Connor Green, 21, of Palacios, matched the description of the robbery suspect, deputies said.
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