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"Nehls gets federal funds for Sargent Community Center project" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls’ (R-TX-22) office announced $1,875,000 in federal funds to help construct the new Sargent Community Center Monday evening, Nov. 17. The new center also will serve as a Point Of Distribution (POD) following a hurricane or other natural disaster.

"Matagorda Harbor dredging nearly complete" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 20, 2025

A few final checklist items remain from the Port of Bay City Authority’s “Matagorda Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project” as of their meeting last week. All commissioners were present for the Nov. 13 meeting.

"Seasonal events start Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 20, 2025

With just over a month until Christmas Eve, local events are brimming with seasonal festivities. Downtown Bay City will be in full swing with the holiday spirit starting Thursday, Nov. 20.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck ISD trustees join with others to show off the $2,000 donation from Matagorda County Youth Charities.

"VVISD trustees OK Pre-K class size waiver" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Van Vleck ISD school board unanimously approved a Pre-Kindergarten class size exception waiver during its meeting last week. The only trustee absent was Dane Evans. “Our ratio is currently supposed to be one teacher for every 11 students,” explained VVISD Superintendent Christie Dement.

Palacios Preservation leaders honored with statewide award

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Palacios Preservation Association announces that Margaret Doughty and Edith Gower have been awarded the prestigious Adina De Zavala Advocacy Award by Preservation Texas for their extraordinary leadership and determined work to save the historic Luther Hotel.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell

Tigers, Blackcats advance to area

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

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WCJC Police Academy training

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior quarterback Keimarion Wiggins moves up field looking for an opening against Tuloso-Midway Saturday, Nov. 15.

"Blackcats overcome Tuloso-Midway, take on LBJ-Austin Saturday" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Keimarion Wiggins had 188 yards rushing and Isaac Stinson had 110 receiving yards to spark the Bay City to a 44-24 Bi-District Playoff victory over Tuloso-Midway at Victoria Stadium Saturday afternoon, Nov. 15.

"County approves new EMS Level 5 contract for $1M for 2 years" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Matagorda County Commissioners approved a new two-year, $1 million EMS contract with Allegiance that will bring the county to a Level 5 standard, County Judge Bobby Seiferman announced Monday.

"CAST: ‘A Tuna Christmas’ opens Nov. 13" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Community Actors of South Texas' (CAST) "A Tuna Christmas" comedy production opens at 7 p.m. this Thursday. Other 7 p.m. showtimes are available Nov. 14-15 and 21-22 with a special 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Nov. 23. All showcases will perform at the CAST Theater, 920 Nichols Ave.

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