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Suspicious vehicle leads to theft arrest

   A Bay City patrol officer's suspicions of truck parked at a building on Carey Smith Boulevard lead to a man's arrest for stealing an air condition unit.  While on patrol at about 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
Sentinel photo by MaLinda Reddell Jessica Russell, George Holst Award, and Kandice Graham, Tiger Lane Award, winners

Sentinel photo by MaLinda Reddell Jessica Russell, George Holst Award, and Kandice Graham, Tiger Lane Award, winners

"MCEDC announces Russell and Graham winners of 2024 awards" by: Mike Reddell

   Jessica Russell received the George Holst Award and Kandas Graham received the Tiger Lane Community Spirit Award at the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) annual meeting Dec. 11.  Mitch Thames presented the Tiger Lane Award to Graham.

Texas WIC celebrates 50 years

    The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, popularly known as WIC, is commemorating 50 years of dedicated service to Texans.
Sentinel photo by Jessica Shepard Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) supporters attended the annual “Premier Night” event Thursday, Dec. 5.

Sentinel photo by Jessica Shepard Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) supporters attended the annual “Premier Night” event Thursday, Dec. 5.

"CAST debuts ’25 season" by: Jessica Shepard

   Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) announced their 2025 season productions at the group’s “Premiere Night” event last week.  Along with the planned showcases, event attendees were encouraged to purchase patronage packages or to donate to several specific projects directly.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Developement Corporation Executive Director, Michael Ferdinand speaks at the Czech visit of STP Dec. 5.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Developement Corporation Executive Director, Michael Ferdinand speaks at the Czech visit of STP Dec. 5.

"Visiting Czechs hear STP countywide impact" by: Jessica Shepard

   Almost a dozen Czech Republic visitors spoke with local leaders and toured STP facilities last week.  The group was composed of people who are researching possible future nuclear projects and to hear from locals about the impacts of STP on living in the county.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard City Variance Committee members Bill Frontz and Becca Sitz, right, review artist Tom DeGroot's, left revised sign for the Neon Moon during a meeting Friday, Dec. 6.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard City Variance Committee members Bill Frontz and Becca Sitz, right, review artist Tom DeGroot's, left revised sign for the Neon Moon during a meeting Friday, Dec. 6.

"Neon Moon sign nixed by variance panel" by: Jessica Shepard

   The City of Bay City’s Variance Committee unanimously voted against a variance request for proposed business signage for the Neon Moon bar last week.

Man faces 7 warrants, 3 added charges

   Bay City police served a man with seven warrants and charged him on three additional complaints in what officers said was an ongoing criminal investigation.  Calvin Williams, 44, was charged with possession of controlled substance, fail to identify-fugitive from justice, and theft, reports show.