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Sentinel Photo/ Mike Reddell New Texian Navy Admirals were commissioned at an honor ceremony on the Navy’s 189th anniversary at the Matagorda Harbor pavilion Saturday, Sept. 21. The event also recognized admirals with commissions earlier this year.

Sentinel Photo/ Mike Reddell New Texian Navy Admirals were commissioned at an honor ceremony on the Navy’s 189th anniversary at the Matagorda Harbor pavilion Saturday, Sept. 21. The event also recognized admirals with commissions earlier this year.

"6 new Texas Navy admirals commissioned" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
   The Texas Navy commissioned six new admirals to celebrate its 189th Anniversary with an honor ceremony at the Matagorda Harbor Pavilion Saturday, Sept. 21.  Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman was among those receiving commissions as admirals.
Two AEP crewmen and a Westwind helicopter pilot were honored for helping save a Blessing area man who the crew saw lying in a pool of blood on his property after Hurricane Beryl landed. The crewmen, Ronald “Cole” Overcash and Joel Hilburn, saw Edward Gurecky on his driveway, and pilot Marcus Perez immediately landed the helicopter and acted quickly to help Gurecky. The two crewmen and pilot were honored at a ceremony at Bay City Regional Airport Wednesday, Sept. 18. Renee Chollett photo

Two AEP crewmen and a Westwind helicopter pilot were honored for helping save a Blessing area man who the crew saw lying in a pool of blood on his property after Hurricane Beryl landed. The crewmen, Ronald “Cole” Overcash and Joel Hilburn, saw Edward Gurecky on his driveway, and pilot Marcus Perez immediately landed the helicopter and acted quickly to help Gurecky. The two crewmen and pilot were honored at a ceremony at Bay City Regional Airport Wednesday, Sept. 18. Renee Chollett photo

Trio honored for helping save a Blessing man’s life

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024

BCPD announces results from traffic engagement

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
   The Bay City Police Department is pleased to report the successful conclusion of our recent high visibility traffic engagement period.   The HVE Period ran from Sept. 9 to Sept. 13, during which time officers conducted 176 traffic stops, resulting in a total of 218 warnings and citations.

United Way: Application process to become partner agency is open

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
   Matagorda County United Way announced that the application process to become a United Way Partner Agency and receive funding is now open.    Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) human service organizations that provide programs and services in Matagorda and/or Wharton counties are eligible.
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