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Courtesy photo/Amanda Campos Members of Matagorda County Historical Commission (MCHC) were recognized for receiving the Texas Historical Commission’s Distinguish Service Award by Commissioners Court at its meeting Monday, Aug. 26.

Courtesy photo/Amanda Campos Members of Matagorda County Historical Commission (MCHC) were recognized for receiving the Texas Historical Commission’s Distinguish Service Award by Commissioners Court at its meeting Monday, Aug. 26.

County receives Distinguished Service Award from Texas Historical Commission

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) awarded a 2023 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to the Matagorda County Historical Commission (CHC).This annual award affirms Matagorda CHC appointees for managing well-rounded history and preservation related programs that enrich Texas communities.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Masonic Lodge 865 presented County Judge Bobby Seiferman a Community Builders Award at Commissioners Court meeting Monday, Aug. 26.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Masonic Lodge 865 presented County Judge Bobby Seiferman a Community Builders Award at Commissioners Court meeting Monday, Aug. 26.

Masons honor Seiferman

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Sentinel photo Jessica Shepard Wellness Matagorda County Co-chairman Loy Sneary thanks Bay City Community Development Corporation board for their support for a future aquatics center during their meeting Monday.

Sentinel photo Jessica Shepard Wellness Matagorda County Co-chairman Loy Sneary thanks Bay City Community Development Corporation board for their support for a future aquatics center during their meeting Monday.

"BCCDC partnering with YMCA for aquatics center" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Monday, August 26, 2024
Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved an agreement with Golden Crescent YMCA on a countywide aquatics center during its Monday meeting.The agreement outlines BCCDC as providing “funding and oversight.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Wildlife Specialist Jacob Dykes talks about water resources at wildlife symposium last week.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Wildlife Specialist Jacob Dykes talks about water resources at wildlife symposium last week.

"Wildlife management hinges on water resources" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
   Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension hosted a wildlife symposium last week.  Guest speakers touched on whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, and herbicide use – all of which outlined water resources as key factors in wildlife and habitat management.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Police Narcotics Division Head Sgt. Joe Bruno, left, hands a shipment box with illegal drugs to, from left, Mayor Pro Tem Becca Sitz, and Councilmen Jim Folse and Bradley Westmoreland at a recent council meeting.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Police Narcotics Division Head Sgt. Joe Bruno, left, hands a shipment box with illegal drugs to, from left, Mayor Pro Tem Becca Sitz, and Councilmen Jim Folse and Bradley Westmoreland at a recent council meeting.

"Bruno tells council Bay City has major drug ring operating" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
   Bay City Police Narcotics Division Head Sgt. Joe Bruno delivered a report to City Council last week that underlined how pervasive illegal drug activity is in Bay City.    He said there is a considerable number of businesses here that buy and deal narcotics.

Deputies arrest man for murder of grandfather

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
   A 30-year-old Bay City man was arrested on a murder warrant that alleges he killed his 81-year-old grandfather, George Pal Goodman.     George Pal Goodman was found dead at his residence on Private Rd. 517 off FM 457 around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
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