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Matagorda County fire calls

Bay City VFD:  On June 5, at 7:45 a.m., responded to assist Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department but was cancelled in route.   On June 5, at 1:49 p.m., responded to a wash down at the 2900 block of FM 2540.   On June 7, at 12:49 p.m., responded to a grass fire on Hwy 60 North.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Greg Baker identified several crop rows as sorghum grain trial crops near FM 521 to “Matagorda County Row Crop Tour” attendees last Thursday. Baker also took the group to corn and cotton crops in the El Maton area.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Greg Baker identified several crop rows as sorghum grain trial crops near FM 521 to “Matagorda County Row Crop Tour” attendees last Thursday. Baker also took the group to corn and cotton crops in the El Maton area.

"County Extension Office hosts crop tour" by: Jessica Shepard

   Over two dozen people attended the annual “Matagorda County Row Crop Tour” last week.   Along with hearing from several guest speakers, attendees got a chance to hear about variety trials with corn, cotton, and sorghum crops on Thursday, June 13.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell County Judge Bobby Seiferman covers a wide range of topics in his ‘State of the County’ speech last week.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell County Judge Bobby Seiferman covers a wide range of topics in his ‘State of the County’ speech last week.

"Judge’s speech draws 145 for ‘State of the County’" by: Mike Reddell

   County Judge Bobby Seiferman’s “State of the County” drew about 145 people to the Bay City Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week.   Seiferman announced his re-election plans, reviewed promises made and promises kept and zeroed in on goals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

"Council hears architects on police station" by: Mike Reddell

   City Council heard a presentation for a public safety headquarters from FGM Architects at council’s regular meeting June 11.   Police Chief Christella Rodriguez introduced the proposed design team for the headquarters that will use the “old, old” K-Mart building.

Bay City man arrested in special op

   A 36-year-old Bay City man was arrested on a prohibited weapons charge at his residence as part of a special operation involving Bay City police, Homeland Security and ATF June 12.
Bay City Lions Cluib President Bobby Seiferman presented Lion John Woolsey with the Wharton County Junior College Vocational Program a $3,000 scholarship check for the new carpentry school. Contributed photo

Bay City Lions Cluib President Bobby Seiferman presented Lion John Woolsey with the Wharton County Junior College Vocational Program a $3,000 scholarship check for the new carpentry school. Contributed photo