Matagorda County Commissioners wrestled with illegal dumping on roadways at a workshop session Monday, Feb. 11.
“It’s gotten to the point there is so much dumping so much of the time” on county roads both on private roads and road sides, said Precinct 1 Commissioner... + continue reading
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Three embattled Bay City Housing Authority commissioners will keep their positions – despite Mayor Mark Bricker’s efforts to remove them – District Judge Randy Clapp ruled after a four-hour trial Thursday, Feb. 7.
Clapp’s declaratory judgment means Ronnie Reeves,... + continue reading
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The 2019 Fair Queen court includes, above, from left: Hannah Sliva, Fair Queen and Mallory Grimes, First runner-up.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard
Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association’s Fair Royalties were chosen over the weekend as part of the Association’s annual fair and rodeo.
Hannah Sliva was crowned the 2019 Fair Queen Sunday, Feb. 10.
Sliva was joined by first runner-up,... + continue reading
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Taking first place at the annual Knowledge Bowl's adult division went to "Knights of Knowledge" team members Dan Clark, George Harrison, Jeff Atking and Craig Gordon, with 52 out of 75 possible points won.
Do you know where Oscar Wilde was born?
What about which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Chances are if you don’t, then you would have gotten that question wrong during the Annual Knowledge Bowl last Saturday.
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Ladycat soccer players defeated Palacios Sharkettes 3-2 Saturday, Feb. 9, at Memorial Stadium. In District 23-4A standings, the Ladycats (11-6-1, 3-1) trail Columbia and Brazosport, both with 3-0-1 district marks. In Saturday’s action, senior Jennifer Dabelgott (4) dribbles away from defenders, flanked by sophomore Ameer Shaik (7).
Sentinel photo by Mike Reddell
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The Blackcats soccer team was in action last Saturday, Feb. 9, against Palacios in Memorial Stadium. The boys played a close game against the Sharks, losing 2-1.
Sentinel photo by Mike Reddell
Ladycat soccer players defeated Palacios Sharkettes 3-2 Saturday, Feb. 9, at Memorial Stadium. In District 23-4A standings, the Ladycats (11-6-1, 3-1) trail Columbia and Brazosport, both with 3-0-1 district marks. In Saturday’s action, senior Jennifer Dabelgott (4) dribbles away from defenders, flanked by sophomore Ameer Shaik (7).
Sentinel photo by Mike Reddell
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell
Blackcat senior Anthony Perry (5) goes up over a Sweeny defender last Friday for a layup. Bay City defeated Sweeny 72-63.
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Interesting item on city council’s workshop agenda Thursday.
Mayor Mark Bricker wants a discussion on “an elected officials governance policy that outlines the roles... + continue reading
