Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City ISD families participated in the district's annual "Back to School Bash" on Wednesday, July 29. While students were able to receive backpacks full of school supplies, guardians toured informational and community vendors at the Bay City High School campus. Other event features included health and dental screenings, games, prizes, bus rider information, and physicals with EKG testing.

Sentinel Photo Commissioners Court accepted Texas Historical Commission’s Distinguished Service Award for Matagorda County Historical Commission at the court’s meeting Monday. MCHC member Edith Crower (center) shows off the state’s recognition. MCHC members Mike Reddell, second from left, and Kristi Lee also took part, with court members Commissioner Bubba Cook, Commissioner Bubba Frick, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, Commissioner Troy Shemek, and Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum.

Contributed photo Texas Parks & Wildlife Department signage for the Palacios Paddling Trail.

Wharton County Junior College this fall will begin offering an associate's degree and two certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence. Pictured is Dr. Muna Saqer, Program Director of WCJC's Computer Science, IT and Networking programs. WCJC Photo