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Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Home Economics food entry winners received purple rosettes for their win as Grand Champions of their chosen divisions Saturday, Feb. 28. Winners include Raelyn Owen, Ellie Hutto, Abagail Straub, Meredith Jones, Aubree Savage, Olivia Mitchell, Ashley Alford, Drake O’Connell, Abigail Jurek, Ellie Curtner, Jase Alford, Aribella Carson, Jayci Downs, Keagan Gerberman, Taylor Martinez, Savannah Remmy, and Jace Reynolds.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Home Economics food entry winners received purple rosettes for their win as Grand Champions of their chosen divisions Saturday, Feb. 28. Winners include Raelyn Owen, Ellie Hutto, Abagail Straub, Meredith Jones, Aubree Savage, Olivia Mitchell, Ashley Alford, Drake O’Connell, Abigail Jurek, Ellie Curtner, Jase Alford, Aribella Carson, Jayci Downs, Keagan Gerberman, Taylor Martinez, Savannah Remmy, and Jace Reynolds.

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"2026 MCFLA Home Ec winners recognized" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
   The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association’s Home Economics Food Show auction raised about $16,175 before add-ons for local students, Saturday, Feb. 28.  That number is a decrease of roughly $525 from last year’s $16,700.

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"Final events of MCFLA fair week" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
   The Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association’s (MCFLA) “Annual Fair & Rodeo” has its closeout events this week.  Kicking off with the MCFLA swine show at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 5, in the outdoor arena.  Senior Citizen Day is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the KC Hall, 3070 Hamman Road.
Lone Star Gardens partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The garden center is located at 2105 Norvell Avenue in Bay City. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Lone Star Gardens partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The garden center is located at 2105 Norvell Avenue in Bay City. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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Lone Star Gardens hosts ribbon cutting

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
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WCJC Foundation Board welcomes new directors

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
    The Wharton County Junior College Foundation announced the additions of Terry Hlavinka, Melissa Toon, and Scott Savage to its Board of Directors.    Each brings extensive professional experience and a strong commitment to supporting higher education and workforce development in the region.
Tenaris contributed photo Tenaris marks its third consecutive year partnering with Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association to award the Scholarship for Agricultural Sustainability, providing $40,000 in scholarships to students participating in the Pen of Three Commercial Heifer Show.

Tenaris contributed photo Tenaris marks its third consecutive year partnering with Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association to award the Scholarship for Agricultural Sustainability, providing $40,000 in scholarships to students participating in the Pen of Three Commercial Heifer Show.

Tenaris partners with MCFLA to award $40K in agricultural scholarships

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
   Tenaris marked its third consecutive year partnering with the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association to award the Scholarship for Agricultural Sustainability, providing $40,000 in scholarships to students participating in the Pen of Three Commercial Heifer Show.

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"MCFLA events will ramp up this Friday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
   Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association’s Fair and Rodeo activities ramp up this Friday.  Commercial Heifer check-in will be 2-4:30 p.m. at the outdoor arena with commercial interviews to follow at 5 p.m.  Kenny’s Funland carnival opens from 5-10 p.m. Friday night.  Saturday, Feb.
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