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"Matagorda Magic seeks baseball players" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Matagorda Magic Baseball is hosting baseball tryouts and a showcase event for countywide junior high players next Saturday. The Jan. 11 all-day event starts with registration from 8:30-9 a.m. with the overall event finishing at 4 p.m.

LCRA opens grant applications

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in January for community grants of up to $50,000.

Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell This year's Sentinel Christmas Coloring Contest winners are from left, Alexa Rubio, Nadia Flores, and Allie Schneider. Each girl received a bicycle, a blue ribbon for their artistry, and a Christmas bag and stocking full of candy and other treats.

Christmas coloring contest winners

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Bay City Parks & Recreation Riverside Smoke-off set for March 28th and 29th

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

$2,600 Guaranteed Total Pay Outs for 1st place winners. Get Ready to Sizzle at the Riverside Smoke-Off. Calling all BBQ aficionados, pitmasters, and grill enthusiasts! It's time to fire up your smokers and showcase your grilling skills at this year's most anticipated event.

"Reel Reviews: Netflix’s ‘The Six Triple Eight’ surprisingly fast-paced war drama" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Thanks to an onslaught of advertisements on social media, I was curious about Netflix’s “The Six Triple Eight” film and naturally had to check it out myself.

Steven Reis 2024 Christmas story: Abandoned Sheep

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Abandoned Sheep Steven Reis December 24, 2024 The golden light of late afternoon trickled between the few leaves left on trees. Across the quiet street, inflatable Santa and other cartoonish figures waved gently in the cool air blowing from the north.

Blackcats Academic All District, Academic All State

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Academic All-District Jada Andrews, Alex Estrada, Keimarion Wiggins, Mack Curtis, Jordan Johnson, Davont’A Harris, Haven Herzik, Jaden Malone, Robert Reed, Ronnie Kimball, Cameron Townsend, Juan Barrera, Camron Willis, Benjamin Williams, Jakob Pesina, Alex Burciaga, Keaton Nunez, Bishop...

.Tenaris Photo TenarisBayCity had the honor of supporting the Matagorda County United Way Adopt-a-Family program. This year, Tenaris proudly helped 27 families during the Christmas season. We are overjoyed to contribute to the well-being of Matagorda County families and to spread joy this holiday season.

TenarisBayCity spreading Christmas joy throught the community

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

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Vibrance Health staff provides Christmas surprise for patient families

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Vibrance Health is so proud to announce their largest Christmas giving project – A Vibrance Christmas – provided 27 patient families in Matagorda and Wharton Counties with a complete Christmas including decorations, a traditional Christmas dinner and gifts for the whole family.

Beginning Jan. 1, cars registered in Texas won’t need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay fee

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Noncommercial cars in 17 counties will still have to pass an emissions test to obtain a state registration. Starting in 2025, many Texas drivers will no longer have to have their car inspected for safety.

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