Contributed photo City Council highlighted Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director Jessica Russell for receiving the Texas Economic Development Council's "Economic Excellence Recognition" award during their meeting Feb. 27. Council also, recognized Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Mike Ferdinand for his contributions and efforts.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard 2024 Home Economics Youth Division Arts & Crafts Highpoint winners were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Those winners are Meredith Jones, Gideon Straub, Lilia McLeod, Adyson Merck, Jace Whisler, Lucy Weathers, Ryleigh Siptak, Ansley Kubecka, Madison Harris, Ryver Anderson, and Grady Weathers. Not all are pictured.

Photo from Dan Shook

Winners of the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association’s annual Talent Show took the stage at the end of the showcase, Sunday, Feb. 25. This year’s winners include Analyn Sutherland, Adyson Sutherland, Meredith Jones, Ansley Kubecka, Kaitlyn Jones, Lyra Saha, Colby Chandler, Ashley Alford, Jacob Oncken, Jase Alford, Kathryn Rodgers, Meredith Williams, Victoria Sliva, and Ryleigh Siptak.

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. 24. Winners include Cole Baker, Truitt Foltyn, Drake O’Connoll, Kathryn Rodgers, Meredith Jones, Ruby Bonnot, Ryleigh Siptak, Ashley Alford, Aribella Carson, Barrett Botbyl, Jace Reynolds, Karoline Murray, Savannah Remmy, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Kaylee Spencer, and Ava Bowers.