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LeDarion Stone/Live in the Moment Photography Above Blackcat strains at performing the squat at BCHS Powerlifting Tournament Saturday, Jan. 13.

BC Powerlifting at BCHS, Victoria meets

News Staff

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Here are the results from the Bay City Powerlifting Tournament Jan. 13: Girls: 4th out of 13 Camryn Garcia- 1st in 198.

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Bay City Volunteer Fire Department: On January 1, 2024 at 12:54 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 4500 block of Nichols. On January 1, 2024 at 12:54 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the 4500 block of Nichols.

Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Barn fire blamed on fireworks

News Staff

Thursday, January 18, 2024

A barn fire blamed on fireworks not only heavily damaged the structure but the flames also destroyed a boat on a trailer, UTV and water well equipment at about 11:13 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, reports show.

"Bowers donate land for youth sports park at Palacios" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Palacios residents Harold and Cheryl Bowers donated a 20-acre tract of land to the county to establish a county park to support youth sports and activities in Palacios. The deed of gift was accepted by Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 8.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

Putting in work at showmanship clinic

News Staff

Thursday, January 11, 2024

"Cattlemen’s workshop raises funds to support stock show exhibitors" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Matagorda County Cattlemen Association’s “Gulf Coast Regional Workshop & Trade Show” returns Friday, Jan. 12, to the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St. in Bay City. The entire event is scheduled from 1-8 p.m. and has free admission.

"Broadband survey deadline set Jan. 31" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is spearheading a “Regional Broadband Initiative” with a survey deadline of Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Eleven Bay City residents braved the cold temperatures on Saturday, Jan. 6, to take the 8th Annual Polar Plunge at Hilliard Pool. The air temp was 48 degrees with a water temp of 58 degrees. Adults participating were: Jessica Mach, Ben Flores, Anna Flores, Erin Mach, and Terry Myren. Those under 18 were: Kai Castillo, Nadia Flores, Alexander Mach, Daphene Mach, Ian Wilson and Ivy Wilson.