Sentinel Photos/MaLinda Reddell Congratulations to this year's Christmas Coloring contest winners. From left to right are: Alaina Chavez - 9-12 age group; Trevor Bloom, 2-4 age group; and Hannah Hickl 5 - 8 age group.

Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Suzanne Sullivan was sworn in as Associate Municipal Court Judge by longtime Municipal Court Judge Mark Finlay at City Council's regular meeting Dec. 12. Finlay was honored at the meeting for his years of service. Sullivan will replace him as Associate Municipal Court Judge when Finlay retires in January. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Contributed photo Tenaris continued its tradition this holiday season supporting the Matagorda County United Way’s Adopt-a-Family program. This year, employees joined together to spread holiday cheer and adopted 18 local families in need, providing their children with Christmas gifts.

Contributed photo The Matagorda County Democratic Party gathered non-perishable food items at their December 11th holiday party. The food was donated to the Harvest House food pantry in Bay City.

Contributed photo Tender Years Enrichment Center donated bicycles to the PD. The PD donated the bicycles to The Crisis Center. Thank you to everyone involved to make this happen. Featured in pic: Tender Year Enrichment Center employees; Symirra James, Arieanna Selman, Karla Frausto, PD staff and Crisis center employees.