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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

"Silver Spur awarded to the late Clyde Ashcraft" by: Jessica Shepard

   The Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association presented its “Silver Spur Award” to Clyde Ashcraft’s family at its 39th annual meeting and banquet on Oct. 12.    The “Silver Spur Award” is the most prestigious honor given by the ranching and livestock industry in Matagorda County.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A pumpkin patch was among the most popular attractions at Matagorda Day Saturday, Oct. 14. There also was the annual parade, fajita contest, children’s activities and live auction. The event supports the Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A pumpkin patch was among the most popular attractions at Matagorda Day Saturday, Oct. 14. There also was the annual parade, fajita contest, children’s activities and live auction. The event supports the Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department.

Trailer home interior

Trailer home interior

"Arson fire destroys trailer home" By Dan Shook

   The Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, the Bay City Fire Marshal, and the Bay City Police Department were dispatched to a trailer home fire at 2101 Horn Rd #2, on Monday, Oct. 9, at about 7 p.m.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard A "Stein Hoisting" contest helped kick off the Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation's "Pulse" fundraiser last Saturday. Of five competitors, only Taylor Ashcraft and James King were left to face off head-to-head - King took first place and Ashcraft earned second.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard A "Stein Hoisting" contest helped kick off the Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation's "Pulse" fundraiser last Saturday. Of five competitors, only Taylor Ashcraft and James King were left to face off head-to-head - King took first place and Ashcraft earned second.

Hoisting the steins