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Matagorda County Retired Teachers Association (MCRTA) members clean gently used books and organize them along with the new books to be given to children in Matagorda County. Membership dues and donations pay for the cost of the books. The books are distributed to MRMC for newborns, to doctor’s offices, and at children’s events. The goal is to get a book in the hands of every child in Matagorda County. Barbara Gordon and Barbara Evanicky lead the Book Project. Contributed photo

Matagorda County Retired Teachers Association (MCRTA) members clean gently used books and organize them along with the new books to be given to children in Matagorda County. Membership dues and donations pay for the cost of the books. The books are distributed to MRMC for newborns, to doctor’s offices, and at children’s events. The goal is to get a book in the hands of every child in Matagorda County. Barbara Gordon and Barbara Evanicky lead the Book Project. Contributed photo

MCRTA goal to have a book for every child

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Palacios residents celebrated the Lunar New Year with a variety of traditional fanfare on Saturday, Feb. 14. The dragon and lion dancers symbolically drove away bad luck from the previous year and ushered in goodwill for 2026 at Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Palacios residents celebrated the Lunar New Year with a variety of traditional fanfare on Saturday, Feb. 14. The dragon and lion dancers symbolically drove away bad luck from the previous year and ushered in goodwill for 2026 at Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church.

 Palacios Lunar New Year celebration

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026

"Early voting for primary underway" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
   Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election got underway Tuesday, Feb. 17.  Another upcoming election date is Friday, Feb. 20 - last day counties can receive mail-in requests.  The Primary Election will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Dr. George Hanna

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Dr. George Hanna

"Hanna talks heart health at MRMC luncheon" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
   Over 100 people attended Matagorda Regional Medical Center’s (MRMC) “Be Heart Smart Luncheon” featuring guest speaker Dr. George Hanna last week.  “Dr. Hanna has been a part of MRMC and our community since 2000,” said MRMC Foundation Executive Director Tiffany Foltyn as she introduced Hanna.
Sentinel photo/ Jessica Shepard The third annual “Leaders under 40” luncheon recognized more than 20 countywide professionals

Sentinel photo/ Jessica Shepard The third annual “Leaders under 40” luncheon recognized more than 20 countywide professionals

"‘Leaders under 40’ winners are recognized at luncheon" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
   Over 20 countywide professionals were recognized at the third annual “Leaders under 40” luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 12.  Many were recognized not only for their career skills, but also for their volunteer services and assorted community contributions.
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