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Closings announced for 2026 New Year’s

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
   This year, New Year’s Eve falls on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day is Thursday, Jan. 1.  The U.S. Postal Service, banks, and other federal offices will only be closed on Thursday.  Regular federal offices, banks and Post Office hours and mail delivery will resume on Friday, Jan. 2.

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A small cruise reveals different aspects of people’s lives

News Staff
Thursday, January 1, 2026
   Each year for more than 25 years, I have prepared a Christmas Story for the amusement of my family and friends. I write it the night before Christmas to feed my procrastination addiction. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season with the ones you love!  Christmas Cruise Carol  carol(v.) – c.
Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell A father and his two daughters found spring-like conditions during an early winter day at Le Tulle Park last Friday. The start of the winter solstice Dec. 21 has seemed out of character with frequent days in the 70s and low 80s. All three appeared to enjoy the playground and weather.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell A father and his two daughters found spring-like conditions during an early winter day at Le Tulle Park last Friday. The start of the winter solstice Dec. 21 has seemed out of character with frequent days in the 70s and low 80s. All three appeared to enjoy the playground and weather.

A spring-like New Year’s

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Corps, County, Port, GLO award major river dredging

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Thursday, December 25, 2025
   A major federal contract award has been announced for Navigation and Coastal Protection that will dredge the mouth of the Colorado River and deliver sand from that dredging to Sargent Beach for its breakwater project.   Matagorda County, in partnership with the U.S.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Santa has the attention of this little girl as he explains something - maybe his many Christmas stops - during last week’s Santa’s Flyin Storytime at Bay City Regional Airport. It was presented by Bay City Public Library, Bay City Regional Airport and Van Vleck High School Theater.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Santa has the attention of this little girl as he explains something - maybe his many Christmas stops - during last week’s Santa’s Flyin Storytime at Bay City Regional Airport. It was presented by Bay City Public Library, Bay City Regional Airport and Van Vleck High School Theater.

Santa hears, sees all

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

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"EAC Christmas luncheon serves 170 seniors" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, December 25, 2025
   Economic Action Committee of the Gulf Coast's annual Christmas Senior Citizens Luncheon served approximately 170 people Dec. 17 at the VFW Post 2438.  "We've been doing this for 20 years," EAC Director Kristie Pustejovsky, pointing out the meal is for any senior citizen over 60 years old.
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