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"County sends supplies to victims of flood" by: MaLinda Reddell

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

The enormity of the Fourth of July Guadalupe River flooding in Kerr County has impacted Matagorda residents and agencies and they are responding by collecting goods and services for the disaster's victims.

Sentinel photo/ Jessica Shepard

‘Freedom Fireworks’ a family affair at LeTulle

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

BCISD photo Richard Halle III is the new Bay City ISD Assistant Superintendent.

"BCISD hires Halle as new assistant superintendent" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Bay City ISD announced Monday, July 7, that Richard Halle III has been hired as the new Assistant Superintendent. According to the district, Halle brings a rich and inspiring background to their leadership team. Halle, 47, comes to Bay City ISD from the Northside ISD in San Antonio.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Jordan Rickaway Moerbe

"Moerbe moves practice to 12th Street Clinic" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

When she graduated from Tidehaven High School in 2017, Jordan Rickaway Moerbe set her sights on returning home to give back to her community. “I always talked about going to college then coming back to work and live in Matagorda County,” said Moerbe.

Photo by Fire Marshal Dan Shook

Fire Marshal blames illegal fireworks for grass fire Friday

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Illegal fireworks are blamed for a grass fire on Mulberry late Friday, July 4, Bay City Fire Marshal Dan Shook said.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Heads of State’ features Cena, Elba as a tag-teaming comedy duo" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

I grew up watching John Cena in the wrestling ring and have seen him transition to the big screen for several years. Over the years, I’ve found that I like his comedic roles best and can wholeheartedly say that ‘Heads of State’ is one of his better films despite the corny dialogue.

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Tenaris donations support Sargent, Markham, Matagorda volunteer fire departments

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

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Matagorda, Van Vleck FFA members earn Lone Star degrees

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

"Grades 3-8 RLA STAAR scores surpass pre-pandemic levels for county schools" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Editor’s note: The story ran on 7/3/25 and failed to include all Matagorda County Schools districts as it was written due to a layout error. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the grades 3-8 Spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results last week.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard

Matagorda Historical Society's 'Christmas in July' draws crowd

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

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