Photo by Mrs. Liza Monroe & Brianna Ledezma (Blackcat Media)

Contributed photo Bay City Police thanked the local H-E-B partners for inviting officers to hang out during H-E-B Kid's Day! It was a blast connecting with some of the kids in our community, BCPD officers said

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City ISD families participated in the district's annual "Back to School Bash" on Wednesday, July 29. While students were able to receive backpacks full of school supplies, guardians toured informational and community vendors at the Bay City High School campus. Other event features included health and dental screenings, games, prizes, bus rider information, and physicals with EKG testing.

Sentinel Photo Commissioners Court accepted Texas Historical Commission’s Distinguished Service Award for Matagorda County Historical Commission at the court’s meeting Monday. MCHC member Edith Crower (center) shows off the state’s recognition. MCHC members Mike Reddell, second from left, and Kristi Lee also took part, with court members Commissioner Bubba Cook, Commissioner Bubba Frick, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, Commissioner Troy Shemek, and Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum.