Contributed photo Tidehaven JH & HS Choirs received Superior Ratings and each brought home a trophy from The Pride of Texas Choir Contest in Friendswood. They sang beautifully, learned from respected guest choir directors. The Tidehaven faculty family stepped up as a team to transport these 82 young singers. Special thanks choir bus drivers, J.J. Sanchez, Coach William Dowell, and Coach Craig Nairn for transporting our kids. Also, thanks to chaperones Kayla Mata and Amber Kay.

Matagorda County Coastal & Marine Resources - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discovered by beachgoers today along Matagorda Beach! It was reported immediately and TMN volunteer, Denise Middleton, also on the federal permit, dove into action to assist! Call 1-866-TURTLE-5 to report sightings of stranded, injured, entangled, or expired Sea Turtles! @texasseagrant

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Customers braved ominous skies, mosquitoes, and lovebugs to shop at Downtown Bay City Market Day on Saturday, April 25. Vendors showed off a variety of wares from homemade jams and jellies to indoor and outdoor decorations, along with several informational booths and food trucks.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Kelly Penewitt, above, joins Mayor Robert Nelson as he reads the city’s Water Safety Month Proclamation at the Saturday Rally on the River 2026 to the participating paddlers. The event marked the official opening of the newest TPWD Paddling Trail section. Paddlers, below, prepare to launch their craft at the Riverside Park boat ramp for the 7-mile journey.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Former Bay City ISD Chief Financial Officer Richard Johnson introduced himself at the district’s first “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Johnson was one of several retired and current district employees volunteering for the committee.

Mike Voorhies County Fire Marshal

Mayor Robert Nelson

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell