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Weekend events start April 23

   As of press time Monday afternoon, the weekend forecast features plenty of sun, a light breeze and temperatures in the mid-to-low 80s.  In fact, the weather is perfect starting on Thursday, April 23, and there are a few events happening then to help kick off your weekend.
Linnie Roberts Elementary School students, parents, volunteers, and staff participated in the campus' annual "Color Run" event on Friday, April 17. Volunteers and staff showered students with colored powder every 15 minutes during the afternoon run. Some students even had their own respective bags of color to toss at each other as well as unsuspecting adults. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Linnie Roberts Elementary School students, parents, volunteers, and staff participated in the campus' annual "Color Run" event on Friday, April 17. Volunteers and staff showered students with colored powder every 15 minutes during the afternoon run. Some students even had their own respective bags of color to toss at each other as well as unsuspecting adults. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Contributed photo The staff of the police department recognized and celebrated Chief Christella Rodriguez's 39 years of service. Rodriguez is purpose driven and has a heart dedicated to serving others - 39 years is an incredible milestone.

Contributed photo The staff of the police department recognized and celebrated Chief Christella Rodriguez's 39 years of service. Rodriguez is purpose driven and has a heart dedicated to serving others - 39 years is an incredible milestone.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Winners of the Garden Club Floral Show's "Celestial Garden" competition were recognized at the show's presentation evening event on April 16. Those winners, from left, are Linda Allison, Carlisa Krenek, and Cerie Muecke. Show winners were chosen based on their horticulture specimens and several unique floral arrangement designs.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Winners of the Garden Club Floral Show's "Celestial Garden" competition were recognized at the show's presentation evening event on April 16. Those winners, from left, are Linda Allison, Carlisa Krenek, and Cerie Muecke. Show winners were chosen based on their horticulture specimens and several unique floral arrangement designs.

Contributed photo

Contributed photo

Van Vleck FFA wins Sweepstakes

   Van Vleck FFA had a great day at the Gulf Coast District Speaking and Convention, winning sweepstakes!! SPEAKING RESULTS    * Cole Newell - Extemporaneous Speaking 1st Place (Area Advancing)    Lexi Mitchell - Sr. Prepared Animal Science 1st Place (Area Advancing)    Kamryn Waller - Sr.
Contributed photo Cub Scout Park 4545 were among the 50 volunteers who gathered along the shoreline of Palacios Bay Beach, working together to remove nearly 200 pounds of trash and filling 43 bags in the process on April 18.

Contributed photo Cub Scout Park 4545 were among the 50 volunteers who gathered along the shoreline of Palacios Bay Beach, working together to remove nearly 200 pounds of trash and filling 43 bags in the process on April 18.

Pack 4545 led way at Palacios Adopt-A-Beach cleanup

   Sunshine, teamwork, and a strong sense of stewardship defined this year’s spring Adopt-A-Beach cleanup in Palacios, with a special spotlight on the leadership and service of the Bay City Cub Scouts Pack 4545.
WCJC Photo Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. recently donated $10,000 to the WCJC Foundation toward scholarships at WCJC. Shown above: Jonathan Jeter, WCJC Foundation and Advancement Director; David Amador, WCJC Instructor of Nuclear Power Tech & Oversight of Nuclear Expansion in Texas; Wendy Irwin, CPChem Public Affairs Representative; Makyla Paniagua (student recipient); Gloria Crockett, WCJC Bay City Campus Specialist; and John Woolsey,  WCJC Continuing Education Corporate Coordinator.

WCJC Photo Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. recently donated $10,000 to the WCJC Foundation toward scholarships at WCJC. Shown above: Jonathan Jeter, WCJC Foundation and Advancement Director; David Amador, WCJC Instructor of Nuclear Power Tech & Oversight of Nuclear Expansion in Texas; Wendy Irwin, CPChem Public Affairs Representative; Makyla Paniagua (student recipient); Gloria Crockett, WCJC Bay City Campus Specialist; and John Woolsey, WCJC Continuing Education Corporate Coordinator.

Chevron Phillips Chemical donates $10,000 to WCJC Foundation toward scholarships at WCJC

   The Wharton County Junior College Foundation, in partnership with Wharton County Junior College, announced that Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. has donated $10,000 toward scholarships for the current academic year.

BCPD seeks help to identify parking lot robber

   Bay City Police Department seeks assistance from the public to identify a person that pushed a pregnant female and attempted to rob her.    The 29-year-old female was walking to her car on Monday, April 13, between the hours of 9 to 9:20 p.m., in the H.E.B. parking lot, at 2700 7th Street.