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Contributed photo Texas Parks & Wildlife Department signage for the Palacios Paddling Trail.

Contributed photo Texas Parks & Wildlife Department signage for the Palacios Paddling Trail.

TPWD launches 100th Texas Paddling Trail in Palacios

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
   The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching four new paddling trails in Palacios, marking the 100th paddling trail added to the Texas Paddling Trails program.
Wharton County Junior College this fall will begin offering an associate's degree and two certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence. Pictured is Dr. Muna Saqer, Program Director of WCJC's Computer Science, IT and Networking programs. WCJC Photo

Wharton County Junior College this fall will begin offering an associate's degree and two certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence. Pictured is Dr. Muna Saqer, Program Director of WCJC's Computer Science, IT and Networking programs. WCJC Photo

WCJC to offer AI degree

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Contributed photo Matagorda County Retired Teachers Association's Barbara Evanicky, above left and Barbara Gordon, above right, delivered over 200 books to various places in Bay City and Van Vleck. Evanicky and Gordon are pictured with Cherry Elementary coach Terrance Flagg, center, while dropping off books at YMCA. Other locations include: Harvest House, Women’s Crisis Center, Vibrance Women’s and Children’s Health Center, Matagorda General Hospital’s Newborn Unit and Van Vleck Elementary.

Contributed photo Matagorda County Retired Teachers Association's Barbara Evanicky, above left and Barbara Gordon, above right, delivered over 200 books to various places in Bay City and Van Vleck. Evanicky and Gordon are pictured with Cherry Elementary coach Terrance Flagg, center, while dropping off books at YMCA. Other locations include: Harvest House, Women’s Crisis Center, Vibrance Women’s and Children’s Health Center, Matagorda General Hospital’s Newborn Unit and Van Vleck Elementary.

MCRTA donates books

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star award winners were recognized at the "2026 4-H Annual Awards Banquet" on Thursday, July 16. From left are: Collin Holub, Scollie Saha, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Kinsley Kubecka, Laney Kubecka, and Keelie Holub.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star award winners were recognized at the "2026 4-H Annual Awards Banquet" on Thursday, July 16. From left are: Collin Holub, Scollie Saha, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Kinsley Kubecka, Laney Kubecka, and Keelie Holub.

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"Matagorda County 4-H recognizes youth, adults" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
   Countywide 4-H awards were handed out to children and adults during the annual “4-H Awards Celebration” Thursday, July 16.  This year featured $4,000 total in scholarships awarded to 4-H members Kaitlyn Gilbert and Ansley Kubecka.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Hotel Blessing Day drew an impressive crowd Saturday, July 18, with a car show, music, vendors, food and the historic hotel itself. Above is this classic hot rod, a 1940 Ford coupe, which was one of many cars on display.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Hotel Blessing Day drew an impressive crowd Saturday, July 18, with a car show, music, vendors, food and the historic hotel itself. Above is this classic hot rod, a 1940 Ford coupe, which was one of many cars on display.

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Hotel Blessing Day

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
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