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Fire calls from Matagorda County volunteer departments

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
   Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:   On May 1, at 8:38 p.m., responded to a business structure fire at the 2800 block of 7th Street.   On May 5, at 11:29 p.m., responded to a house fire at the 1100 block of CR 136.   On May 13, at 3:05 a.m., responded to a motor vehicle accident on PR 520.
Haley Richards Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Haley Richards Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

"Richards becomes new ADA " by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
   Haley Richards will transfer her experience in Wyoming to Matagorda County where she recently became an Assistant District Attorney.      Richards will have a hefty caseload as she joins District Attorney Steven Reis’ staff that’s been short the position she’s filling for about two years.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City High School's 216 graduating seniors shared their excitement with each other in various easy form hugs to striking energetic poses May 24.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City High School's 216 graduating seniors shared their excitement with each other in various easy form hugs to striking energetic poses May 24.

"Ihde: Live life to fullest" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
   Bay City High School graduated 216 students during its commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium May 24.      Sierra Fernandez and Isabelle Villalovos provided words of welcome and introduction of guests; respectively.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck graduates hustled to the south end of the football field to toss their caps to celebrate their commencement Thursday, May 23.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck graduates hustled to the south end of the football field to toss their caps to celebrate their commencement Thursday, May 23.

"VVHS grads look forward" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
   Parents and guardians escorted their Van Vleck High School 2024 graduates onto Burl McKinney field on May 23.      Graduate Kaiden Garza led the American and Texan pledges before Cadence Andersen gave the invocation.
Tenaris photo Tenaris US President Luca Zanotti, center, with Student of the Year winner Abigail Padron and her father, Nereo Padron.

Tenaris photo Tenaris US President Luca Zanotti, center, with Student of the Year winner Abigail Padron and her father, Nereo Padron.

Tenaris awards $198K in scholarships to 15 students

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
   Tenaris awarded 15 Matagorda County High School seniors with scholarships totaling $196,000 at an awards ceremony May 22.
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