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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Volunteers passed out backpacks from bulging stacks of different styles and colors at the BCISD Back to School Bash last week.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Volunteers passed out backpacks from bulging stacks of different styles and colors at the BCISD Back to School Bash last week.

BCISD Back to School Bash

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Matagorda County fire calls

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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:  On August 4, at 7:58 p.m., responded to assist Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office with lights on PR 517.  On July 24, at 7:18 a.m., responded to a transformer on fire at the 12000 block of FM 521.

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"Tourism board OKs sponsoring volleyball tourney" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Bay City tourism board members unanimously approved sponsoring up to $3,000 for the “3rd Annual Tournament on the Bay” event during their meeting Monday afternoon.  Members present included Celeste Cash, Whitney Milberger, Amanda Garcia, DC Dunham and Jessica Shepard.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation Monday declaring Aug. 4-10, as National Health Center Week in Matatorda County.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a proclamation Monday declaring Aug. 4-10, as National Health Center Week in Matatorda County.

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"Seiferman: Senate will make substantial changes after Beryl" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
County Judge Bobby Seiferman told Commissioners Court Monday that he expects the Texas Legislature will make a significant effort in January to address the “entire Beryl incident.”

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"LEPC hears updates on debris pickup" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Emergency Management Coordinator Amanda Campos reported on the Hurricane Beryl debris collection status at the Quarterly Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting July 31.  Campos noted that all but about 50 Matagorda County residences have power restored due to losses.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Seymour Krelborn (Ray Garcia) left, gets visibly uncomfortable listening to Dr. Orin Scrivello, DDS (Todd Bonny), right, trying to persuade him into a new partnership for more fame and notoriety of his Audrey 2 plant during CAST's press night Aug 1. That scene is one of many in the comedic musical "Little Shop of Horrors" being showcased this week Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 8-10.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Seymour Krelborn (Ray Garcia) left, gets visibly uncomfortable listening to Dr. Orin Scrivello, DDS (Todd Bonny), right, trying to persuade him into a new partnership for more fame and notoriety of his Audrey 2 plant during CAST's press night Aug 1. That scene is one of many in the comedic musical "Little Shop of Horrors" being showcased this week Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 8-10.

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"CAST’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ almost sold out" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time’s running out to get your tickets to see the Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) production of “Little Shop of Horrors” this week.  At press time Monday morning, Saturday seats have already sold out and there is a limited number for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday shows Aug. 8-9.

3 ways the climate crisis will impact the hurricane season

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the most active on record with 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 becoming hurricanes and as many as 7 developing into major hurricanes during hurricane season which officially runs...
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