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Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Fire Marshal Dan Shook Firefighters battle a barn fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve near Van Vleck.

Barn fire blamed on fireworks

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
   A barn fire blamed on fireworks not only heavily damaged the structure but the flames also destroyed a boat on a trailer, UTV and water well equipment at about 11:13 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, reports show.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A young exhibitor talks with a showmanship judge on showing her steer, as exhibitors participated in steer, lamb/goat and swine clinics at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 6. The clinics sharpen exhibitors’ showmanship skills in controlling and showing animals in the arena. The Matagorda County Fair Junior Livestock Show will begin Feb. 27 through Feb. 29.

Putting in work at showmanship clinic

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

MLK Closings

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Observance of Martin Luther King Day falls on Monday, Jan. 15 this year.    All federal offices including banking institutions and the United States Postal Service will be closed as well.    County and city offices will be closed in observance Monday.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard At promotion ceremonies last week three new officers were sworn in and Sergeant Chris Hadash was pomoted to lieutenant. From left: Cody Janssen, Ryan Saucedo, Chief Christella Rodriguez, Braeden Fojtik and Hadash.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard At promotion ceremonies last week three new officers were sworn in and Sergeant Chris Hadash was pomoted to lieutenant. From left: Cody Janssen, Ryan Saucedo, Chief Christella Rodriguez, Braeden Fojtik and Hadash.

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Hadash promoted to lieutenant, three new officers sworn in at ceremony

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
             Bay City Police Department promoted Sergeant Chris Hadash to lieutenant and swore in three new officers at City Hall ceremonies Thursday, Jan. 4. Chris Hadash    Chris Hadash has been married for over 20 years and has two daughters, a son-in-law, and a beautiful new granddaughter.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Street work machinery sits atop new street at the Russell Ranch housing development off Old Van Vleck Road in Bay City, Dec. 31. Russell Ranch is one of four major developments where infrastructure work has begun.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Street work machinery sits atop new street at the Russell Ranch housing development off Old Van Vleck Road in Bay City, Dec. 31. Russell Ranch is one of four major developments where infrastructure work has begun.

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"HIF, subdivisions ‘turning dirt’ top economic development news" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
   Matagorda County economic development officials point to green methanol producer HIF as one of the top stories for 2023.    HIF began 2023 with the news it received the 2023 Corporate Investment/Community Impact Awards (CiCi).
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