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Labor Day closings 

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
   Labor Day celebrations and closures fall on Monday, Sept. 4 this year.    All federal, county, and city offices will be closed for Labor Day.    The United States Postal Service and banking institutions will also be closed Monday.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Cynthia “Cindy” Delgado is shown with District Attorney Steven Reis as the 100 Club presented the widow of BCPD officer Juan Delgado with a $20,000 check from the club.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Cynthia “Cindy” Delgado is shown with District Attorney Steven Reis as the 100 Club presented the widow of BCPD officer Juan Delgado with a $20,000 check from the club.

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"2023 100 Club Award winners recognized" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
   Countywide law enforcement personnel received recognition and awards at the return of the Matagorda County 100 Club “43rd Annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner” last week.

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"Council goes with no new revenue levy" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
   City Council unanimously voted to adopt a no-new revenue tax rate of .56995 per $100 valuation for fiscal 2023-24 at council’s regular meeting Aug. 22.    There was considerable discussion on setting the tax rate.    Finance Director proposed a tax rate of .

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"“Relay for Life” set to return November 17" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
   With less than 80 days until Relay for Life Matagorda County returns to the Matagorda County Fairgrounds this November – event coordinator Chrystal Folse is still looking for more teams.    “In the past, we’ve had at least 20 different teams,” she commented.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Countywide law enforcement professionals were recognized for their service and dedication during the "Matagorda County 100 Club's “43rd Annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner” Aug. 24. Those honored, in no particular order are: Laina Rosinak, Darrell Carillo, Robert Pierce, Jeremy Davis, Mason McKee, Todd Spillers, Angel Lopez, Ashley Orta, David Miles, Chris Hadash, David Chauvin, and Courtney Harvey.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Countywide law enforcement professionals were recognized for their service and dedication during the "Matagorda County 100 Club's “43rd Annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner” Aug. 24. Those honored, in no particular order are: Laina Rosinak, Darrell Carillo, Robert Pierce, Jeremy Davis, Mason McKee, Todd Spillers, Angel Lopez, Ashley Orta, David Miles, Chris Hadash, David Chauvin, and Courtney Harvey.

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County law enforcement professionals recognized

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

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"Blackcats start season with win over Sweeny" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
   Bay City began the 2023 football campaign with a decisive 40-27 win over Sweeny Friday, Aug. 25, at Memorial Stadium.    The Blackcats shook off a rough first half – Bay City trailed 14-10 at half - and came out firing in the second half.
Hill and Holden at the USMS spring championships in Irvine, Calif.

Hill and Holden at the USMS spring championships in Irvine, Calif.

"BCHS alums race to big wins" By Bob Button

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
   Two former BCHS swimmers (Keith Hill, ‘92 & Blake Holden, ‘95) raced to big wins in their specialty event earlier this month.      Both competed in the 45-49 age classification.      Hill finished first in both the 200 meter breaststroke (2:37.82) and 200 meter individual medley (2:24.
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