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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

County law enforcement professionals recognized

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

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

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

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.

Area departments’ fire calls for late August

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:      On Aug. 22, at 5:12 p.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a wash down at 7th Street and FM 457.      On Aug. 22, at 5:36 p.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Hwy 60 South.
Fire Marshal Dan Shook Photo The remains of the kitchen from unattended cooking fire at 1816 Bayou.

Fire Marshal Dan Shook Photo The remains of the kitchen from unattended cooking fire at 1816 Bayou.

Unattended cooking blamed for house fire

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, the Bay City Fire Marshal, and the Bay City Police Department were dispatched to a building fire at 1816 Bayou Dr, Bay City at about 5:26 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20.      A local resident notified dispatch his house was on fire.