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"County renews vessel turn-in" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
   Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum announced the return of the Matagorda County Vessel Turn-In Program, at the Commissioners Court regular meeting Monday, March 20.     The turn-in of inoperable vessels will be at the Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17-20.

"Lots to do countywide this weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
   If you’re looking for something to do this weekend check out the following countywide events.    You can kick off the fun by supporting local Cub Scouts or gearing up for the annual Birdfest event in Palacios.    Head to Cub Scout Pack 4545’s annual “Cake Auction” fundraiser starting at 6 p.m.
Photo by Dan Shook Firefighters examine damage from this trailer fire at 2517 Nichols Street March 19.

Photo by Dan Shook Firefighters examine damage from this trailer fire at 2517 Nichols Street March 19.

Second trailer fire at 2517 Nichols this year

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
   A second trailer fire at 2517 Nichols destroyed the structure Sunday night, March 19, Fire Marshal Dan Shook reported.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda leaders and county officials joined Morgan Matherne (third from left) in launching her Girl Scout project to provide free life jackets to Matagorda Beach visitors Sunday, March 12. Shown, from left, are: Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Suzanne Sullivan; Kent Pollard; Matherne; Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum; Precinct 2 Constable Keith Sullivan; and County Judge Bobby Seiferman.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda leaders and county officials joined Morgan Matherne (third from left) in launching her Girl Scout project to provide free life jackets to Matagorda Beach visitors Sunday, March 12. Shown, from left, are: Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Suzanne Sullivan; Kent Pollard; Matherne; Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum; Precinct 2 Constable Keith Sullivan; and County Judge Bobby Seiferman.

"Teenager realizes her goal to keep people from drowning" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
   Morgan Matherne saw someone drown as a ninth grader and decided to do something about the tragedy.
Sentinel file photo A cook-off team examines its steak entry.

Sentinel file photo A cook-off team examines its steak entry.

Great Steak Cook-Off to help Education Foundation

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
   This will be the 13th annual Great Steak Cook-off will be on Saturday, March 25, at the Bay City Civic Center, at 201 7th Street.     The Bay City ISD Education Foundation will benefit from this year’s cook-off that begins at 4:30 p.m.
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