News

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Winners of the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Associations 32nd Annual Public Speaking Contest and Talent show took the stage at the end of the showcase, Sunday, Feb. 26. This year’s winners include Analyn Sutherland, Cora Romine, Leighton Savage, Meredith Jones, Ansley Kubecka, Scollie Saha, Ashley Alford, Jacob Oncken, Jase Alford, Kathryn Rodgers, Meredith Williams, Victoria Sliva, Madison Williams, Madelyn Botbyl and Ryleigh Siptak.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Winners of the Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Associations 32nd Annual Public Speaking Contest and Talent show took the stage at the end of the showcase, Sunday, Feb. 26. This year’s winners include Analyn Sutherland, Cora Romine, Leighton Savage, Meredith Jones, Ansley Kubecka, Scollie Saha, Ashley Alford, Jacob Oncken, Jase Alford, Kathryn Rodgers, Meredith Williams, Victoria Sliva, Madison Williams, Madelyn Botbyl and Ryleigh Siptak.

"Family, friends hear talent show and public speaking" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
   Families and friends filled the Van Vleck High School auditorium last Sunday to hear children of all ages perform in the annual Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association (MCFLA) Talent Show and Public Speaking contest.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Home Economics food entry winners received purple rosettes for their win as Grand Champions of their chosen divisions Saturday, Feb. 25. Winners include Jase Alford, Analyn Sutherland, Ellie Curtner, Abigail Jurek, Clara Dodd, Karoline Murray, Jace Reynolds, Aribella Carson, Marley Kennedy, Jace Girndt, Victoria Sliva, Jasmine Anderson, Audrey Delgado, Shawn Sneath, Savannah Remmy, and Ava Bowers.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Home Economics food entry winners received purple rosettes for their win as Grand Champions of their chosen divisions Saturday, Feb. 25. Winners include Jase Alford, Analyn Sutherland, Ellie Curtner, Abigail Jurek, Clara Dodd, Karoline Murray, Jace Reynolds, Aribella Carson, Marley Kennedy, Jace Girndt, Victoria Sliva, Jasmine Anderson, Audrey Delgado, Shawn Sneath, Savannah Remmy, and Ava Bowers.

"Home Ec food show auction raises $19K for local students" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
   The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association’s Home Economics Food Show auction raised about $19,000 for local students, Saturday, Feb. 25.    That number is an increase of $4,300 from last year’s $14,700.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Harris County’s Paul Winski goes over key points to starting a garden during the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s “Ag Producers Breakfast” event Friday, Feb. 24.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Harris County’s Paul Winski goes over key points to starting a garden during the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s “Ag Producers Breakfast” event Friday, Feb. 24.

"Ag Producers Breakfast features horticulturist Winski" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
   Over two dozen people attended the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s “Ag Producers Breakfast” last week.    The guest speaker was Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Harris County Horticulture Program Specialist Paul Winski.

Food Handlers course set March 14

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
   All food employees are required to complete an accredited food handlers training program within 60 days of employment.    A food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Matagorda County.

2 wounded after bar argument

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
   Two people were wounded when a dispute ended in gunfire at a Bay City sports bar early Friday morning, Feb. 24, police said.    Officers were dispatched to Matagorda Regional Medical Center emergency room 2:06 a.m. Feb. 24, in reference to an assault.
Photo/Carol Ferdinand At the recent Palacios Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, the honorees included, from left: Business of the Year Craig Wallis, owner of W & W Dock; Woman of the year Mary Crocker; and Man of the Year Nate McDonald.

Photo/Carol Ferdinand At the recent Palacios Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, the honorees included, from left: Business of the Year Craig Wallis, owner of W & W Dock; Woman of the year Mary Crocker; and Man of the Year Nate McDonald.

Palacios Chamber announces honorees at banquet

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Contributed photo Two recreational vehicles (RV) were destroyed by fire in Sargent Feb. 18. The blaze remains under investigation.

Contributed photo Two recreational vehicles (RV) were destroyed by fire in Sargent Feb. 18. The blaze remains under investigation.

Deputies: Cause of fire that destroyed RVs unknown

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
   Two recreational vehicles were destroyed by fire in Sargent Feb. 18, the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office reported.    Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Sargent Fire Department were sent to 665 CR 201, Sargent, to a reported structure fire at about 1:50 a.m. Feb. 18.
Subscribe to