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Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association honored John Ashcraft and Derril Franzen for more than 40 years service to the cattle industry at the group’s forum Friday, Jan. 20. Shown are George Harrison, Ashcraft, Franzen and Matthew Ashcraft, all association directors.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association honored John Ashcraft and Derril Franzen for more than 40 years service to the cattle industry at the group’s forum Friday, Jan. 20. Shown are George Harrison, Ashcraft, Franzen and Matthew Ashcraft, all association directors.

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Cattlemen's honor Ashcraft, Franzen

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Loy Sneay shows off his 2022 Man of the Year award with Danyel Biggerstaff and Arthur Milberger, last year’s recipient. who introduced Sneary at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture banquet Thursday, Jan. 19.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell Loy Sneay shows off his 2022 Man of the Year award with Danyel Biggerstaff and Arthur Milberger, last year’s recipient. who introduced Sneary at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture banquet Thursday, Jan. 19.

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"Sneary Man of Year; Hewitt Woman of Year" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
The 2022 Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Man of the Year is former County Judge and Wellness Matagorda founder Loy Sneary.    Founding member of the Bay City Education Foundation Elizabeth Hewitt is the 2022 Woman of the Year.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A team of volunteers helps prepare chicken fried steak dinners for the Crisis Center fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall Friday, Jan. 20..

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell A team of volunteers helps prepare chicken fried steak dinners for the Crisis Center fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall Friday, Jan. 20..

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Packing fundraiser dinner plates

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Contributed photo Phillips 66 presents donation to Matagorda Bay Foundation and Texas A&M AgriLife researchers for East Matagorda Bay Wetlands Project on Jan. 11.

Contributed photo Phillips 66 presents donation to Matagorda Bay Foundation and Texas A&M AgriLife researchers for East Matagorda Bay Wetlands Project on Jan. 11.

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Phillips 66 gives $26,000 for East Matagorda Bay Wetlands Project

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
SWEENY – Phillips 66 recently contributed $26,000 to the Matagorda Bay Foundation for its East Matagorda Bay Wetlands Project in partnership with Texas A&M University and the AgriLife Research Station.

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Boys & Girls Club to close its doors Jan. 27

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Boys & Girls Club of Bay City and Matagorda County will close its doors on Jan. 27.    Board members of the club voted 11-2 at a special meeting on January 9 to begin the process of dissolving the organization.
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