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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved resolutions that honored outgoing County Judge Nate McDonald and Precinct 2 Commissioner Kent Pollard at the court’s meeting Friday, Dec. 30. Above left, McDonald, center, holds his framed resolution, with commissioners, from left: Bubba Cook, Bubba Frick, Kent Pollard and Troy Shimek.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved resolutions that honored outgoing County Judge Nate McDonald and Precinct 2 Commissioner Kent Pollard at the court’s meeting Friday, Dec. 30. Above left, McDonald, center, holds his framed resolution, with commissioners, from left: Bubba Cook, Bubba Frick, Kent Pollard and Troy Shimek.

County resolutions honor service by Nate McDonald, Kent Pollard

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell This year's Sentinel Christmas Coloring Contest winners are, from left, Denisse Palomares, Ruby Bonnot, and Ellasyn Milliff. Each girl received a bicycle, a blue ribbon for their artistry, and a Christmas stocking full of candy and other treats.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell This year's Sentinel Christmas Coloring Contest winners are, from left, Denisse Palomares, Ruby Bonnot, and Ellasyn Milliff. Each girl received a bicycle, a blue ribbon for their artistry, and a Christmas stocking full of candy and other treats.

Coloring Contest winners

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Planning Commission board members review large-scale plans for subdivision plats before approving them Dec. 15.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Planning Commission board members review large-scale plans for subdivision plats before approving them Dec. 15.

"Planning Commission OKs plats with contingencies" by: Jessica Shepard

Planning Commission board members unanimously approved plats for Valor Park Phase 1 and Russell Ranch subdivision during their regular meeting on Dec. 15.    The approvals hinge on final approval from Drainage District No. 1.

"Main Street gives approval for façade grant " by: Jessica Shepard

Main Street board members unanimously approved a $5,000 façade grant for BC 5th Street LLC during their regular December meeting.    Members present included Tami Savage, Carol Huitt, Elizabeth Hewitt, Courtney Sones, Kristi Lee, Justin Rhodes, Susan Fehmel, Joan Myers, and Jennifer Bishop.

New Year’s closings

As 2022 draws to a close this New Year’s Eve, many local businesses will be closing early in observance.    City offices and the Bay City Public Library will be closed from Friday, Dec. 30, through Monday, Jan. 2, and reopen at regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard STP Communications Manager Amanda Sitka gave a review of the nuclear company’s 2022 activities including the launch of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) during STP Media Day, Dec. 13. Sitka reported that the company had another ‘great year of operation’ and looked forward to what 2023 would bring.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard STP Communications Manager Amanda Sitka gave a review of the nuclear company’s 2022 activities including the launch of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) during STP Media Day, Dec. 13. Sitka reported that the company had another ‘great year of operation’ and looked forward to what 2023 would bring.

STP Media Day

City: Faucet running caused low pressure

The hard freeze that struck Matagorda County Dec. 22-24 resulted in low water pressure from people running their faucets, according to an alert issued by the City of Bay City Saturday, Dec. 24.
American Furniture Warehouse presented a $500 check to Bay City Public Library during the Bay City Regional Airport’s recent events around Santa’s airport visit. Shown are, from left: The Warehouse mascot, Lbrary Director Samantha Denbow and Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

American Furniture Warehouse presented a $500 check to Bay City Public Library during the Bay City Regional Airport’s recent events around Santa’s airport visit. Shown are, from left: The Warehouse mascot, Lbrary Director Samantha Denbow and Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell