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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Winners of the annual Rice Dish Round-up contest were awarded blue ribbons on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Grand Champions, above, received purple ribbons along with a cash award and bag of rice. In no particular order are Lane Jacoby, grades 1-5; Jace Girndt, grades 6-8; Oscar Parga, grades 9-12; and Kathy Jackson, adult division. Not all are pictured.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Winners of the annual Rice Dish Round-up contest were awarded blue ribbons on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Grand Champions, above, received purple ribbons along with a cash award and bag of rice. In no particular order are Lane Jacoby, grades 1-5; Jace Girndt, grades 6-8; Oscar Parga, grades 9-12; and Kathy Jackson, adult division. Not all are pictured.

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"2022 Rice Dish Roundup winners announced" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
   Over 80 entries were featured at the annual “Rice Dish Round-Up,” Oct. 18.    “We actually received 110 recipes for the contest but 85 showed up for judging,” said Matagorda County Extension Office 4-H Administrative Assistant Cynthia Page.

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"O’Brien promoted to Superintendent Emeritus" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
   Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved promoting Superintendent John O’Brien to Superintendent Emeritus during their Oct. 17 meeting.    All board members were present except for Terry Blackmon.    O’Brien will be officially promoted to Superintendent Emeritus on Wednesday, Jan.

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"Main Street board approves façade grant" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
   Main Street Program board members unanimously approved a $5,000 façade grant for Burlap Sack owner Debbie Franz during their regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12.    Board members present included Justin Rhodes, Tami Savage, Joan Meyers, Carol Huitt, Fran Baker, and Elizabeth Hewitt.

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"Rice Festival opens Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
   Official Rice Festival festivities open Thursday, Oct. 20 from 4-11 p.m. at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.    Gate entry is $5 per person from noon until 5 p.m. then it goes up to $10 from 5-11 p.m.    Parking is free around the fairgrounds and VIP parking passes are available for $20.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Tidehaven seniors Jehan Johnson and Chance McCrae were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at the Tigers game against Brazos at Delvin L. Taska Stadium Friday, Oct. 14.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Tidehaven seniors Jehan Johnson and Chance McCrae were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at the Tigers game against Brazos at Delvin L. Taska Stadium Friday, Oct. 14.

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Tidehaven Homecoming

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell The Bay City Pilot Club held their annual "Celebrity Waiter" fundraiser and awarded plaques to the waiter who made the most in tips Thursday, Oct.12. First through third place winners from left are Melanie Bradley, Bill Orton, and Tina Israel.

Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell The Bay City Pilot Club held their annual "Celebrity Waiter" fundraiser and awarded plaques to the waiter who made the most in tips Thursday, Oct.12. First through third place winners from left are Melanie Bradley, Bill Orton, and Tina Israel.

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Top Celebrity Waiters

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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