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Fourth of July office closings

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
   Matagorda County courthouse offices will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.    Federal closings for Monday include the U.S. Postal Service and banks – both will reopen with normal business hours Tuesday, July 5.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard BCCDC board members Jill Cornelius and Erandi Allison organize "weakness" statements about Bay City's business atmosphere during BCCDC's goal-setting workshop Monday, June 27.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard BCCDC board members Jill Cornelius and Erandi Allison organize "weakness" statements about Bay City's business atmosphere during BCCDC's goal-setting workshop Monday, June 27.

"BCCDC OKs grants, has goal-setting workshop" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
   Bay City Community Development board members unanimously approved two façade grants and one website grant during their regular meeting Monday, June 27.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A farmer examines a grain sorghum field as part of the 2022 Matagorda County Crop Tour Thursday, June 23. About 25 people were on the tour and heard speakers representing several aspects of agriculture.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A farmer examines a grain sorghum field as part of the 2022 Matagorda County Crop Tour Thursday, June 23. About 25 people were on the tour and heard speakers representing several aspects of agriculture.

"AgriLife crop tour brings farmers, specialists together" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
   The 2022 Matagorda County Crop Tour drew about 25 people who heard from agriculture-related specialists both in presentations and on-site visits to row crop fields.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Public Library's Amanda Garcia, right, hands out an assortment of colored leis as part of the library's "Community Luau" featuring Hiti Mahana Polynesia Thursday, June 23. The luau featured live music, dancing, cake, luau-themed prizes, and free books for children.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Public Library's Amanda Garcia, right, hands out an assortment of colored leis as part of the library's "Community Luau" featuring Hiti Mahana Polynesia Thursday, June 23. The luau featured live music, dancing, cake, luau-themed prizes, and free books for children.

Leis part of luau experience

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Fire calls made by county departments

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
   Fire calls made by Matagorda County volunteer fire departments.    Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:     On June 6, 2022 at 8:08 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a controlled burn that needed to be extinguished at the 1000 block of Avenue D in Van Vleck.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Krenek Insurance hosted this month's Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture's "Business After Hours Mixer" Thursday, June 16.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Krenek Insurance hosted this month's Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture's "Business After Hours Mixer" Thursday, June 16.

Krenek Insurnce hosts mixer

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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