Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, center, proclaimed May 15-21 as "National Public Works" week Tuesday, May 24. Nelson is flanked by Bay City Public Works Director Barry Calhoun and Engineering Tech Alyssa Dibbern. The proclamation states that the "city is safer, and individuals and families can enjoy the quality of life that makes Bay City special because of the dedication of public works professionals."

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed June 2022 as Myuasthenia Gravis Month at the court’s meeting Monday. Spokesman Simon DeSoto (second from right) said the disease is horrible, where the brain doesn’t communicate with the muscles and afflicts those from the young to the old.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City ISD employees were recognized for their retirement at the annual employee banquet Thursday, May 19. Those employees are Martha Johnson, Lisa Stuhler, Daniel Tinus, Leslie Stevens, and Donnye Stone. Retirees are flanked by BCISD school board President Jill Westmoreland and trustee Priscilla Robinson. Not pictured is retiree Lisa Volkmer.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A flag presentation by the Junior Girls Auxiliary for Memorial Day services at Hawley Cemetery including U.S. and Armed Services flags.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard After their graduation ceremony, the Van Vleck High School class of 2022 shared their excitement with friends and family members in many ways - like this spirited hug Thursday, May 26.