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Fire calls made by area departments

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
   Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On January 31, 2022 at 6:06 p.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a downed power line at the 2100 block of Hedgerose.    On February 3, 2022 at 3:19 a.m.

"This year marks 20th annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal program" By Nicole Pilson Coastal & Marine Resources Texas A&M AgriLife Matagorda County

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
   Matagorda County If you’re a crabber or enjoying setting out some crab traps (me included!), it will soon be time to pick those traps up.     The 2022 closure will happen starting at 8 a.m. Feb. 18 until noon Feb. 27.     This year marks the 20th annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Serve Outdoors Matagorda Bay Chapter Member Clint Hewitt, center, hands out samples of fried alligator seasoned with Cajun spices and a dash of special sauce during the 6th Annual Camofest event Saturday, Jan. 29. The Serve Outdoors cooking teams also featured fried Oreos, fried Twinkies, daiquiris, and sausage.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Serve Outdoors Matagorda Bay Chapter Member Clint Hewitt, center, hands out samples of fried alligator seasoned with Cajun spices and a dash of special sauce during the 6th Annual Camofest event Saturday, Jan. 29. The Serve Outdoors cooking teams also featured fried Oreos, fried Twinkies, daiquiris, and sausage.

Serving up Camofest gator fare

News Staff
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Contributed photo Silver Spur recipient J.D. Gatson, left, and Matthew Ashcraft, with Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association.

Contributed photo Silver Spur recipient J.D. Gatson, left, and Matthew Ashcraft, with Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association.

JD Gatson receives Silver Spur Award

News Staff
Thursday, February 3, 2022
   JD Gatson is this year’s recipient of the Matagorda County Silver Spur Award.    The Silver Spur Award is the most prestigious honor given by the ranching and livestock industry in Matagorda County.
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