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Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard

A volunteer effort

News Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021
Volunteers with Clean Harbors waste management company handled a variety of old paint and other hazardous chemicals for disposal as part of the annual Households Hazardous Waste cleanup project, Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Blackcat junior wide receiver David Perez (16) finds an opening on a pass from quarterback Joel Davalos against Brazosport Friday, Oct. 8. Perez had a team-high 93 yards in receptions and a touchdown.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Blackcat junior wide receiver David Perez (16) finds an opening on a pass from quarterback Joel Davalos against Brazosport Friday, Oct. 8. Perez had a team-high 93 yards in receptions and a touchdown.

"Blackcats hope to rebound this week at Columbia" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021
   Bay City fell to Brazosport 49-15 last Friday night, Oct. 8, but the Blackcats will need to rebound quickly with an away game against Columbia this Friday, Oct. 15.    Bay City (2-3, 0-1) will face a Columbia (4-1, 1-0) that dispatched Needville last week 56-35, in another District 12-4A-1 game.
Greg Baker

Greg Baker

Greg Baker named new county agent

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
   Greg Baker - a fifth generation cattle rancher in Matagorda County – is the new County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources for Matagorda County.    Baker replaces outgoing County Agent Aaron Sumrall, who earlier announced he is going into private business.

"Redistricting maps give county new representatives" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
   The Texas Legislature’s 2021 current redistricting maps put Matagorda County in new state representative, state senate and congressional districts.    Under the new proposed maps, the county will now be in State Rep. Geanie Morrison’s District 30, in State Sen. Joan Huffman’s District 17, and U.

"Weekend offers wide variety of things to see, do" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
   Saturday is jam-packed with events this weekend.    There’s something for everyone including annual fundraisers and the Household Hazardous Waste collection day.    The annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection day is from 8 a.m. - noon Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.

"COVID-19 admissions decreasing" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
   Matagorda County new confirmed Covid-19 cases and hospital admissions continue to drop.    “Yes, COVID-19 admissions are dropping,” said Tiffany Foltyn, spokesperson for Matagorda Regional Medical Center, in response to a question about COVID-19 admissions.
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