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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell 2025 Rice Dish Roundup Grand Champion winners were chosen from each respective age division on Tuesday, Oct. 14. From left are Robert Porter, Nevaeh Mangum, and B. Trevino. Not pictured is Cora Romine.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell 2025 Rice Dish Roundup Grand Champion winners were chosen from each respective age division on Tuesday, Oct. 14. From left are Robert Porter, Nevaeh Mangum, and B. Trevino. Not pictured is Cora Romine.

"79th annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival rice dish winners" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
   Over 100 entries were featured at the annual “Rice Dish Round-Up” Oct. 15.  “We actually received 125 recipes for the contest, but about 120 showed up for judging,” said Matagorda County Extension Office Manager Cynthia Page.

LCRA Arbuckle Reservoir now operational

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
  Arbuckle Reservoir near Lane City is complete, full and ready to help meet the region’s growing need for water.     The Lower Colorado River Authority announced the reservoir is operational during the LCRA Board of Directors recent meeting in Caldwell.

When, where to vote for Nov. 4 Special Election

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
   EDITOR’S NOTE: As of Friday, Oct. 24, a total of 450 early votes had been cast in Matagorda County, County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz said.  Voters who want to cast an early ballot still have Thursday-Friday, Oct. 30-31, to do so.

BCISD issues advisory of smoke in building last week

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
   Bay City ISD issued an advisory  at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, that smoke was identified in the Bay City High School building.  The staff quickly identified the source of the smoke and swiftly removed it from the building.

"2025 Rice Festival opens 4-11 Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
   The 79th Annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival opens from 4-11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.  “The Rice Festival is about more than food, music, and entertainment - it’s about community,” said Bay City Lions Club President Michael Griffith.

"Weekend events kick off Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
   This weekend is shaping up to be busy across the county with many annual events starting Thursday, Oct. 23.  The 79th Annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival opens from 4-11 p.m. Thursday, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds, 4511 FM 2668 in Bay City.  Kenny’s Funland carnival opens from 5-10 p.
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