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Wharton County Junior College this fall will begin offering an associate's degree and two certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence. Pictured is Dr. Muna Saqer, Program Director of WCJC's Computer Science, IT and Networking programs. WCJC Photo

Wharton County Junior College this fall will begin offering an associate's degree and two certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence. Pictured is Dr. Muna Saqer, Program Director of WCJC's Computer Science, IT and Networking programs. WCJC Photo

WCJC to offer AI degree

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star award winners were recognized at the "2026 4-H Annual Awards Banquet" on Thursday, July 16. From left are: Collin Holub, Scollie Saha, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Kinsley Kubecka, Laney Kubecka, and Keelie Holub.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star award winners were recognized at the "2026 4-H Annual Awards Banquet" on Thursday, July 16. From left are: Collin Holub, Scollie Saha, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Kinsley Kubecka, Laney Kubecka, and Keelie Holub.

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"Matagorda County 4-H recognizes youth, adults" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
   Countywide 4-H awards were handed out to children and adults during the annual “4-H Awards Celebration” Thursday, July 16.  This year featured $4,000 total in scholarships awarded to 4-H members Kaitlyn Gilbert and Ansley Kubecka.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Hotel Blessing Day drew an impressive crowd Saturday, July 18, with a car show, music, vendors, food and the historic hotel itself. Above is this classic hot rod, a 1940 Ford coupe, which was one of many cars on display.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Hotel Blessing Day drew an impressive crowd Saturday, July 18, with a car show, music, vendors, food and the historic hotel itself. Above is this classic hot rod, a 1940 Ford coupe, which was one of many cars on display.

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Hotel Blessing Day

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

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"Tourism council OKs 6 sponsorship applications" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
   Tourism Advisory Council members unanimously approved six event sponsorship applications at their regular meeting last week.  Members present included Amy Nowlin, Brad Freeman, Shelby Wild, and Natasha Moreno, while Chrystal Folse, Liza Lara, and Kaci Wells were absent.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Pictured above, from left, are: Officer Alyssa Banda, Corporal Chloe Taitano, Corporal Braeden Fojtik, Corporal Ashley Rubio, and Sergeant Dillan Wakefield.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Pictured above, from left, are: Officer Alyssa Banda, Corporal Chloe Taitano, Corporal Braeden Fojtik, Corporal Ashley Rubio, and Sergeant Dillan Wakefield.

BCPD promotes 5 officers in City Hall ceremony

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
   Bay City Police Department promoted five officers during ceremonies Friday at City Hall Council Chamber.   Mayor Robert Nelson provided words of encouragement and Chief Christella Rodriguez and the department commanders officiated the ceremony.
Scott Savage, WCJC Foundation Board Member, with Bay City High School graduates Ciara Aguilar and Kenneth Cervantes

Scott Savage, WCJC Foundation Board Member, with Bay City High School graduates Ciara Aguilar and Kenneth Cervantes

WCJC Foundation awards $92K in scholarships to 23 graduating seniors

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
   The Wharton Counnty Junior College Foundation announced the awarding of $92,000 in scholarships to 23 graduating high school seniors from across the College’s service area.   Each recipient will receive a $4,000 scholarship to pursue their education at Wharton County Junior College.
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