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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck ISD trustees join with others to show off the $2,000 donation from Matagorda County Youth Charities.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck ISD trustees join with others to show off the $2,000 donation from Matagorda County Youth Charities.

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"VVISD trustees OK Pre-K class size waiver" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
   Van Vleck ISD school board unanimously approved a Pre-Kindergarten class size exception waiver during its meeting last week. The only trustee absent was Dane Evans.  “Our ratio is currently supposed to be one teacher for every 11 students,” explained VVISD Superintendent Christie Dement.

Palacios Preservation leaders honored with statewide award

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
   The Palacios Preservation Association announces that Margaret Doughty and Edith Gower have been awarded the prestigious Adina De Zavala  Advocacy Award by Preservation Texas for their extraordinary leadership and determined work to save the historic Luther Hotel.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior quarterback Keimarion Wiggins moves up field looking for an opening against Tuloso-Midway Saturday, Nov. 15.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City senior quarterback Keimarion Wiggins moves up field looking for an opening against Tuloso-Midway Saturday, Nov. 15.

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"Blackcats overcome Tuloso-Midway, take on LBJ-Austin Saturday" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
   Keimarion Wiggins had 188 yards rushing and Isaac Stinson had 110 receiving yards to spark the Bay City to a 44-24 Bi-District Playoff victory over Tuloso-Midway at Victoria Stadium Saturday afternoon, Nov. 15.

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"CAST: ‘A Tuna Christmas’ opens Nov. 13" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
   Community Actors of South Texas' (CAST) "A Tuna Christmas" comedy production opens at 7 p.m. this Thursday.  Other 7 p.m. showtimes are available Nov. 14-15 and 21-22 with a special 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Nov. 23.  All showcases will perform at the CAST Theater, 920 Nichols Ave.

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"MCYC gears up for ‘Taste & Tunes’ Jan. 17" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
   Matagorda County Youth Charities (MCYC) is gearing up for its second “Taste & Tunes” event and announced its headlining band last week.  Uncle Lucius will feature their unique blend of rock and roll and country Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.

Bay City Police seeks leads on Nov. 4 shooting

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Thursday, November 13, 2025
   Bay City Police officers were sent to the 2800 block of Jack White Way, about a 23-year-old man being shot in a car at about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.   When Officers arrived, they performed basic first aid while waiting for EMS.
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