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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council recognized a proclamation supporting the City of Bay City’s application for the Tourism Friendly Texas designation at council’s meeting Nov. 18.

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"City issues ‘Tourism Friendly’ proclamation" by: Jessica Shepard

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Bay City Mayor Pro-tem Jim Folse proclaimed the city as a “Tourism Friendly Community” during last week’s council meeting. Mayor Robert Nelson was the only member absent from the meeting.

Palacios man charged with 5 robberies

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A 21-year-old Palacios man is being held in Brazoria County on charges he robbed four places in Matagorda County and another in Brazoria County. Connor Green, 21, of Palacios, matched the description of the robbery suspect, deputies said.

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LCRA awards $3,920 grant to Palacios Community Hub for rainwater catchment systems

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Palacios Community Hub soon will construct two permanent rainwater catchment systems to support its community garden and outdoor programming, thanks to a $3,920 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.

Contributed photo Matagorda County Youth Charities presented a $2,000 donation check to Palacios ISD on Nov. 13.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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"Commissioners hear SART report on sexual assault incidents" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Commissioners Court approved a report on the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) from Kelli Wright Nelson and approved a quote for materials to rebuild W. Revetment Road in Sargent at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 17.

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"Nehls gets federal funds for Sargent Community Center project" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Congressman Troy E. Nehls’ (R-TX-22) office announced $1,875,000 in federal funds to help construct the new Sargent Community Center Monday evening, Nov. 17. The new center also will serve as a Point Of Distribution (POD) following a hurricane or other natural disaster.

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"Matagorda Harbor dredging nearly complete" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

A few final checklist items remain from the Port of Bay City Authority’s “Matagorda Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project” as of their meeting last week. All commissioners were present for the Nov. 13 meeting.

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"Seasonal events start Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

With just over a month until Christmas Eve, local events are brimming with seasonal festivities. Downtown Bay City will be in full swing with the holiday spirit starting Thursday, Nov. 20.

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.

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