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"VVISD accepts $6K in donations " by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
   Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved over $6,000 in donation checks at their February meeting.  Board members Donnie O’Connell and Casey Kile were absent.  The largest donation - $3,750 – came from Drymalla Construction for the district’s new baseball/softball scoreboards.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Local law enforcement personnel with the Matagorda County Sheriff's Office and Bay City Police Department were on hand for "Coffee with a Cop" at McDonald's on Friday, Feb. 28. The event featured free coffee, cookies, donuts, and other sweets along with attendees getting the chance to work behind the counter at the restaurant.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Local law enforcement personnel with the Matagorda County Sheriff's Office and Bay City Police Department were on hand for "Coffee with a Cop" at McDonald's on Friday, Feb. 28. The event featured free coffee, cookies, donuts, and other sweets along with attendees getting the chance to work behind the counter at the restaurant.

Coffee with a Cop

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Mike Pierce when he coached at Tidehaven. Photo courtesy of David Lucio

Mike Pierce when he coached at Tidehaven. Photo courtesy of David Lucio

Tiger Relays renamed to Mike Pierce Tiger Relays

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
   Tidehaven’s Tiger Relays will now be named Mike Pierce Tiger Relays for Pierce’s lengthy involvement in Tidehaven athletics.  Athletic Director David Lucio made the announcement to rename the event - starting in 2026 - during the relays last week.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a resolution Monday for the county to become Birding Capital of Texas.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court approved a resolution Monday for the county to become Birding Capital of Texas.

"Court wants county to be Birding Capital of Texas" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
   Matagorda County wants the Texas Legislature to officially designate the county as the Birding Capital of Texas.  Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution to that effect Monday morning, Feb. 24, with a City of Bay City delegation in support of the county’s effort.
Bay City Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard MCFLA's 2025 Public Speaking buckle winners are, from left, Scollie Saha, Taelynn Tinnin, and a first-ever tie with Emma Kubecka and Hayden Joines.

Bay City Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard MCFLA's 2025 Public Speaking buckle winners are, from left, Scollie Saha, Taelynn Tinnin, and a first-ever tie with Emma Kubecka and Hayden Joines.

"Talent show, public speaking results" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Families and friends filled the Van Vleck High School auditorium last Sunday to hear children of all ages perform in the annual Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) Talent Show and Public Speaking contest.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard MCFLA 2025 Fair Royalty winners are (above from front left): Little Miss Cowgirl Morgan Joines; Little Mister Cowboy winner Reid Hutson; Jr. Fair Princess Analyn Sutherland; (back left) Fair Princess Laynee Matchett; and Fair Queen Victoria Sliva.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard MCFLA 2025 Fair Royalty winners are (above from front left): Little Miss Cowgirl Morgan Joines; Little Mister Cowboy winner Reid Hutson; Jr. Fair Princess Analyn Sutherland; (back left) Fair Princess Laynee Matchett; and Fair Queen Victoria Sliva.

"2025 Matagorda County Fair and Rodeo Royalty awarded" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
   Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association’s 2025 Fair and Rodeo royalty winners were chosen last weekend.Jaymee Mielsch was crowned the 2025 MCFLA Rodeo Queen on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Police investigate shooting death at apartment complex

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
   Bay City police are investigating the shooting death of man accused of a home invasion robbery and an auto theft at gunpoint at Palm Village Apartment Complex Feb. 13.  Officers were initially sent to 1901 Palm Village, about the stolen vehicle around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13.

BCISD filings: 2 unopposed, 3 file for 1 seat

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
   Filings for the May 3 Bay City ISD trustee election are complete – for three total positions.  Positions 1 and 2 held by incumbents Trent Tinnin and James Scardami respectively are unopposed.  Position 3 incumbent Felix Nunez will be defending his seat from Kenneth Eaton and Sayrah Dwight Craft.
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