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Nicole Ryman Valedictorian

Nicole Ryman Valedictorian

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"2025 VVHS Val Nicole Ryman heads to McMurry" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Nicole Ryman is the Valedictorian of Van Vleck High School’s Class of 2025.  Ryman is the daughter of Kenneth and Ingrid Ryman and the sister of Hunter Ryman.  Her grandparents are Timothy and Teresa Blanchette.  She’s chosen to pursue a bachelor degree in nursing at McMurry University.
BCHS photo Bay City High School will graduate 258 seniors at its commencement ceremony Friday, May 23, at Memorial Stadium.

BCHS photo Bay City High School will graduate 258 seniors at its commencement ceremony Friday, May 23, at Memorial Stadium.

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"Bay City to graduate 258" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Bay City High School’s Class of 2025 commencement ceremony starts at 8 p.m. Friday, May 23, at Memorial Stadium.  A total of 258 students are set to graduate with a stadium audience of friends, family members, and peers.
VVHS photo Van Vleck High School will graduate 79 seniors at commencement ceremonies Burl McKinney Stadium Thursday, May 22.

VVHS photo Van Vleck High School will graduate 79 seniors at commencement ceremonies Burl McKinney Stadium Thursday, May 22.

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"Van Vleck to graduate 79" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A total of 79 seniors will graduate from Van Vleck High School starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Burl McKinney Stadium.  The stadium is predicted to be packed with graduates’ friends, family members, and peers.
Chuck Kharrl

Chuck Kharrl

Kharrl named CEO, CNO of STP

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
STP Nuclear Operating Company Board of Directors has selected Chuck Kharrl as President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO), effective June 9.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Tidehaven High School graduates celebrates at last week’s commencement ceremonies.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Tidehaven High School graduates celebrates at last week’s commencement ceremonies.

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"Tidehaven val, sal thankful for community’s support" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Tidehaven High School graduated 65 students during its commencement ceremony at Delvin Taska Stadium, Friday, May 16.  Following the graduate student processional, Mary Johnson led the invocation.

Person who jumped fence on VVISD property in custody

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Following a pursuit and police chase from Texas 35 last week, Van Vleck ISD was placed in a Secure Hold districtwide, according to Superintendent Christie Dement.  The elementary was surrounded by officers and the district’s safety team.

UH-Victoria renamed Texas A&M-Victoria

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
With overwhelming bipartisan, near-unanimous support, the Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 2361 (SB 2361), legislation that officially transfers the University of Houston – Victoria (UH-V) to the Texas A&M University System, renaming the institution Texas A&M –Victoria.

Grants administrator provides list of county grant-funded projects

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Matagorda County Grants Administrator Crystal Morones was asked about some different local grant-fund projects.  Morones provided an overview of those projects in the report that follows.      Matagorda County received a total of $8,048,300 for Water and Sewer Improvements.
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