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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The City of Bay City proclaimed Feb. 25 as “That Mexican OT Day” at the start of the city council meeting on Feb. 25. That Mexican OT - Virgil René Gazca, center, holds a framed copy of the proclamation.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The City of Bay City proclaimed Feb. 25 as “That Mexican OT Day” at the start of the city council meeting on Feb. 25. That Mexican OT - Virgil René Gazca, center, holds a framed copy of the proclamation.

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"Council calls special meeting for Maddox PID" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
City council unanimously approved calling a special meeting for possibly creating a second Public Improvement District (PID) for Jim Maddox’s Meadow Lake subdivision last week.

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"2025 MCFLA Fair & Rodeo event roundup" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association’s 81st Annual Matagorda County Fair kicks into gear this weekend.  General admission tickets are $10 per person or $25 for reserved seats.  Children ages five and under get in free.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Home Economics food entry winners received purple rosettes for their win as Grand Champions of their chosen divisions Saturday, March 1. Winners include Robert Porter, Luke Steffek, Brooks O’Connell, Carson Cooper, Ryleigh Siptak, Jase Imhoff, Kane Spencer, Raegen Hood, Tayler Martinez, Madelyn Botbyl, Tanna Fair, Wade Hutson, Addison Smith, Rhea Wise and Jace Reynolds. Not all are pictured.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Home Economics food entry winners received purple rosettes for their win as Grand Champions of their chosen divisions Saturday, March 1. Winners include Robert Porter, Luke Steffek, Brooks O’Connell, Carson Cooper, Ryleigh Siptak, Jase Imhoff, Kane Spencer, Raegen Hood, Tayler Martinez, Madelyn Botbyl, Tanna Fair, Wade Hutson, Addison Smith, Rhea Wise and Jace Reynolds. Not all are pictured.

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"2025 MCFLA Home Ec food show winners" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association’s Home Economics Food Show auction raised about $16,700 for local students, Saturday, March 1.  That number is a decrease of roughly $1,200 from last year’s $17,900.  The item that earned the highest bid was a pecan pie.
Contributed photo Showing off the check of $40,000 that TenarisBayCity made to Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) for scholarships to benefit 37 students, were, from left: Brian Busby, president, MCFLA; Scott Savage, Tenaris Community and Regulatory Affairs manager; Leissa Schrader, Fair Manager, MCFLA; and Jason Gernand, Tenaris Industrial Relations director, US.

Contributed photo Showing off the check of $40,000 that TenarisBayCity made to Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) for scholarships to benefit 37 students, were, from left: Brian Busby, president, MCFLA; Scott Savage, Tenaris Community and Regulatory Affairs manager; Leissa Schrader, Fair Manager, MCFLA; and Jason Gernand, Tenaris Industrial Relations director, US.

Tenaris awards $40K in scholarships at Heifer Show

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
For the second year in a row, Tenaris is partnering with the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association to award the TenarisBayCity Scholarship for Agricultural Sustainability, for a total of $40,000 in awards on March 1.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.
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