Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard It was standing-room only at the “HIF (Highly Innovative Fuels) Update Meeting” last week. HIF USA Executive Director Meg Gentle announced that HIF has partnered with MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA) and Starwood Digital Ventures (SDV) to bring a co-location data center campus to Matagorda County.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
It was standing-room only at the “HIF (Highly Innovative Fuels) Update Meeting” last week. HIF USA Executive Director Meg Gentle announced that HIF has partnered with MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA) and Starwood Digital Ventures (SDV) to bring a co-location data center campus to Matagorda County.
The Bay City Police Department recently visited YMCA kids. The kids learned about safety, meeting the officers, and receiving safety coloring books. BCPD officials thanked YMCA for the invited to talk to youngsters. “Thank you for the invitation and opportunity to engage with and speak into the lives of our local youth, and for honorable recognition that "not all heroes wear capes." Courtesy photo
Contributed photo Van Vleck’s 7 on 7 experience was a fun one and a great learning experience for everyone involved. The guys went 2 and 2, beating DeLeon and Olton, and losing to Tioga and West Rusk, who ended up playing in the Championship. The boys got to see great competition from across Texas.
Contributed photo Tidehaven won the 3A Linemen Challenge State Championship Saturday, June 20. Tidehaven finished as 3A champions in tug of war, and overall points leader with 83 points, second place had 48 points.
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Frank Emil “Blue” Sliva
Samuel Lee Hurta
Vicenta Vergara Madayag Reis
