"Pool: ‘Aquatics Center of Matagorda County’" by: Jessica Shepard
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Bay City Community Development Corporation board members unanimously approved several action...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Tenaris photo Tenaris US President Guillermo Moreno presents the Student of the Year Award to Makayla Alford from Van Vleck High School at ceremonies May 20.
"Tenaris awards $204,000 to 15 Matagorda County students" By Emily Felder Tenaris
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Tenaris recognized 15 graduating seniors from Matagorda County high schools with Roberto Rocca...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Dr. Amanda Allen WCJC President
"Allen: WCJC wants to help you move forward" by: Jessica Shepard
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Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) President Dr.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New minted Bay City High School graduates get a group selfie at ceremonies Friday, May 22, at Memorial Stadium.
"Glenn, Friesenhahn impart future wishes to graduates" by: Jessica Shepard
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Bay City High School graduated 241 students during its commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium May 22. Jaxson Klepac and Ramiro Castellano provided words of welcome and introduction of guests; respectively.
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Contributed photo Attached photo includes, from left: Guest speaker Dallas County Clerk John Warren, Matagorda County District Attorney Steven Reis, and Director of Education & Member Services Haley Click.
DA graduates from Leadership 254
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Matagorda County District Attorney Steven Reis is among 21 county officials who have...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad
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The surprise change is the latest step by White House to make legal immigration more difficult...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
House passes Save Our Shrimpers Act
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Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced his bill, H.R.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Sports
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10 from Van Vleck on All District team
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Van Vleck ISD Athletics announced its All District selections from District 24-3A-2.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Van Vleck athletes make impressive showing at UIL 3A state track meet
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Columns/Opinions
"Journalism exposure fuels support for public education" by: Jessica Shepard
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In the past when folks have asked me what I like about my job or how I got into a journalism...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
"More new and little or no answers to the problems" by: John Sample
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Memorial weekend came a bit early this weekend.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
PSA: Saving for retirement: Are you guessing or planning?
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How much do you need to save for retirement?
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Obituaries
Frank Emil “Blue” Sliva
Frank Emil “Blue” Sliva
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November 7, 1932 - March 14, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Samuel Lee Hurta
Samuel Lee Hurta
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May 20, 1947 – January 13, 2026 In Loving Memory of Samuel Lee Hurta
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Vicenta Vergara Madayag Reis
Vicenta ‘Vicky’ Vergara Madayag Reis
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July 19, 1931- October 13, 2025 Vicenta Vergara Madayag Reis (“Vicky” to her friends) died...
Thursday, October 23, 2025
