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"Texas weather extremes likely to become normal, scientists say" By Alejandra Martinez and Yuriko Schumacher

News Staff

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change. July 1 Texas is no stranger to extreme weather, but it’s been a year. Massive wildfires, intense thunderstorms, widespread flooding, tornadoes and a tropical storm have swept the state.

Corps orders county officials to close Revetment Road

News Staff

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Matagorda County officials have been instructed to immediately close West Revetment Road by the United States Corp of Engineers. This road is along the revetment wall and is west of FM 457, in Sargent. An inspection of the road was recently completed because of Tropical Storm Alberto.

City to monitor GFL brush pickup concerns

News Staff

Thursday, July 4, 2024

The brush pick up issue was a topic of discussion with GFL and Council at last week’s meeting. The City staff will be monitoring this concern, said Interim City Manager Scotty Jones.

"BCCDC approves $70K grant for Next Level Barber Institute" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Bay City Community Development Corporation approved eight business grants during their monthly meeting Monday afternoon. Board members present included Alisha Cornett, Jim Folse, Jeanette Bell, and Ben Flores, while those absent were Clint Hewitt, Blayne Finlay, and Erandi Allison.

From Precinct 2 This is a computer rendering of the 3 D virtual tour of the idea for the JP 2 building in Matagorda. Commissioners Court issued $7.4 million in certicates of obligation and part of that will pay for the structure that will house several offices for law enforcement personnel, such as a JP, constable, deputy, game warden and state trooper.

"County issues $7.4M in certificates of obligation" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Commissioners Court was crowded Monday morning as people were eager to know what an agenda item for certificates of obligation (CO) would mean for their community. The answer came later in the day as the court issued $7.49 million in certificates of obligation with an interest rate of 3.

"BC Tourism looks at more wing murals" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Tourism Advisory Council board members heard from Bay City Tourism Manager Darve Smith about three possible murals during their regular meeting Monday. The murals are part of the department’s “Wings of Matagorda County” art project.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Customers braved the heat to browse several vendor booths at market day downtown last Saturday, June 22. Vendors had everything from Indian food and plants for sale to custom clothing and decor. The next market day event is slated for July 27.

Market Day browsing

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Bay City to celebrate July 4th at Le Tulle

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Bay City will celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence at Le Tulle Park beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4.

"County part of Gov. Abbott’s disaster declaration" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

During Commissioners Court this week, County Judge Bobby Seiferman said that Gov. Greg Abbott included Matagorda County in his disaster declaration for 52 counties affected by Tropical Storm Alberto.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Inside Out 2’ provides emotional insights for children of all ages" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

It’s been nearly 10 years since “Inside Out” (2015) first graced the big screen and I’m just as invested in those cartoon embodiments of human emotions. Naturally, when “Inside Out 2” was announced, I put a reminder on my phone so that I could catch it as soon as possible.

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