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Chamber hosts Summer Market, Farmers Market
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Emergency Management Coordinator tells Matagorda County residents to prepare for tropical storm
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Emergency Management Coordinator Amanda Campos warned Matagorda County residents to prepare for this week's tropical storm brewing in the gulf.Campos made her remarks at the Commissioners Court's regular meeting Monday morning, June 17.
Monday, June 17, 2024
"County appoints broadband committee for Comptroller" by: Mike Reddell
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Commissioners Court appointed a six-person Matagorda County committee to the Texas Broadband and Development Office at the court’s regular meeting Monday, June 10.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Corpus Christi Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Livestock Specialist Dr. Karl Harborth, left, addresses concerned ranchers at the Matagorda County Soil & Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) workshop on June 7.
"Harboth: Preventing livestock disease cheaper than treating" by: Jessica Shepard
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Over 40 farmers and ranchers attended the Matagorda County Soil & Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) workshop last week. Several guest speakers covered a variety of topics, including everything from spray drift management to watershed updates and livestock disease and pests.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Farmers market, Surf, Turf on tap Saturday
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If you’re looking for something to do, check out what’s happening this Saturday. Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture has its market day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St. This event also features a farmers market.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Josh and Zanna Aaron were all smiles for their "Schawarmin' Up" grand opening on Saturday, June 8.
"New Business Spotlight: ‘Schawarmin’ Up’ opens in Van Vleck" by: Jessica Shepard
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What do gyros, falafel, and rice bowls have in common? Out of all the things you thought of or were going to say, it’s doubtful you were going to say that they’re available in Matagorda County – Van Vleck to be specific.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
"MCEDC mulls stormwater committee" by: Mike Reddell
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A proposed stormwater committee was discussed by the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board of directors at its meeting Friday, June 7. The committee would be a countywide effort, MCEDC Executive Director Mike Ferdinand said.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Several residences at Valor Park are up, while foundations are under way for many more.
Valor homes move into high gear
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
"Harrison: Caney Creek dredging gets Corps permit" by: Mike Reddell
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The Caney Creek dredging project has received a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit, Port of Bay City Authority Board Chairman George Harrison announced at the board’s meeting last week.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Bay City Texas 1919-1943 Public Gallery The town turns out to see a Ford Trimotor airplane. Note there is no airport, just a vacant field.
"Bay City Texas 1919 -1943 Public Gallery" By Patrick Porter
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Welcome residents of Bay City. Many of the people in these photos are unidentified. “My Aunt, Bobbie Gaspard, recently moved from our long-time family home on Avenue E, Bay City. In her possession were some 500 photographic negatives shot by my grandfather, Vance C.
Thursday, June 13, 2024