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Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard LCRA General Manager Phil Wilson talked about water issues, broadband coverage and the Arbuckle Reservoir at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture luncheon last week.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard LCRA General Manager Phil Wilson talked about water issues, broadband coverage and the Arbuckle Reservoir at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture luncheon last week.

"Wilson: Arbuckle to open in 2024, broadband coming" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
   LCRA General Manager Phil Wilson said the Arbuckle Reservoir near Lane City should be online next year.    Wilson made the projection at a Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture luncheon last week.

"Port Authority approves lease agreement with PCC" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
   The Port of Bay City Authority unanimously approved a ground lease agreement with PCC Chemicals for property at the Port of Bay City at the authority’s meeting Thursday, Sept. 14.    “We have been working on this for two years,” said Port Authority Chairman George Harrison.

Inmate commits suicide by hanging

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
   An inmate at the Matagorda County Jail committed suicide by hanging himself Aug. 26, the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office reported in a press release Sept. 12.

Disturbance leads to arrest for pot

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
   A disturbance at an Avenue J residence led to officers charging the occupants with possession of marijuana, police reports show.    Officer Blademir Viveros, was dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue J in reference to a disturbance Monday, Sept. 4, shortly before 4 a.m.

Matagorda County Tax Sale Auctions now available online

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
. The Matagorda County Tax Assessor Collector, Becky Barrett Cook, is excited to announce that their new Online Tax Sales Website is live and ready for registration.     According to the TAC this new format will provide ready access to anyone and everyone free of charge.

City Council approves tourism logo, table GFL contract

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
City Council approved the tourism logo presented by Tourism Manager Darve Smith at council's meeting Sept. 12. Mayor Pro Tem Blaine Finlay said he liked the logo and it should be used "in every publication – for everything." "I like it," said Mayor Robert Nelson.
Contributed photo Matagorda ISD bus driver Jerry Richardson, left, and volunteer David Marchbanks, right, attend specialized training for the district's incoming electric buses recently. The electric buses are scheduled to arrive sometime in September.

Contributed photo Matagorda ISD bus driver Jerry Richardson, left, and volunteer David Marchbanks, right, attend specialized training for the district's incoming electric buses recently. The electric buses are scheduled to arrive sometime in September.

Matagorda ISD expects 2 new electric buses soon

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
   Two new electric buses are expected to arrive at Matagorda ISD sometime in September.    In order to receive the busses, technicians must be trained in the operation and safety of electric buses.
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