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Windstorm insurance vote Aug. 8

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
   Matagorda County residents are being warned that the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) is considering another rate increase – on top of last year’s 5% increase.

Texas Game Warden Field Notes

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
   The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Images of individual field notes are available upon request from the TPWD press office.
Police show guns and drugs taken after search warrant was served at 2900 block of Avenue I

Police show guns and drugs taken after search warrant was served at 2900 block of Avenue I

Guns, drugs, currency taken in search warrant

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
   A search warrant executed in the 2900 block of Avenue I July 21, resulted in the seizure of drugs, weapons and currency, Bay City police said.      The search warrant was requested by the narcotics unit after spending months working to build this case.     At about 6:30 p.m.
Contributed photo This summer, BCISD Police Department along with BCISD Administrative personnel attended the Texas School Safety Conference in San Antonio. Valuable safety information was gained and will be used within the district.

Contributed photo This summer, BCISD Police Department along with BCISD Administrative personnel attended the Texas School Safety Conference in San Antonio. Valuable safety information was gained and will be used within the district.

BCISD staff aattend safety conference

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star awards were presented to outstanding 4-H club members in their given divisions during the annual 4-H banquet Thursday, July 20. Those recipients are: back row from left: Victoria Sliva and Ansley Kubecka; front row, from left, Jeret Girndt, Drayson Saha and Jace Girndt. Kacey Kubecka is not pictured. See Page 8 for more 4-H award winners.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star awards were presented to outstanding 4-H club members in their given divisions during the annual 4-H banquet Thursday, July 20. Those recipients are: back row from left: Victoria Sliva and Ansley Kubecka; front row, from left, Jeret Girndt, Drayson Saha and Jace Girndt. Kacey Kubecka is not pictured. See Page 8 for more 4-H award winners.

"4-H Awards Celebration honors Matagorda County kids, adults " by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
   Countywide 4-H awards were handed out to children and adults during the annual “4-H Awards Celebration” last Thursday.      This year, two scholarships were awarded to 4-H members Shawn Sneath, Ty Kubecka, and Ayden Smith.

"MCEDC OKs certified site program" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
    A certified site program for prospective industries or businesses was discussed by the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation at its meeting Friday, July 21.      A certified site is one that includes, among other things, title searches, no environmental issues or endangered species.
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