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Comptroller: $3.3B for broadband expansion

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
    (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said his Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) was allocated $3.3 billion in federal funding for broadband expansion.     The funds, provided by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, are part of the national $42.

Matagorda County fire department calls

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
   Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:    On July 2, at 8:02 a.m., Bay City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at Hwy 60 and PR 521.    On July 1, at 2:48 p.m.

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
   AUSTIN – Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Community Development Corporation board members participated in a strategic planning workshop Monday afternoon. The board reviewed and named the possible strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that face economic development and the city itself.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Community Development Corporation board members participated in a strategic planning workshop Monday afternoon. The board reviewed and named the possible strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that face economic development and the city itself.

"BCCDC approves $5K façade grant" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
   Bay City Community Development Corporation board members unanimously approved a $5,000 façade grant for Leissner Holdings, LLC during its regular meeting Monday afternoon.    All board members except for Jim Folse were present at the meeting.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents discussed crop problems and how to treat them with Matagorda County farmers during last week’s crop tour.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents discussed crop problems and how to treat them with Matagorda County farmers during last week’s crop tour.

"Crops, weather, economics part of this year’s annual crop tour" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Matagorda County AgriLife Extension Office’s annual row crop tour took in three fields last week and farmers heard experts on ways to combat problems with their crops.    About 15 farmers and sponsors began the tour by gathering to hear guest speakers at El Maton Hall Wednesday, June 21.
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