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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Chuck Kharrl (center) laughs with Mitch Thames, left, and George Harrison.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Chuck Kharrl (center) laughs with Mitch Thames, left, and George Harrison.

"Kharrl discusses future of STP" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
   STP Nuclear Operating Company’s new President, CEO, and CNO Chuck Kharrl discussed the future of STP during a Chamber luncheon last week.    Kharrl spoke about his vision for STP, its role in strengthening our community, and the opportunities ahead for nuclear energy.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard BCISD Superintendent Chris Townsend addresses chamber breakfast for new teachers.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard BCISD Superintendent Chris Townsend addresses chamber breakfast for new teachers.

"Chamber welcomes new BCISD teachers" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
   Bay City Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “New Teacher Breakfast” last week.    Bay City ISD’s new teachers and administrative leaders filled the Bay City Civic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 6.    The Chamber invited countywide school districts, but most had already started school.

4 arrested for deadly conduct

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
   Bay City police officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Avenue F, about someone shooting out of their vehicle in the 4800 block of Avenue F as the suspect vehicle passed up their vehicle, Wednesday, Aug. 6, just a able to find the suspect vehicle.

Sheriff urges drivers to be cautious around schools

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
   The 2025-2026 school year has begun for our students. The Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers to be both cautious and courteous around, schools, school buses and pedestrians..   “The U.S.

Webinar studies impact of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ on agriculture policy

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
    The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will host a free webinar on “Big Beautiful Bill” agricultural policy changes on Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. CDT.  Titled “What We Know – and What We Don’t Know … at the Moment,” the live, virtual event will feature ASAC member Rusty Rumley, J.D.
Courtesy Photo Commissioners Court accepted the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for the Matagorda County Historical Commission, which had two representatives present.

Courtesy Photo Commissioners Court accepted the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for the Matagorda County Historical Commission, which had two representatives present.

"County OKs tax abatement for Duffy Energy Storage" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
   Commissioners Court unanimously approved a five-year tax abatement agreement on the Duffy Energy Storage at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Aug. 4.
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"First-ever ‘Taste & Tunes’ opens this Saturday" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
   Matagorda County Youth Charities’ (MCYC) first-ever “Tastes & Tunes” event starts at noon this Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.  The outdoor affair features live music, vendors, children’s attractions, and a “Chef Alley” experience featuring teams of cookers.
Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard At left, US Coast Guard Commander Jake Lobb and Maritime Administration Transportation Industry Analyst Brian Barton led the comment session on the ST LNG deepwater port project last week. Local commenters included Port of Bay City Authority Chairman George Harrison, front right, and Matagorda County Economic Development Executive Director Mike Ferdinand, back right.

Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard At left, US Coast Guard Commander Jake Lobb and Maritime Administration Transportation Industry Analyst Brian Barton led the comment session on the ST LNG deepwater port project last week. Local commenters included Port of Bay City Authority Chairman George Harrison, front right, and Matagorda County Economic Development Executive Director Mike Ferdinand, back right.

"Matagorda County residents commment on deepwater port" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
   A handful of Matagorda County residents participated in the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and US Coast Guard (USCG) in-person comment period for the “ST Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Deepwater Port Development project last week.
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