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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard State and local officials joined Wharton County Junior College and Tenaris in celebrating their 10-year "Manufacturing Technology Program" partnership on Wednesday, April 22. Since Aug. 2015, over 50 students have graduated from the program with associate degrees or other certifications.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard State and local officials joined Wharton County Junior College and Tenaris in celebrating their 10-year "Manufacturing Technology Program" partnership on Wednesday, April 22. Since Aug. 2015, over 50 students have graduated from the program with associate degrees or other certifications.

"Tenaris, WCJC celebrate 10-year partnership" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
   State and Matagorda County elected officials joined Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) and Tenaris employees in celebrating the company’s decade-long partnership with the college last Wednesday.
Matagorda County Coastal & Marine Resources - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discovered by beachgoers today along Matagorda Beach! It was reported immediately and TMN volunteer, Denise Middleton, also on the federal permit, dove into action to assist! Call 1-866-TURTLE-5 to report sightings of stranded, injured, entangled, or expired Sea Turtles! @texasseagrant

Matagorda County Coastal & Marine Resources - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discovered by beachgoers today along Matagorda Beach! It was reported immediately and TMN volunteer, Denise Middleton, also on the federal permit, dove into action to assist! Call 1-866-TURTLE-5 to report sightings of stranded, injured, entangled, or expired Sea Turtles! @texasseagrant

Turtle found on Matagorda Beach

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Contributed photo STP welcomed 50 American Nuclear Society university students from across the country for a site visit that included a panel discussion with STP employees about careers in the nuclear industry. As part of the ANS conference hosted by Texas A&M, the visit gave future nuclear engineers a firsthand look at the impact they can make in advancing reliable, clean energy.

Contributed photo STP welcomed 50 American Nuclear Society university students from across the country for a site visit that included a panel discussion with STP employees about careers in the nuclear industry. As part of the ANS conference hosted by Texas A&M, the visit gave future nuclear engineers a firsthand look at the impact they can make in advancing reliable, clean energy.

STP welcomes 50 American Nuclear Society members

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Former Bay City ISD Chief Financial Officer Richard Johnson introduced himself at the district’s first “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Johnson was one of several retired and current district employees volunteering for the committee.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Former Bay City ISD Chief Financial Officer Richard Johnson introduced himself at the district’s first “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Johnson was one of several retired and current district employees volunteering for the committee.

"BCISD kicks off ‘Strategic Planning Committee’ meetings" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
   About 60 volunteers got a crash course in school district financing last Tuesday.  Volunteers ranged from a variety of professional backgrounds and ages for Bay City ISD’s first “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting April 14.

"County hears opponents of data centers" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
   Commissioners Court heard more questions about data centers at the court’s regular meeting Monday, April 20.  Diane Howard and Cheryl Wilkins spoke again Monday about the lack of information from public entities on proposed and data centers in Matagorda County.
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