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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in Matagorda County at its meeting Monday, June 2..

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in Matagorda County at its meeting Monday, June 2..

"Corps OKs lease for long-awaited Sargent Beach Breakwater Project" by: Mike Reddell

   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved the lease for the long-awaited Sargent Beach Breakwater Project, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum announced at Matagorda County Commissioners Court’s regular meeting Monday, June 2.       “I’m excited.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director Mike Ferdinand discussed several project updates with a full crowd at Cassady’s Coffee Bar & Café in Matagorda on May 30.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director Mike Ferdinand discussed several project updates with a full crowd at Cassady’s Coffee Bar & Café in Matagorda on May 30.

"MCEDC board OKs Ferdinand consulting request" by: Jessica Shepard

   Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) board unanimously approved allowing MCEDC Executive Director Mike Ferdinand to “engage in paid outside consultant work” during their meeting last Friday.

Supreme Court holds for Tenaris over homeowners in negligence claims

Tenaris Bay City Inc. v Ellisor Texas May 23, 2025  Supreme Court of the State of Texas   Court Staff Case Summaries May 23, 2025      This case concerns whether the plaintiffs established the actual causation element of their negligence claims.   Plaintiffs were 30 homeowners in Matagorda County.

Red Cross readies for hurricane season

   Being prepared the best defense when an emergency occurs  Even before the first hurricane threatens, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, is working behind the scenes to make sure people don’t have to face the worst alone.
Contributed photo Tidehaven 7on7 defeated East Bernard in the qualifying round of the Rice Consolidated state qualifying tournament last week and will advance to state.

Contributed photo Tidehaven 7on7 defeated East Bernard in the qualifying round of the Rice Consolidated state qualifying tournament last week and will advance to state.