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"County OKs contracts with 3 fire departments" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved two-year contracts with Bay City, Tres Palacios Oaks and Midfield volunteer fire departments at the court’s regular meeting Monday, March 23.

"BCCDC tables aquatic center agreements" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved tabling several items regarding the Matagorda Regional Aquatics & Recreation Center (MRARC) Project during their meeting last week. All members were present for the March 20 regular meeting.

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Great Steak Cookoff winners

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

"Council OKs staff RFP, RFQ proposals" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

City Council unanimously approved two Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) related to pursuing grant funding during their special-called meeting last Wednesday. Council members Ben Flores and Bradley Westmoreland were the only absences.

The Bay City High School Dungeoneers are the One Act Play 29-4A District Champions! District One Act Play Awards Include: Best Technical Crew: Bay City High School All Star technician: Thomas McCarthy Honorable Mention: Lili Valdez, Dhani Burnett All Star Cast: Madilyn Johnson, Jesse Litton Best Performer: Landen Gibson The Dungeoneers will compete in the One Act Play Bi-District competition on April 2 at BCHS. Contributed photo

Dungeoneers OAP are District Champions

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Matagorda County will participate in TDEM statewide drill for local public warning systems

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Matagorda County will participate in the statewide local alerting systems drill scheduled for April 2. By taking part in this drill, Matagorda County aims to ensure its alerting processes are functioning properly, reinforce emergency procedures, and identify any areas for improvement.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Former elected officials and business leaders were at a recent Commissioners Court meeting to show their support for the court to approve a resolution for naming a portion of Texas 35 as “Congressman Greg Laughlin Highway.” The resolution was approved unanimously.

Commissioners OK resolution naming a portion of Texas 35 as 'Congressman Greg Laughlin Highway'

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Smoker’s Paradise cook team received “Reserve Champion Steak” recognition at BCISD Education Foundation’s Annual Great Steak Cook Off last Saturday.

Great Steak Cookoff

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

"County OKs agreement to help fund aquatics center" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved the Chapter 381 Economic Development Program Performance Grant Agreement related to the Matagorda County Aquatic Center at the court’s regular meeting Monday, March 16.

"Riverside RFP submissions close March 26" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

The due date for Riverside Park Lease and/or Management Services RFP (Request for Proposals) submissions is Thursday, March 26. Prospective proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope before 2 p.m. that day. That date is an extension of the original Feb.

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