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Contributed photo During Monday morning’s Commissioners Court meeting, Deputy Stephen Lang, Sergeant  Joel Wamget, and Deputy Corbin Montalvo were honored for their exemplary service. Their dedication and professionalism embody the commitment of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office to diligently protect and serve the residents of Matagorda County.

Contributed photo During Monday morning’s Commissioners Court meeting, Deputy Stephen Lang, Sergeant  Joel Wamget, and Deputy Corbin Montalvo were honored for their exemplary service. Their dedication and professionalism embody the commitment of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office to diligently protect and serve the residents of Matagorda County.

"County honors 3 deputies for exemplary service" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
   Commissioners recognized three sheriff’s deputies for heroic actions protecting Matagorda County citizens, heard concerns from Sargent citizens about moving the Precinct 6 Constable’s office and learned about an upcoming data center rally at the court’s meeting Monday.

Early voting under way for Council runoff

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
   Monday, June 1 was the start of early voting in the June 13 Runoff Election between Cory McCray and Stacy L. Rowh for Place 1 on City Council.  The May 2 election ended with an eight-vote difference between Cory McCray who received 239 votes for 44.67%, and Stacy L. Rowh with 231 votes, 43.18%.
On Monday May 25th Hawley Cemetery held its annual Memorial Day Program. The weather was beautiful and there was a great turnout. During the Star Spangled Banner, those attending enjoyed a flyer by Flying V Aviation out of Louise. It was a special moment of the day. Contributed photo

On Monday May 25th Hawley Cemetery held its annual Memorial Day Program. The weather was beautiful and there was a great turnout. During the Star Spangled Banner, those attending enjoyed a flyer by Flying V Aviation out of Louise. It was a special moment of the day. Contributed photo

Hawley Cemetery Memorial Day program

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026

"County follows state trends" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
   In the top state runoff races Tuesday, Matagorda County voters followed Texas trends – but the percentages for the statewide and county results in each race differed.  Tuesday, unofficial Matagorda County results showed 2,529 registered-voter ballots cast, or 11.
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