Matagorda County Commissioners Court declared the month of June 2026 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month at the court’s regular meeting Monday. The disease causes weakness in the voluntary muscles of the body and affects individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds.  Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell

Matagorda County Commissioners Court declared the month of June 2026 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month at the court’s regular meeting Monday. The disease causes weakness in the voluntary muscles of the body and affects individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell

"Commissioners hear aquatic center, data center forum updates" by: Mike Reddell

   Mayor Pro Tem Jim Folse told Commissioners Court Monday that the Aquatics Center “continues to move forward” and noted a groundbreaking will be held soon.   Other speakers at the court’s comments section, included Donna Howard and Cheryl Wilkins with Matagorda Against Data Centers.
Contributed  photo The Tidehaven community honored Coach Robert Hutto, shown with his wife Nancy, with a retirement celebration at the Tidehaven Dome Saturday, June 6, Hutto was recognized for his 52 years at Tidehaven ISD and 54 years in coaching and teaching. Family, friends, former students, players and community members gathered for the celebration.

Contributed photo The Tidehaven community honored Coach Robert Hutto, shown with his wife Nancy, with a retirement celebration at the Tidehaven Dome Saturday, June 6, Hutto was recognized for his 52 years at Tidehaven ISD and 54 years in coaching and teaching. Family, friends, former students, players and community members gathered for the celebration.

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Contributed  photo The Tidehaven community honored Coach Robert Hutto, shown with his wife Nancy, with a retirement celebration at the Tidehaven Dome Saturday, June 6, Hutto was recognized for his 52 years at Tidehaven ISD and 54 years in coaching and teaching. Family, friends, former students, players and community members gathered for the celebration.

Contributed photo The Tidehaven community honored Coach Robert Hutto, shown with his wife Nancy, with a retirement celebration at the Tidehaven Dome Saturday, June 6, Hutto was recognized for his 52 years at Tidehaven ISD and 54 years in coaching and teaching. Family, friends, former students, players and community members gathered for the celebration.

Samuel Lee Hurta

Samuel Lee Hurta

Samuel Lee Hurta

May 20, 1947  – January 13, 2026  In Loving Memory of Samuel Lee Hurta