Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed Aug. 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week in Matagorda County. Vibrance Health representatives were present for a photo with court members. Sentinel photo Mike Reddell

Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed Aug. 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week in Matagorda County. Vibrance Health representatives were present for a photo with court members. Sentinel photo Mike Reddell

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"County Treasurer clarifies county hot tax collection" by: Mike Reddell

Thursday, August 13, 2026

   Commissioners Court heard a complaint about the county’s hotel occupancy tax (hot tax) at its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 10.  At the public comments section Rebecca Huebner said she was upset how the hotel occupancy tax (hot tax) was collected.

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Over the past two months, TenarisBayCity has hosted family mill tours, welcoming employees’ family members for a closer look inside the facility and the work their loved ones do every day. TenarisBayCity photo

Over the past two months, TenarisBayCity has hosted family mill tours, welcoming employees’ family members for a closer look inside the facility and the work their loved ones do every day. TenarisBayCity photo

TenarisBayCity hosts family mill tours

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Photo by Anna Hernandez Van Vleck Volleyball Head Coach Evaree Rey talks to her player last week and explains what she should do next time in the game.

Photo by Anna Hernandez Van Vleck Volleyball Head Coach Evaree Rey talks to her player last week and explains what she should do next time in the game.

VVHS Coach Rey gives direction

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Samuel Lee Hurta

Samuel Lee Hurta

Samuel Lee Hurta

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