Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda Day in Austin volunteers gathered May 16 for a group photo and chairman Jessical Russell outlined plans for the day to voice county concerns to the Legislature.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda Day in Austin volunteers gathered May 16 for a group photo and chairman Jessical Russell outlined plans for the day to voice county concerns to the Legislature.

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"Group plans unified voice for Legislature" by: Mike Reddell

Thursday, June 25, 2026

   Jessica Russell talked with the leaders and volunteers for Matagorda County Day in Austin 2027 as the group came together for a photo last week.

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Contributed image A possible look of the main entrance of the Aquatics Center once it’s built.

Contributed image A possible look of the main entrance of the Aquatics Center once it’s built.

Aquatics Center moves to reality

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   The Aquatics Center of Matagorda County is officially moving from vision to reality, with...
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director guides City Council through new Aquatics Center presentation.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director guides City Council through new Aquatics Center presentation.

Townsend shows council new Aquatics Center presentation

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
   The Aquatics Center is going forward, Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC)...
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Contributed photo Van Vleck’s 7 on 7 experience was a fun one and a great learning experience for everyone involved. The guys went 2 and 2, beating DeLeon and Olton, and losing to Tioga and West Rusk, who ended up playing in the Championship. The boys got to see great competition from across Texas.

Contributed photo Van Vleck’s 7 on 7 experience was a fun one and a great learning experience for everyone involved. The guys went 2 and 2, beating DeLeon and Olton, and losing to Tioga and West Rusk, who ended up playing in the Championship. The boys got to see great competition from across Texas.

7on7 a learning experience

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
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Samuel Lee Hurta

Samuel Lee Hurta

Samuel Lee Hurta

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
May 20, 1947  – January 13, 2026  In Loving Memory of Samuel Lee Hurta  
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