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"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.

Courtroom closed for repairs

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
   Matagorda County issued a June 1 update on the continued temporary closure of the 130th District Courtroom in the County Courthouse.   The closure has allowed for HVAC repairs, environmental mitigation, and restoration work necessary to maintain a safe and functional facility.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New minted Bay City High School graduates get a group selfie at ceremonies Friday, May 22, at Memorial Stadium.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New minted Bay City High School graduates get a group selfie at ceremonies Friday, May 22, at Memorial Stadium.

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"Glenn, Friesenhahn impart future wishes to graduates" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
   Bay City High School graduated 241 students during its commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium May 22.  Jaxson Klepac and Ramiro Castellano provided words of welcome and introduction of guests; respectively.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell People gather around a TxDOT map of a possible route relief at a recent information session at the Bay City Civic Center.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell People gather around a TxDOT map of a possible route relief at a recent information session at the Bay City Civic Center.

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"TxDOT presents 4 alternate routes for feasibility study" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
   There were four alternatives presented at the Bay City Relief Route Feasibility Study Thursday, May 21.  Turnout was steady at the public meeting with alternate routes presented on easels showing maps, charts and narratives that will help guide the study.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck High School graduates celebrate at Burl McKinney Stadium Thursday, May 21.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck High School graduates celebrate at Burl McKinney Stadium Thursday, May 21.

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"Springfield, Alford recount high school lessons learned" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
   Family members escorted their Van Vleck High School 2026 graduates onto Burl McKinney field on May 21.  Graduate Tyler Snow led the American and Texan pledges before Sidney Cason gave the invocation.
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