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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Cattlemen's Association member George Harrison, standing, talks with several attendees at the MCCA's "New World Screwworm Seminar" on Thursday, June 25.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Cattlemen's Association member George Harrison, standing, talks with several attendees at the MCCA's "New World Screwworm Seminar" on Thursday, June 25.

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"NWS Seminar speakers stress reporting screwworm maggots" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Over 300 people attended the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association’s “New World Screwworm Seminar” June 25.  The seminar featured professional speakers including Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Giddings Region Director Dr.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Shown from left, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, City Secretary Jeanna Thompson, and councilmen Corey McCray, and Jim Folse take part in swearing in ceremony last week.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Shown from left, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, City Secretary Jeanna Thompson, and councilmen Corey McCray, and Jim Folse take part in swearing in ceremony last week.

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"McCray, Folse sworn in after election wins" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Newly elected City Councilmen Cory McCray and Jim Folse were sworn into their new terms at City Council’s regular meeting June 23.   Later in the meeting, Blayne Finlay was voted in by council as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027.
Phillips 66 photo Representatives from Phillips 66 and Bay City YMCA present $10,000 sponsorship check for the Phillips 66 Swim Safety Program.

Phillips 66 photo Representatives from Phillips 66 and Bay City YMCA present $10,000 sponsorship check for the Phillips 66 Swim Safety Program.

Matagorda County participates in free water safety event

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Representatives from Phillips 66, Bay City YMCA, and local community members gathered last week to kick off the Phillips 66 Swim Safety Program sponsorship with water safety discussion and demonstrations.
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 construction scheduled to begin in July on the county’s first year-round public aquatics facility.  The Aquatics Center is a collaborative investment in the future of Matagorda County.

BCPD wants Bay City to be safe this July 4th

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
    The Bay City Police Department (BCPD) urges all residents to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary responsibly and safely on Saturday, July 4, 2026.  Several community events are scheduled throughout the day, including the Bay City Freedom Fireworks 2026 at LeTulle Park from 6 to 10 p.m.

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"Court hears complaints about posting meeting notices" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   Commissioners Court heard complaints from Donna Howard on why doesn’t the county post meeting agendas and documents for review at the court’s regular meeting Monday, June 25.  “Other counties do that,” Howard said.  Howard made her remarks at the court’s public comments section of the meeting.
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