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Linea Energy Senior Developer Chris Barry, center, explains the construction process for the company's solar project during a sponsored luncheon on Monday, June 29. The solar project will be located on about 2,330 acres in Buckeye. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Linea Energy Senior Developer Chris Barry, center, explains the construction process for the company's solar project during a sponsored luncheon on Monday, June 29. The solar project will be located on about 2,330 acres in Buckeye. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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"Duffy Solar luncheon draws crowd" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Over 50 people attended Linea Energy’s “Duffy Solar Community Lunch & Learn” Monday afternoon.  The 500-megawatt (MW) Duffy Solar project is located on about 2,330 acres off of FM 1468 near Buckeye.
Members of Matagorda County Historical Commission members joined Matagorda County Commissioners Court Monday to observe the nation’s 250th Birthday. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Members of Matagorda County Historical Commission members joined Matagorda County Commissioners Court Monday to observe the nation’s 250th Birthday. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

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"Commissioners agree on Air Liquide public hearing" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Matagorda County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed to set a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 3, on designating a reinvestment zone-Air Liquide Large Industries US LP Project at the court’s regular meeting Monday, June 29.
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.
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