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Sentinel photo by Mike Reddell The Bay City Chamber of Commerce held a Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting for the Matagorda County Business Park located at 2001 Kilowatt Drive on April 10.

Business Park hosts 'Grand Reopening' ribbon cutting

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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"Court praises Bowers for their Palacios park generosity" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court accepted a $10,000 donation from Harold and Cheryl Bowers for expenses specific to the Chuck Wagon Concession Stand at Bowers Park in Palacios at the court’s meeting Monday, April 9.

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"Israel updates board on new TIRZ funding" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Main Street Program Manager Tina Israel provided her board with a façade grant program update at last week’s meeting. Board members Cory McCray, Karen Stephens, Carol Ann Huitt, Alice Lowery, Matthew Morales, Fran Baker, and Kristi Lee were present while Kaci Waller and Henry Perez were absent.

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Easter Egg dash of joy

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

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"Big Hill TCEQ air permits pending" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

While the public notice comment period for Big Hill Energy, LLC’s TCEQ air permits had officially ended in March, the prospective power plant is still generating buzz on social media. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) website shows the comment period was from Feb.

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BCCDC announces Townsend as executive director

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) announced recently the selection of Melanie Townsend as its new executive director.

Photo courtesy of Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Daniel Roy Tucker III, far right, is joined by family and friends as he received the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Cattleman of the Year honor recently.

Daniel Tucker Cattleman of Year

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association recently awarded Daniel Roy Tucker III its Cattleman of the Year. In Matagorda County, ranching isn’t just a job — it’s a way of life. It’s early mornings, muddy boots, river bottom pasture, and the kind of handshake that still means something.

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Sea Turtle nesting season returns to Texas Coast; volunteers play vital role

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

As warmer temperatures arrive along the Texas coast, sea turtle nesting season is officially underway bringing with it a dedicated network of trained volunteers working to protect one of the Gulf’s most iconic marine species.

Precinct 2 Justice Center in Matagorda is taking shape with steel work and plumbing filling out. Photo courtesy of Precinct 2 office in Matagorda.

JP 2 building taking shape

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board recently recognized outgoing board member Pam Oliver of Palacios, center, for her years of service on the board.

MCEDC honors Oliver

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

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