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Lesley Blanks

WCJC Foundation welcomes Development Coordinator

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
   The Wharton County Junior College Foundation welcomes Lesley Blanks as the WCJC Foundation Development Coordinator. Blanks joined the Foundation team in January and brings more than 20 years of teaching experience in education, along with a deep connection to the college.

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"Burn Ban back on after drought index goes over 500" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
   Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick announced Matagorda County was again under a burn ban, as of Monday morning.  Frick told the Commissioners Court meeting that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) was more than 500, which is the trigger for a burn ban because of the high wildfire risk.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The City of Bay City proclaimed the Month of April 2026 as "Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month, with members of Crisis Center of Matagorda and Wharton counties on March 24.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The City of Bay City proclaimed the Month of April 2026 as "Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month, with members of Crisis Center of Matagorda and Wharton counties on March 24.

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"City takes 100K from TIRZ 1 for revitalization" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
   City Council unanimously approved a resolution that allocated $100,000 of the City’s participation in the TIRZ 1 fund for downtown revitalization at council’s regular session March 24.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard During the "Anon(ymous)" opening sequence, BCHS Dungeoneers Madilynn Johnson and Sophie Jaramillo project the baggage of their respective characters on stage at the troupe's OAP rehearsal on March 25.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard During the "Anon(ymous)" opening sequence, BCHS Dungeoneers Madilynn Johnson and Sophie Jaramillo project the baggage of their respective characters on stage at the troupe's OAP rehearsal on March 25.

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"Dungeoneers OAP aiming for state" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
   Bay City High School’s Dungeeoners are aiming to take their “One-Act Play (OAP)” productions to state-level competition.  The Dungeoneers have their Bi-District showcase on Wednesday, April 2 at the Bay City High School Theater.

Data centers draw MCEDC discussion

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
   The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Board of Directors met March 27, with a focus on ongoing development efforts and addressing growing public concern surrounding proposed data center projects in the county.

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"2026 Easter Closings, PARD Egg Scramble" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
   With the Easter Bunny on his way to Matagorda County, several entities are closing early.  In observance of Good Friday, April 3, the Matagorda County Courthouse and city offices will be closed.  The Bay City Public Library will be closed Friday and Saturday, April 3-4 for its Easter holiday.

STP Unit 1 scheduled refueling outage begins

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
   STP Nuclear Operating Company has begun the 26th scheduled refueling and maintenance outage on Unit 1.  The unit was safely taken offline on Friday, March 20, to begin planned work that will support another cycle of reliable, around-the-clock power for Texas.
Van Vleck High School's Leopard Players go over their respective "Lafayette #1" lines during a recent rehearsal. The acting troupe is headed to Area competition on Saturday, April 11, at Crosby High School. Contributed photo

Van Vleck High School's Leopard Players go over their respective "Lafayette #1" lines during a recent rehearsal. The acting troupe is headed to Area competition on Saturday, April 11, at Crosby High School. Contributed photo

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"Leopard Players revisit ‘Lafayette #1’ OAP production" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Van Vleck High School’s Leopard Players are fine-tuning their University Interscholastic League (UIL) “One-Act Play” (OAP) production ahead of their upcoming Area competition.
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