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Nearly 96,000 students receiving Texas school voucher award notices

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Gov. Greg Abbott signs SB2 authorizing educational savings accounts (ESAs) during a ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Austin on May 3, 2025. Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune Never miss a story! The Texas Tribune's daily newsletter gives readers the most essential Texas news.

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Council recognizes Q2 promotions

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

County officials joined by numerous agencies control hazardous material incident

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Matagorda County officials controlled a hazardous materials incident east of Texas 60 at Sims Lane, about six miles south of Bay City last Friday. The chemical leak was quickly identified and remedial measures were taken immediately.

Contributed photos Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture officials celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Bay City Blade Works located at 1600 12th Street, Bay City on April 30th. Stop by and take a tour of this very unique shop and see the beautiful knives on display.

Ribbon cutting for Bay City Blade Works

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

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"Court approves funding pact with Matagorda Historical group" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved a funding agreement with Matagorda Historical Society at the court’s regular meeting Monday, April 27. The agreement calls for the county to provide $20,000 in funding to MHS in fiscal 2026.

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"BCISD trustees OK selling former campuses" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the sale of the Old Linnie Roberts (OLRE) and Pierce Elementary campuses during their meeting last week.

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"Opportunity zones could offer tax breaks, Ferdinand says" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Matagorda County has the most federal opportunity zones in the state and that could provide tax breaks for businesses, Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director Mike Ferdinand told his board at its Friday meeting.

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"Port Authority commissioners hear several project updates" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Port of Bay City Authority commissioners heard several project updates during their monthly meeting last week. Buddy Treybig was the only commissioner absent at the April 20 meeting.

"Saturday election day for ISDs, cities, Caney Creek MUD" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Saturday, May 2, is voting day for the five municipal, school board and Caney Creek MUD elections.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard State and local officials joined Wharton County Junior College and Tenaris in celebrating their 10-year "Manufacturing Technology Program" partnership on Wednesday, April 22. Since Aug. 2015, over 50 students have graduated from the program with associate degrees or other certifications.

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"Tenaris, WCJC celebrate 10-year partnership" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

State and Matagorda County elected officials joined Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) and Tenaris employees in celebrating the company’s decade-long partnership with the college last Wednesday.

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