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Matagorda County Coastal & Marine Resources - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discovered by beachgoers today along Matagorda Beach! It was reported immediately and TMN volunteer, Denise Middleton, also on the federal permit, dove into action to assist! Call 1-866-TURTLE-5 to report sightings of stranded, injured, entangled, or expired Sea Turtles! @texasseagrant

Matagorda County Coastal & Marine Resources - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discovered by beachgoers today along Matagorda Beach! It was reported immediately and TMN volunteer, Denise Middleton, also on the federal permit, dove into action to assist! Call 1-866-TURTLE-5 to report sightings of stranded, injured, entangled, or expired Sea Turtles! @texasseagrant

Turtle found on Matagorda Beach

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Contributed photo STP welcomed 50 American Nuclear Society university students from across the country for a site visit that included a panel discussion with STP employees about careers in the nuclear industry. As part of the ANS conference hosted by Texas A&M, the visit gave future nuclear engineers a firsthand look at the impact they can make in advancing reliable, clean energy.

Contributed photo STP welcomed 50 American Nuclear Society university students from across the country for a site visit that included a panel discussion with STP employees about careers in the nuclear industry. As part of the ANS conference hosted by Texas A&M, the visit gave future nuclear engineers a firsthand look at the impact they can make in advancing reliable, clean energy.

STP welcomes 50 American Nuclear Society members

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Former Bay City ISD Chief Financial Officer Richard Johnson introduced himself at the district’s first “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Johnson was one of several retired and current district employees volunteering for the committee.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Former Bay City ISD Chief Financial Officer Richard Johnson introduced himself at the district’s first “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Johnson was one of several retired and current district employees volunteering for the committee.

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"BCISD kicks off ‘Strategic Planning Committee’ meetings" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
About 60 volunteers got a crash course in school district financing last Tuesday.  Volunteers ranged from a variety of professional backgrounds and ages for Bay City ISD’s first “Strategic Planning Committee” meeting April 14.

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"County hears opponents of data centers" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Commissioners Court heard more questions about data centers at the court’s regular meeting Monday, April 20.  Diane Howard and Cheryl Wilkins spoke again Monday about the lack of information from public entities on proposed and data centers in Matagorda County.

Early voting began April 20th

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Early voting began Monday, April 20, for the five municipal, school board and Caney Creek MUD elections Saturday, May 2.  Bay City City Council positions 1 and 2 are up for election Saturday, May 2.
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