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Rudy D. Garza

Rudy D. Garza

LCRA Names Rudy D. Garza as its 12th General Manager

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
   The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors has selected Rudy D. Garza as LCRA’s 12th general manager, effective July 20.   A Texas native with 30 years of utility leadership experience, Garza joins LCRA from CPS Energy in San Antonio, where he currently serves as president and CEO.
Contributed photo Texas Parks & Wildlife Department signage for the Palacios Paddling Trail.

Contributed photo Texas Parks & Wildlife Department signage for the Palacios Paddling Trail.

TPWD launches 100th Texas Paddling Trail in Palacios

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
   The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching four new paddling trails in Palacios, marking the 100th paddling trail added to the Texas Paddling Trails program.
Wharton County Junior College this fall will begin offering an associate's degree and two certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence. Pictured is Dr. Muna Saqer, Program Director of WCJC's Computer Science, IT and Networking programs. WCJC Photo

Wharton County Junior College this fall will begin offering an associate's degree and two certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence. Pictured is Dr. Muna Saqer, Program Director of WCJC's Computer Science, IT and Networking programs. WCJC Photo

WCJC to offer AI degree

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star award winners were recognized at the "2026 4-H Annual Awards Banquet" on Thursday, July 16. From left are: Collin Holub, Scollie Saha, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Kinsley Kubecka, Laney Kubecka, and Keelie Holub.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star award winners were recognized at the "2026 4-H Annual Awards Banquet" on Thursday, July 16. From left are: Collin Holub, Scollie Saha, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Kinsley Kubecka, Laney Kubecka, and Keelie Holub.

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"Matagorda County 4-H recognizes youth, adults" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
   Countywide 4-H awards were handed out to children and adults during the annual “4-H Awards Celebration” Thursday, July 16.  This year featured $4,000 total in scholarships awarded to 4-H members Kaitlyn Gilbert and Ansley Kubecka.
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