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"Court hears complaints about posting meeting notices" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   Commissioners Court heard complaints from Donna Howard on why doesn’t the county post meeting agendas and documents for review at the court’s regular meeting Monday, June 25.  “Other counties do that,” Howard said.  Howard made her remarks at the court’s public comments section of the meeting.

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"Main Street gives approval for grant" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   Main Street board members unanimously approved a $3,664 façade grant application during their meeting last week.  Board members Kristi Lee, Carol Huitt, Alice Lowery, Matthew Morales, and Fran Baker were present, while Karen Stephens, Henry Perez, Cory McCray, and Kaci Waller were absent.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda Day in Austin volunteers gathered May 16 for a group photo and chairman Jessical Russell outlined plans for the day to voice county concerns to the Legislature.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda Day in Austin volunteers gathered May 16 for a group photo and chairman Jessical Russell outlined plans for the day to voice county concerns to the Legislature.

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"Group plans unified voice for Legislature" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   Jessica Russell talked with the leaders and volunteers for Matagorda County Day in Austin 2027 as the group came together for a photo last week.

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"Council OKs vote canvass, Aquatics loan" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
   City Council canvassed the Place 1 runoff election vote June 13 and approved a four-step process for a $14 million loan for the Aquatics Center at council’s June 18 special called meeting.  Cory McCray won the runoff election by a 217-159 vote margin over Stacy L. Rowh.
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