Lifestyle

"Matagorda County Veterinarians weigh in on NWS" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

As of press time Monday night, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) dashboard was showing there were 10 confirmed active New World Screwworm (NWS) cases in Texas and one in New Mexico. Those cases have affected cattle, sheep, a goat, and a dog.

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"Four speakers give views at data center forum" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Four speakers from different fields told an estimated crowd of about 160 people about data centers and their impact on Matagorda County and Texas.

"Matagorda Harbor, Sargent progress reports presented" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Port of Bay City Authority commissioners received several project updates during their monthly meeting last week. All commissioners were present for the June 11 meeting.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Wharton County AgriLife Extension Program Specialist Simeon Ross, right, discussed the types of insect pests that have been visible in cotton crops in the area during Matagorda County’s annual “Row Crop Tour” on June 11. Tour attendees were able to get up close and personal with cotton, grain sorghum and corn trial crops.

"Annual ‘Row Crop Tour’ draws roughly 30 attendees " by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Matagorda County AgriLife Extension Office’s annual “Row Crop Tour” drew about 30 attendees last Thursday. Speaker topics ranged from weather and market forecasting to pesticide and herbicide licensing requirements.

"City Council hears Russell Ranch PID complaints" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Two Russell Ranch residents remarked at Council’s public comments section last week that they were shocked at the subdivision’s Public Improvement District (PID) costs. “Nowhere was it (PID) stipulated,” Richard Halle told council.

MRMC earns CMS’ highest Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating in the 2026 rating cycle

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

As someone whose heart has always belonged to Matagorda County, I’ve spent much of my life celebrating, promoting, preserving, and cheering on this special place we call home.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Disclosure Day’ highlights extraterrestrials interacting with humanity" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

I’ll admit that I went into “Disclosure Day” with high hopes after watching the trailer on the big screen for the last few weeks.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Bay City Community Development Corporation Executive Director guides City Council through new Aquatics Center presentation.

Townsend shows council new Aquatics Center presentation

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Aquatics Center is going forward, Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) Executive Director Melanie Townsend told council at its workshop meeting last week.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council joins Main Street board members in showing off a plaque recognizing Bay City Main Street as an Accredited Main Street America program.

Bay City Main Street: Accredited Main Street America program

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Bay City Main Street Program was recognized as an Accredited Main Street America program for 2026.

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"New World Screwworm confirmed in Texas, New Mexico" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 2026

As of press time Monday night, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) dashboard was showing there were three confirmed active New World Screwworm (NWS) cases in Texas and one in New Mexico.

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