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"County’s last ’24 meet on Zoom" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

County Commissioners unanimously approved extending several disaster declaration deadlines during their Dec. 30 Zoom meeting.Those present included Bubba Cook, Mike Estlinbaum, and Troy Shimek, while Bubba Frick was absent.

"Cattlemen’s to host regional workshop, trade show Friday " by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association hosts the “Gulf Coast Regional Workshop” featuring a trade show, workshop, and several guest speakers on Friday, Jan. 10. The free event will be at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St. A livestock and forage symposium will be from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard This year's "Polar Plunge" featured three brave souls jumping into 64-degree waters at Hilliard Pool, Saturday, Jan. 4. Interim Parks & Recreation Director Kelly Penewitt said it was the warmest water temperature they have had for the event.

Braving the cold

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Red Cross share tips for heating safety

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

As temperatures drop in The Texas Gulf Coast Region, the American Red Cross, urges families to take several steps to heat their homes safely.

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Hester retires after 30 years in law enforcement

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Philip Hester said he hopes he left Matagorda County a better place than when he started. “On December 31, 2024, I officially retired from Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office after 30 years in law enforcement and I been involved in every aspect of the Job,” Hester said in a recent Facebook post.

First place winner for "Best Decorated Business" was the Hotel Blessing, represented by Mary Pierce, left, Debbie Davant, center, and Jedie Zarate. Not pictured, second place winner First State Bank, and third place winner Split Ends Contributed photos

Blessing EFLM Lions Club hands out annual Christmas decoration awards in Blessing

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

"Port of Bay City commissioners hear several project updates" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Port of Bay City commissioners unanimously approved a $58,000 construction administration proposal addendum from Anchor QEA regarding the Matagorda Harbor Dredging project during their monthly meeting. All commissioners were present for the Dec. 19 meeting.

City’s Polar Plunge slated for Saturday

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

The 8th Annual Polar Plunge at Hilliard Pool will start the new year this Saturday. This year’s event will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4. Fees are $10 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under.

Above, work is on the way to restore the historic Markham-Fisher Hotel. Sentinel Photo MaLinda Reddell

"Markham-Fisher Hotel always part of Markham history" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

It was built in the center of the new townsite in 1903 to lodge the town's important business visitors.

"Tourism OKs ‘Birdfest’ sponsorship application" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Bay City’s Tourism Advisory Council unanimously approved up to $3,000 for the annual “Matagorda Bay Birdfest” event sponsorship application at their recent meeting. The application was approved in advance of the “9th Annual Matagorda Bay Birdfest” slated for Friday-Sunday, March 7-9, in 2025.

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