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Matagorda County will participate in TDEM statewide drill for local public warning systems

News Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Matagorda County will participate in the statewide local alerting systems drill scheduled for April 2. By taking part in this drill, Matagorda County aims to ensure its alerting processes are functioning properly, reinforce emergency procedures, and identify any areas for improvement.

Tidehaven ISD photo Kacey Kubecka advanced to the finals and placed in the top 9 out of 175 contestants at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Commercial Steer Contest.

Kubecka places in the top 9 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Commercial Steer Contest

News Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Former elected officials and business leaders were at a recent Commissioners Court meeting to show their support for the court to approve a resolution for naming a portion of Texas 35 as “Congressman Greg Laughlin Highway.” The resolution was approved unanimously.

Commissioners OK resolution naming a portion of Texas 35 as 'Congressman Greg Laughlin Highway'

News Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2026

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BCPD Chief Rodriguez recognizes constables

News Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Smoker’s Paradise cook team received “Reserve Champion Steak” recognition at BCISD Education Foundation’s Annual Great Steak Cook Off last Saturday.

Great Steak Cookoff

News Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2026

"County OKs agreement to help fund aquatics center" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved the Chapter 381 Economic Development Program Performance Grant Agreement related to the Matagorda County Aquatic Center at the court’s regular meeting Monday, March 16.

"Riverside RFP submissions close March 26" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The due date for Riverside Park Lease and/or Management Services RFP (Request for Proposals) submissions is Thursday, March 26. Prospective proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope before 2 p.m. that day. That date is an extension of the original Feb.

"Tourism board undergoes onboarding" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Communication & Cultural Arts Director Samantha Denbow led the Tourism Advisory Council board through its first regular 2026 meeting Monday afternoon. Denbow had each board member provide their own introductions to their fellow members.

City, ISD races draw attention for May 2 vote

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

With the primaries over, the next elections on horizon are five municipal, school board and Caney Creek MUD elections Saturday, May 2. County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz has election contract with all five entities.Bay City City Council positions 1 and 2 are up for election Saturday, May 2.

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Hot bidding to support Little League

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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