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Matagorda County 4-H Ambassadors attended Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 6, as it was proclaimed National 4-H Week in Matagorda County. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Matagorda County 4-H Ambassadors attended Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 6, as it was proclaimed National 4-H Week in Matagorda County. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

"County awards construction bid on JP 2 building in Matagorda" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
   Matagorda County Commissioners Court awarded the construction bid for the Justice of the Peace (JP) Precinct 2 building project in Matagorda and preliminary approval for JP 2 case management software, at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 6.

"Commissioners hold workshop for HOT Tax" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
   County Judge Bobby Seiferman told commissioners that more local Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT tax) “research” was needed before moving forward at a commissioner’s court workshop last week.   Precinct 3 Commissioner Troy Shimek was the only one absent for the Monday, Sept. 29 workshop.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church held its annual parish "Jamaica" celebration on Sunday, Oct. 5. Locals browsed several food vendors while enjoying music, carnival games, a cake walk, and more.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church held its annual parish "Jamaica" celebration on Sunday, Oct. 5. Locals browsed several food vendors while enjoying music, carnival games, a cake walk, and more.

'Jamaica' draws crowds

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Courtesy photo The Crisis Center expressed gratitude to everyone who took part in last week’s Walk a Mile in Their Shoes in Bay City. Crisis Center officials said those in the walk helped remind survivors that they are not alone and that our community stands united against domestic violence.

Courtesy photo The Crisis Center expressed gratitude to everyone who took part in last week’s Walk a Mile in Their Shoes in Bay City. Crisis Center officials said those in the walk helped remind survivors that they are not alone and that our community stands united against domestic violence.

Walking for a cause

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025

"County awards Blessing water plant contract" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
   Commissioners Court awarded a $770,795 General Land Office construction contract for the Blessing water plant project at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Sept. 29.  The low bid was awarded to Edna-based Mercer Construction Company, as recommended by Lynn Engineering.
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