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"MCEDC mulls stormwater committee" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, June 13, 2024

A proposed stormwater committee was discussed by the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board of directors at its meeting Friday, June 7. The committee would be a countywide effort, MCEDC Executive Director Mike Ferdinand said.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Several residences at Valor Park are up, while foundations are under way for many more.

Valor homes move into high gear

News Staff

Thursday, June 13, 2024

BCPD photo Bay City PD's Lt. Chris Hadash recently graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Hadash graduates from FBI academy

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

"Harrison: Caney Creek dredging gets Corps permit" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, June 13, 2024

The Caney Creek dredging project has received a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit, Port of Bay City Authority Board Chairman George Harrison announced at the board’s meeting last week.

WCJC Foundation set to hold inaugural casino fundraiser in Sugar Land

News Staff

Thursday, June 13, 2024

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation will have a casino party, named Blackjack, Glitz & Glamor in Sugar Land. Funds raised will benefit the Wharton County Junior College Foundation. Scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m.

Matagorda County fire department calls for late May-early June

News Staff

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Bay City Volunteer Fire Department: On May 27 at 8:36 a.m., responded to a gas leak and grass fire at the 2000 block of Rugeley. On May 27 at 3:22 p.m., responded to a grass fire at the 1100 block of Nile Valley. On May 31 at 6:07 p.m.

"Commissioners move forward with ARPA projects" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Commissioners unanimously approved five different American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects during their regular meeting Monday morning. All commissioners and County Judge Bobby Seiferman were present for the meeting.

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"Frick: Blessing storms brought crop damage" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick commented on last Friday’s storm hitting the Blessing area at Commissioners Court Monday morning. “We had some bad storms come across Blessing last week,” he said. “We were hit with hail and had some bad crop damage to our area, too.

"City to keep pool open for 2 more months" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, June 6, 2024

City Council unanimously agreed to keep the Valiant Pool open for swim team use at least until July 31 – giving council time to consider longer-term pool management options.

"Main Street board OKs downtown amenities" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Main Street Program board members voted unanimously to approve purchasing more downtown benches and planter signs during their regular monthly meeting last week.

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