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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Corpus Christi Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Livestock Specialist Dr. Karl Harborth, left, addresses concerned ranchers at the Matagorda County Soil & Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) workshop on June 7.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Corpus Christi Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Livestock Specialist Dr. Karl Harborth, left, addresses concerned ranchers at the Matagorda County Soil & Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) workshop on June 7.

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"Harboth: Preventing livestock disease cheaper than treating" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Over 40 farmers and ranchers attended the Matagorda County Soil & Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) workshop last week.  Several guest speakers covered a variety of topics, including everything from spray drift management to watershed updates and livestock disease and pests.

Farmers market, Surf, Turf on tap Saturday

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
If you’re looking for something to do, check out what’s happening this Saturday.  Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture has its market day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St.  This event also features a farmers market.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Josh and Zanna Aaron were all smiles for their "Schawarmin' Up" grand opening on Saturday, June 8.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Josh and Zanna Aaron were all smiles for their "Schawarmin' Up" grand opening on Saturday, June 8.

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"New Business Spotlight: ‘Schawarmin’ Up’ opens in Van Vleck" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
What do gyros, falafel, and rice bowls have in common?  Out of all the things you thought of or were going to say, it’s doubtful you were going to say that they’re available in Matagorda County – Van Vleck to be specific.

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"MCEDC mulls stormwater committee" by: Mike Reddell

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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.
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