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The Harvest House/Church of Christ Food Pantry Grand Opening was held Friday, May 15. The Harvest House project, at 1100 Nichols Av., was funded through a grant passed through the County and supported by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the total amount of $1,273,150. County Grant Administrator Crystal Morones, far right, played a key role in seeing the project through its completion. Sentinel photo/ Mike Reddell

The Harvest House/Church of Christ Food Pantry Grand Opening was held Friday, May 15. The Harvest House project, at 1100 Nichols Av., was funded through a grant passed through the County and supported by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the total amount of $1,273,150. County Grant Administrator Crystal Morones, far right, played a key role in seeing the project through its completion. Sentinel photo/ Mike Reddell

Harvest House/Church of Christ Food Pantry Grand Opening

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Collegeport Day will be Saturday, May 30

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   Collegeport Day will be Saturday, May 30, at the MOPAC House 15274 FM 1095 in Collegeport.      Texas BBQ dinner will be served at noon.      Please bring side dishes or desserts.          Please direct donations to: Mopac House Foundation P. O.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A Ribbon Cutting Re-Branding Celebration for Texan Title Holding was held Thursday, May 14, at 2021 Ave. G. Formerly known as Bay City Abstract & Title Company - with the same faces in the same roles as before. Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosted the open house.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell A Ribbon Cutting Re-Branding Celebration for Texan Title Holding was held Thursday, May 14, at 2021 Ave. G. Formerly known as Bay City Abstract & Title Company - with the same faces in the same roles as before. Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture hosted the open house.

Chamber hosts re-branding ribbon cutting

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

House passes Save Our Shrimpers Act

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
   Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced his bill, H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 391-18-1 last week.      “For far too long, foreign shrimp has flooded our markets while U.S.
Jaxon Talbert Valedictorian

Jaxon Talbert Valedictorian

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"Talbert headed to Texas A&M" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
   Tidehaven High School’s class of 2026 Valedictorian is Jaxon Talbert.  Jaxon is the son of Patrick and Jessica Talbert, brother to Jordan, Jericho, and Jayce Talbert, and grandson of Thomas Burch, Stanley Talbert, and Janette Wollert.
Macie Gardner Salutatorian

Macie Gardner Salutatorian

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"Gardner aims for TAMUCC" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
   Macie Gardner is the Salutatorian of Tidehaven High School’s Class of 2026.  Macie is the daughter of Travis and Emily Gardner, granddaughter of Gregory and Mary Janak, Shirley and the late Dennis Gardner, and sister to Matthew.
Contributed photo Tidehaven Senior Class of 2026

Contributed photo Tidehaven Senior Class of 2026

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"Tidehaven to graduate 72 seniors" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
   A total of 72 students will graduate from Tidehaven High School starting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Delvin Taska Memorial Stadium.  Valedictorian Jaxon Talbert and Salutatorian Macie Gardner will be recognized and give speeches addressing their fellow classmates and audience members.

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"MARAD holds ST LNG open house" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
   A handful of Matagorda County residents participated in the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) in-person open house comment period for the “ST LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Deepwater Port Development” project last week.

County issues press release on data centers

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
   As public discussion continues regarding proposed data center development and other large-scale private projects, it is important to clarify what Texas law allows - and does not allow - county and local governments to do.
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