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6 charged with migratory songbird trafficking

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
    AUSTIN— This week, a federal grand jury returned indictments charging six Cuban nationals from Houston with illegal trafficking of migratory songbirds, violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Lacey Act.     The joint investigation led by the U.S.

Labor Day closings 

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
   Labor Day celebrations and closures fall on Monday, Sept. 4 this year.    All federal, county, and city offices will be closed for Labor Day.    The United States Postal Service and banking institutions will also be closed Monday.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Cynthia “Cindy” Delgado is shown with District Attorney Steven Reis as the 100 Club presented the widow of BCPD officer Juan Delgado with a $20,000 check from the club.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Cynthia “Cindy” Delgado is shown with District Attorney Steven Reis as the 100 Club presented the widow of BCPD officer Juan Delgado with a $20,000 check from the club.

"2023 100 Club Award winners recognized" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
   Countywide law enforcement personnel received recognition and awards at the return of the Matagorda County 100 Club “43rd Annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner” last week.

"Council goes with no new revenue levy" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
   City Council unanimously voted to adopt a no-new revenue tax rate of .56995 per $100 valuation for fiscal 2023-24 at council’s regular meeting Aug. 22.    There was considerable discussion on setting the tax rate.    Finance Director proposed a tax rate of .
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Countywide law enforcement professionals were recognized for their service and dedication during the "Matagorda County 100 Club's “43rd Annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner” Aug. 24. Those honored, in no particular order are: Laina Rosinak, Darrell Carillo, Robert Pierce, Jeremy Davis, Mason McKee, Todd Spillers, Angel Lopez, Ashley Orta, David Miles, Chris Hadash, David Chauvin, and Courtney Harvey.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Countywide law enforcement professionals were recognized for their service and dedication during the "Matagorda County 100 Club's “43rd Annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner” Aug. 24. Those honored, in no particular order are: Laina Rosinak, Darrell Carillo, Robert Pierce, Jeremy Davis, Mason McKee, Todd Spillers, Angel Lopez, Ashley Orta, David Miles, Chris Hadash, David Chauvin, and Courtney Harvey.

County law enforcement professionals recognized

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
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