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"Pig farming, truck routes, pool re-enter City Council discussions" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

City Councilman Ben Flores ran into council opposition on his remarks about the right to agriculture practices that he said were “generally accepted.” Flores has previously sought city permission to raise pigs on his property off Hamman Road.

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"Over 500 4th graders participate in Tx Farm Bureau Ag Field Day" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Over 500 fourth graders across the county got a chance to explore and learn more about local agriculture as part of Texas Farm Bureau’s annual “Ag Field Day” last week.

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Veterans Day closing, events

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

This year Veterans Day falls on Saturday, Nov. 11. All Matagorda County and Bay City offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 10, and return to normal business hours Monday, Nov. 13. Federal banks and the U.S.

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"TIRZ 1,2 board approve new landscape architect " by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

TIRZ 1 & 2 board members approved hiring Vista Planning & Design’s Mitch Wright to develop and design the area designated as “Cottonwood Park” in Bay City during their regular meeting Monday night.

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"Holst, Lane nominations due Nov. 16" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

This year’s deadline for Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation’s annual George Holst and Tiger Lane awards is 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Both awards will be presented to their respective recipients at the MCEDC Annual Meeting and Banquet Wednesday, Dec. 13.

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"Abatement sought for solar power at Lyondell" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Matagorda County Commissioners Court accepted an abatement application and set a public hearing on reinvestment zones for a project to provide solar power directly to LyondellBasell at the court’s meeting Monday, Oct. 30.

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"BCCDC approves 2 grants" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Bay City Community Development Corporation board members unanimously approved two grants during their regular monthly meeting Monday.

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"MCEDC talks include vouchers, drainage plan" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

School vouchers got attention at the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board meeting last week.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director Mike Ferdinand, back right, led the Mid Coast Education & Industrial Alliance meeting Oct. 24. Attendees discussed future partnerships and collaboration between Matagorda County school districts and various industrial employment needs.

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"School, industry meet to network" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Education and industry figures from around the county met last week to network and discuss creating a pipeline for post-secondary career students.

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"Over 1,000 in early vote" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

“As of today at noon, we have had just over 1,000 voters show up for early voting, which is pretty typical for an election such as this one,” County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz remarked Monday about the Nov. 7 election that includes local elections and 14 constitutional amendments.

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