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Inmate commits suicide by hanging

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

An inmate at the Matagorda County Jail committed suicide by hanging himself Aug. 26, the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office reported in a press release Sept. 12.

Disturbance leads to arrest for pot

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

A disturbance at an Avenue J residence led to officers charging the occupants with possession of marijuana, police reports show. Officer Blademir Viveros, was dispatched to the 900 block of Avenue J in reference to a disturbance Monday, Sept. 4, shortly before 4 a.m.

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"TEA: Local districts awaiting state accountability ratings" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The TEA announced last week that it was delaying releasing the 2022-2023 state A-F accountability ratings for another month. Initially, districts were waiting until Sept. 28 to receive their A-F ratings.

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"Luther supporters look at next step for hotel’s future" By Margaret Doughty

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The Palacios Preservation Association (PPA) members met last week at the Old Main Street Bookstore thanks to owner and Luther Hotel supporter, Jan Pierce.

Matagorda County Tax Sale Auctions now available online

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

. The Matagorda County Tax Assessor Collector, Becky Barrett Cook, is excited to announce that their new Online Tax Sales Website is live and ready for registration. According to the TAC this new format will provide ready access to anyone and everyone free of charge.

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City Council approves tourism logo, table GFL contract

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

City Council approved the tourism logo presented by Tourism Manager Darve Smith at council's meeting Sept. 12. Mayor Pro Tem Blaine Finlay said he liked the logo and it should be used "in every publication – for everything." "I like it," said Mayor Robert Nelson.

Contributed photo Matagorda ISD bus driver Jerry Richardson, left, and volunteer David Marchbanks, right, attend specialized training for the district's incoming electric buses recently. The electric buses are scheduled to arrive sometime in September.

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Matagorda ISD expects 2 new electric buses soon

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Two new electric buses are expected to arrive at Matagorda ISD sometime in September. In order to receive the busses, technicians must be trained in the operation and safety of electric buses.

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Port of Bay City achieves with PCC a milestone in the recruitment of new business to Matagorda County

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The site selection and final investment decision is far from over, but the Port of Bay City and the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) have made progress on recruiting a new industrial business that would bring well over 100 new industrial jobs to Matagorda County.

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"County learns Tenaris has moved on from Maverick abatement vote" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Commissioners Court approved its 2023-24 fiscal budget and tax rate and was told Tenaris moved on to Harris County for its expansion plans at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Sept. 11. In separate votes, the court unanimously approved a tax rate of $.

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"Local districts review results of STAAR Test" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

STAAR Test scores varied across the county with most of Tidehaven ISD leading above state and other local district averages. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results late last month.

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