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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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"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.    Board members present included Alisha Cornett, Jim Folse, Erandi Allison, Blayne Finlay, Jeanette Bell, Ben Flores, Clint Hewitt, Jill Cornelius, and Jim Frankson.
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.

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.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

LCRA awards $10,000 to expand museum space

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
BAY CITY – A $10,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the Matagorda County Museum transform a storage area into additional exhibition space for its historical artifacts and local artwork.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell After 25 years, MEHOP is changing its name to Vibrance Health and held a ribbon cutting marking the change Wednesday, Oct. 25. Vibrance also is introducing Vibrance Pharmacy for the first time.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell After 25 years, MEHOP is changing its name to Vibrance Health and held a ribbon cutting marking the change Wednesday, Oct. 25. Vibrance also is introducing Vibrance Pharmacy for the first time.

MHEOP becomes Vibrance with ribbon cutting

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

CASA joins churches in ‘Stand Sunday’

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Matagorda County – Since 2004, churches across the country have shown their commitment to supporting the most vulnerable populations in their communities through “Stand Up Sunday” every second Sunday in November.     This year, Stand Up Sunday falls on Sunday, Nov. 12.
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