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Matagorda County Tax Sale Auctions now available online

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.

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

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

News Staff
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.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell An Estonian delegation visited Matagorda County last week, and heard from local leaders at CED and toured STP.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell An Estonian delegation visited Matagorda County last week, and heard from local leaders at CED and toured STP.

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"Estonians get a look at Matagorda County" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
A contingent from the northern European country of Estonia was here last week to tour STP.    The group included government officials and others from a country interested in energy solutions.    Estonia borders the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland and includes 1,500 islands. It also borders Russia.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Lions Club members pose with this year’s Rice Festival Queen dress, sponsored by OQ Chemicals on Sept. 8. From left are Pageant Director Rachel Ricks, Pageant Chairman Ryan Ricks, Mike Finster, Chris Hadash, Dan Shook, Doc Campbell, Chad Craft, David Krenek, Eric Wright from OQ and Ben Flores. The dress and crown are from "New Beginnings" in El Campo and also feature jewelry from Green Bros. Jewelers.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Lions Club members pose with this year’s Rice Festival Queen dress, sponsored by OQ Chemicals on Sept. 8. From left are Pageant Director Rachel Ricks, Pageant Chairman Ryan Ricks, Mike Finster, Chris Hadash, Dan Shook, Doc Campbell, Chad Craft, David Krenek, Eric Wright from OQ and Ben Flores. The dress and crown are from "New Beginnings" in El Campo and also feature jewelry from Green Bros. Jewelers.

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"Rice Festival Queen applications due Sept. 27" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The deadline for the Rice Festival Queen’s Pageant entries will be Wednesday, Sept. 27.    The application information can be found in the 2023 Pageant Organization Packet on the Lions Club website at www.baycitylionsclub.com under the Rice Festival tab.

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MRMC Foundation to host PULSE fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation (MRMCF) will host its 2023 fundraising event, “PULSE…A Bavarian Experience,” Bay City Civic Center Saturday, Oct. 7.
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