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Erik Adamian

Erik Adamian

VVHS student: Outstanding performer

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
 Van Vleck High School student and band member Erik Adamian was recognized as an Outstanding Performer at the 2026 UIL Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest (TSSEC), one of the highest individual honors awarded to Texas student musicians.
Quilt of Valor photo courtesy of Danyelle Merck The Quilt of Valor was presented to Vietnam Veteran Jack Cornett, by the youth of Collegeport and the El Maton 4-H.

Quilt of Valor photo courtesy of Danyelle Merck The Quilt of Valor was presented to Vietnam Veteran Jack Cornett, by the youth of Collegeport and the El Maton 4-H.

Collegeport Day 2026

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Courtesy photo Dan Shook

Courtesy photo Dan Shook

Versatile Shook returns home to be police chief

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
   Bay City Fire Marshal Dan Shook is headed back to his home state of Ohio where he will become the Police Chief of Perry Village, Ohio.   The Northeastern town of 1,600 is near where Shook grew up in Painesville, and Perry Village also is close to a nuclear plant.
Contributed photo During Monday morning’s Commissioners Court meeting, Deputy Stephen Lang, Sergeant  Joel Wamget, and Deputy Corbin Montalvo were honored for their exemplary service. Their dedication and professionalism embody the commitment of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office to diligently protect and serve the residents of Matagorda County.

Contributed photo During Monday morning’s Commissioners Court meeting, Deputy Stephen Lang, Sergeant  Joel Wamget, and Deputy Corbin Montalvo were honored for their exemplary service. Their dedication and professionalism embody the commitment of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office to diligently protect and serve the residents of Matagorda County.

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"County honors 3 deputies for exemplary service" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
   Commissioners recognized three sheriff’s deputies for heroic actions protecting Matagorda County citizens, heard concerns from Sargent citizens about moving the Precinct 6 Constable’s office and learned about an upcoming data center rally at the court’s meeting Monday.

Early voting under way for Council runoff

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
   Monday, June 1 was the start of early voting in the June 13 Runoff Election between Cory McCray and Stacy L. Rowh for Place 1 on City Council.  The May 2 election ended with an eight-vote difference between Cory McCray who received 239 votes for 44.67%, and Stacy L. Rowh with 231 votes, 43.18%.

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"Main Street board OKs 2 façade grants" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
   Main Street board members unanimously approved two façade grant applications last week.  Karen Stephens was the only member absent from the May 27 meeting.  A $337 façade grant application for The Collective salon was approved for mural signage.
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