News

Commercial heifer clinic July 31

News Staff

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Matagorda County AgriLife in conjunction with the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association will be offering a Pen of 3 Commercial Heifer Clinic at 6 p.m. Monday, July 31, at the Main Arena at the Matagorda County Fair Grounds. The clinic will cover heifer selection and the care of livestock.

Chronic Wasting Disease is a real threat to Texas deer

News Staff

Thursday, July 27, 2023

AUSTIN — This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launches a new public awareness campaign.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

"Planning Commission reviews current projects" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Planning Commission gave the owner of a Sycamore Street trailer park 180 days to work out plans for adding more trailers at the commission’s meeting July 19. Melanie Patterson has been working on a “non-conforming” trailer park since Aug.

Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum’s grandsons, Connor (left) and Luke, lead the court’s pledges. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Exclusive Subscriber Content

"County submits no wake zones on Caney Creek to P&W" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Commissioners Court authorized Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum to submit “no wake zones” in both Sargent and Matagorda to the Texas Parks and Wildlife (P&W). Estlinbaum stressed getting approval from P&W will make them enforceable by all law enforcement agencies.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

"Main Street vetoes logo, façade request" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Main Street Program board members unanimously vetoed a Studio Flair façade grant application during their monthly meeting last Wednesday.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

"Port Authority discusses Caney dredging, harbor reassessment" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Port of Bay City Authority commissioners discussed the planned dredging of Caney Creek at the Intracoastal Waterway at their regular meeting Tuesday, July 11. Commissioners also heard from some Sargent residents about their concerns on where dredging materials would be located.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Dignitaries from Indonesia and the Philippines were here last week to learn about STP and its impact on the local community.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

"Local leaders welcome delegation, explain benefits of STP " by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

A delegation of 17 visitors from the Philippines and Indonesia visited with local leaders and toured STP facilities last week. The group was composed of people who are working in nuclear projects and it included several political leaders.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

"Garver Engineering gives Council water, wastewater updates" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Garver Engineering Vice President Dan Olson gave council a progress update on the water and wastewater treatment plant projects during council’s regular meeting last Tuesday.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

"Jones outlines Hotel/Motel budget fund balances for council" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

City Council discussed and reviewed the proposed $785,000 hotel/motel fund budget during a workshop meeting last week.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

"Frick talks to MCHC about the Blessing Community Center" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick told the Matagorda County Historical Commission (MCHC) that plans are in progress to replace the Blessing Community Center (BCC).

Subscribe to