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"Port board gets positive reaction to expansion" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

After a public hearing on expanding Matagorda Harbor to make it a year-round travel destination, the Port of Bay City Authority commissioners moved forward last week with plans for a bond issue to finance the project.

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"Council hears arsenic removal update at workshop" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Bay City Public Works Director Barry Calhoun told city council that options are still being explored for arsenic removal during a workshop last week. All council members were present at the meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Participants in the Martin Luther King Day Silent Unity March prepare to step off from the old Linnie Roberts Elementary parking lot Monday, March 16. The event drew marchers estimated in the 40s.

MLK Silent Unity March

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Scenic Texas and the City of Bay City gave away hundreds of trees at the free tree giveaway at Riverside Park Saturday, Jan. 14.

PARD, Scenic Texas hand out free trees

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

The Main Street board unanimously approved two façade grants during its regular meeting Jan. 11. Board members present include Tami Savage, Alice Lowery, Joan Myers, Carol Huitt, Elizabeth Hewitt, Jennifer Bishop, Susan Fehmel, Kristi Lee, and Justin Rhodes.

HIF chosen for Trade & Industry Development’s CiCi Award

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Highly Innovative Fuels USA, Matagorda County, was chosen by Trade & Industry Development for its 2023 Corporate Investment/Community Impact Awards (CiCi Awards). Trade and Industry Development is a leading publication dedicated to site selection for businesses.

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"Jailers needed to handle prisoner population" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting was the first for new County Judge Bobby Seiferman and Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum. An early agenda item was appointing the two officials as the county’s representatives to the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board of directors.

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"Tourism Council OKs applications for sponsorships " by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Tourism Council members approved five sponsorship applications during their first monthly meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 9. Applications were approved for various amounts up to $1,000-$3,000 for five applications.

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MRMC Baby New Year

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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"VVISD joins community garden MOU with MEHOP" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Van Vleck ISD trustees unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MEHOP regarding a community garden during their regular meeting Monday night.

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