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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Birders finalize their count sheets before the preliminary tally total at the Annual Audubon Matagorda County Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Monday, Dec. 19.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Birders finalize their count sheets before the preliminary tally total at the Annual Audubon Matagorda County Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Monday, Dec. 19.

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"’22 Christmas Bird Count aims for No. 1" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Unofficially, Matagorda County has 214 bird species reported for the Annual National Audubon Matagorda County Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Monday, Dec. 19.    That number awaits verification for four rare or uncommon birds before becoming official sometime next year.
Photo by Mike Reddell Mitch Thames presents Tiger Lane Award to Barbara Graham

Photo by Mike Reddell Mitch Thames presents Tiger Lane Award to Barbara Graham

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Graham receives Tiger Lane

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Barbara Graham – recognized as a dedicated public service volunteer in several organizations and efforts – received the Tiger Lane Community Spirit Award at Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation’s (MCEDC) annual meeting Dec. 14.
Photo by Mike Reddell Bill Cornman presents George Holst Award to George Harrison

Photo by Mike Reddell Bill Cornman presents George Holst Award to George Harrison

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Harrison receives George Holst

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
George Harrison - a seventh-generation Matagorda County rancher with a long record of community involvement – received the George Holst Award at the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation’s (MCEDC) annual meeting Dec. 14.

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"Tidehaven trustees nix six 313 applications" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Tidehaven ISD trustees vetoed six 313 value limitation agreement applications during their regular board meeting Monday night.    Board members Stephen Crow, Marty Crain, Cody Frick, Eric Kacer, Stuart Lynn, Mike Pierce, and Mike Galvan were all present for the meeting.
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