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Sentinel Photo Commissioners Court accepted Texas Historical Commission’s Distinguished Service Award for Matagorda County Historical Commission at the court’s meeting Monday. MCHC member Edith Crower (center) shows off the state’s recognition. MCHC members Mike Reddell, second from left, and Kristi Lee also took part, with court members Commissioner Bubba Cook, Commissioner Bubba Frick, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, Commissioner Troy Shemek, and Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum.

Sentinel Photo Commissioners Court accepted Texas Historical Commission’s Distinguished Service Award for Matagorda County Historical Commission at the court’s meeting Monday. MCHC member Edith Crower (center) shows off the state’s recognition. MCHC members Mike Reddell, second from left, and Kristi Lee also took part, with court members Commissioner Bubba Cook, Commissioner Bubba Frick, County Judge Bobby Seiferman, Commissioner Troy Shemek, and Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum.

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"Commissioners Court accepts MCHC award " by: Mike Reddell

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
   The Matagorda County Commissioners Court accepted the 2025 Distinguished Service Award for the Matagorda County Historical Commission (MCHC) at the court’s regular meeting July 27.

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"BCCDC OKs grant, board appointments" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
   Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved a $500 Continuing Education (CE) grant application from The Face Bar by Madeline at its meeting last week.  All members were present for the meeting.

Police make arrest following armed standoff

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
   A 20-year-old Bay City surrendered to Bay City Police after a standoff – stemming from a domestic disturbance call – at a Palm Villege apartment Tuesday morning, July 21, police reports show.
Rudy D. Garza

Rudy D. Garza

LCRA Names Rudy D. Garza as its 12th General Manager

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
   The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors has selected Rudy D. Garza as LCRA’s 12th general manager, effective July 20.   A Texas native with 30 years of utility leadership experience, Garza joins LCRA from CPS Energy in San Antonio, where he currently serves as president and CEO.
Contributed photo Texas Parks & Wildlife Department signage for the Palacios Paddling Trail.

Contributed photo Texas Parks & Wildlife Department signage for the Palacios Paddling Trail.

TPWD launches 100th Texas Paddling Trail in Palacios

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
   The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching four new paddling trails in Palacios, marking the 100th paddling trail added to the Texas Paddling Trails program.
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