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"Big Hill TCEQ air permits pending" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
   While the public notice comment period for Big Hill Energy, LLC’s TCEQ air permits had officially ended in March, the prospective power plant is still generating buzz on social media.  The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) website shows the comment period was from Feb.
Photo courtesy of Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Daniel Roy Tucker III, far right, is joined by family and friends as he received the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Cattleman of the Year honor recently.

Photo courtesy of Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Daniel Roy Tucker III, far right, is joined by family and friends as he received the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Cattleman of the Year honor recently.

Daniel Tucker Cattleman of Year

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
   Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association recently awarded Daniel Roy Tucker III its Cattleman of the Year.  In Matagorda County, ranching isn’t just a job — it’s a way of life.   It’s early mornings, muddy boots, river bottom pasture, and the kind of handshake that still means something.
Precinct 2 Justice Center in Matagorda is taking shape with steel work and plumbing filling out. Photo courtesy of Precinct 2 office in Matagorda.

Precinct 2 Justice Center in Matagorda is taking shape with steel work and plumbing filling out. Photo courtesy of Precinct 2 office in Matagorda.

JP 2 building taking shape

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board recently recognized outgoing board member Pam Oliver of Palacios, center, for her years of service on the board.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board recently recognized outgoing board member Pam Oliver of Palacios, center, for her years of service on the board.

MCEDC honors Oliver

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Lesley Blanks

WCJC Foundation welcomes Development Coordinator

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
   The Wharton County Junior College Foundation welcomes Lesley Blanks as the WCJC Foundation Development Coordinator. Blanks joined the Foundation team in January and brings more than 20 years of teaching experience in education, along with a deep connection to the college.

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"Burn Ban back on after drought index goes over 500" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
   Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick announced Matagorda County was again under a burn ban, as of Monday morning.  Frick told the Commissioners Court meeting that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) was more than 500, which is the trigger for a burn ban because of the high wildfire risk.
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