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"County gets a look as possible Samsung plant" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Matagorda County is under consideration for a possible $230 million Samsung project, Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) board members were told Friday, Feb. 25.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Winners of the annual Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association Public Speaking Contest received their first place buckles Sunday, Feb. 27. From left, those winners are Erin Brown, Ansley Kubecka, and Taelynn Tinnin.

"Talent Show & Public Speaking winners chosen" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Families and friends filled the Van Vleck High School auditorium last Sunday to hear children of all ages perform in the annual Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association (MCFLA) Talent Show and Public Speaking contest.

"Council expands TIRZ 1 to include Valor Park" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

City Council amended the TIRZ 1 boundary to include a non-contiguous section around the former Bay City Junior High property for a new residential development at council’s regular meeting Feb. 22.

"Council indicates it wants to be involved in Texas Theater renovation plan" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

City Council showed interest in a private-public partnership to renovate the Texas Theater project at a workshop last week.

"County’s early vote represents 12% of total registered voters" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Early voting in the March 1 party primaries amounted to about 12% of the Matagorda County total registered voters, data from County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz. Voting in the primaries was underway Tuesday morning, March 1, at press time.

"TISD board approves HVAC, Markham Elementary parking lot bids" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

After an hour in closed session, Tidehaven ISD trustees unanimously approved almost $467,000 in various construction bids during its regular meeting, Monday, Feb. 28.

"BCCDC approves four façade grants" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Bay City Community Development Corporation board unanimously approved four façade grants during its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 28. Three of the grants total $5,000 each and one is $2,467.

Bay City police investigate stabbing, shots fired in one Saturday

News Staff

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Officers were pulled across the city investigation a stabbing and shootings Saturday, Feb. 20. Officers were dispatched to 1801 Palm Village in reference to a stabbing at 1 a.m. Feb. 20. Before arriving on scene, 1 a.m.Saturday, Feb.

"Burkhart asks tourism group about its future" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, February 24, 2022

City Manager Shawna Burkhart discussed the future of the Bay City Tourism Council with its members Wednesday, Feb. 16. Tourism Council members present included Nicasio Perez, Shea Ingram, Sue Crow, Pam Oliver, and Jessica Perez.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's 2022 Fair Royalty includes Little Miss Cowgirl Analyn Sutherland, Little Mister Cowboy Tate Dodd, Junior Fair Princess Laynee Matchett, Fair Queen Karly Brown, and Fair Princess Lakyn Matchett.

"Fair Queen Karly Brown, Rodeo Queen Alana Miles" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association’s 2022 Fair and Rodeo royalty winners were chosen last weekend. Alana Miles was crowned this year’s Rodeo Queen Saturday, Feb. 19. Miles is joined by first runner-up Martina Rose Hernandez and second runner-up Emily Dunbar.

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