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Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell John Runnels III explains a point with State Rep. Geanie Morrison at a reception for her Feb. 15.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell John Runnels III explains a point with State Rep. Geanie Morrison at a reception for her Feb. 15.

"Reception gives Morrison 1st chance to visit new constituents" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
State Rep. Geanie W. Morrison (R-Victoria) recently spoke to a group of civic leaders and businessmen during her first visit to Bay City since legislative redistricting put Matagorda County in her District 30.    Morrison will be on the county’s March 1 Republican Primary and Nov.
Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell Palacios Chamber of Commerce banquet honorees Feb. 17 were, from left, Rick Cink, Man of the Year; Sally Kurtz, Woman of the Year; and Palacios Medical Center, Business of the year.

Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell Palacios Chamber of Commerce banquet honorees Feb. 17 were, from left, Rick Cink, Man of the Year; Sally Kurtz, Woman of the Year; and Palacios Medical Center, Business of the year.

"Garner a hit at Palacios banquet" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
   The Daytripper Chet Garner told how special Texas is and Palacios residents should feel the same about their town at the Palacios Chamber of Commerce Banquet Feb. 17.

"Main Street board gets Camofest update" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
   The Main Street board heard a preliminary update on its annual “Camofest” fundraising event during its monthly meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 9.    “Everyone sold out that day,” said Main Street Program Executive Director Tina Israel.    “We had at least 3,000 people during the event.
Contributed photo Birding Nature Center volunteers and board members Sara Huebner and Diana Frankson begin work to refurbish the Butterfly Garden. It will be replanted with milkweed and nectar-producing plants in an effort to attract and support migrating monarch butterflies.

Contributed photo Birding Nature Center volunteers and board members Sara Huebner and Diana Frankson begin work to refurbish the Butterfly Garden. It will be replanted with milkweed and nectar-producing plants in an effort to attract and support migrating monarch butterflies.

Matagorda County Birding Nature Center begins 2022 membership drive

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
   The Matagorda County Birding Nature Center (MCBNC) announced it has kicked off its 2022 membership drive and hopes to increase its membership rolls so it can continue to fulfill its mission of raising public awareness and involvement in nature through education, conservation and eco-tourism.

BCPD: Girl shot while walking dog

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
   An 11-year-old girl was apparently shot while walking her on Misty Lane in south Bay City, late Thursday afternoon, Feb. 10, Bay City Police Department reported.    Police determined that the child was walking her dog in the grassy area of 4901 Misty Lane.

"City annexes 280 acres for development" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
   City Council annexed 280 acres last week that’s a key part in opening development in TIRZ 2 between Bay City and Van Vleck.      A public hearing preceded the annexation of the Milberger Tract that will allow development of the Bold Fox Development subdivision.

"Pollard: Subdivision plats often insufficient" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
   Precinct 2 Commissioner Kent Pollard said there is insufficient information in some requests for subdivisions that commissioners court is receiving.      Pollard said at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 14, that some subdivision requests are missing maps that show county roads.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard State Senator Joan Huffman (R-Houston) talks about the next legislative session and Matagorda County, which will be in her new senate district.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard State Senator Joan Huffman (R-Houston) talks about the next legislative session and Matagorda County, which will be in her new senate district.

"Huffman speaks on goals for next session" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
   District 17 Republican Senator Joan Huffman (R-Houston) was featured as the guest speaker at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s luncheon event, Thursday, Feb. 10.
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