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"COVID-19 cases remain" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
   New COVID-19 cases in Matagorda County remain low compared to a few weeks back, the numbers remain and state data shows average new cases are on the rise.    On the plus side, hospitalizations statewide are at their lowest level since July and average new death totals have decreased.

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"Main Street board gets state training" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
   Main Street Program board members received training on what Main Street means and how it functions as part of their regular meeting, Wednesday, March 9.    Training took place via Zoom with Texas Main Street Program Assistant State Coordinator Cara Lowrimore at the helm.

IPAWS: Latest, best technology for county

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
   Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald, along with the Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center staff and the Emergency Management Coordinator have partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to bring IPAWS technology to the county for emergency communications.
Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell Van Vleck FFA member Kenzie Brown is all smiles as she shows the Grand Champion steer at the 2022 Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) Junior Livestock Auction she sold for $11,000 Saturday, March 5.

Sentinel photo/MaLinda Reddell Van Vleck FFA member Kenzie Brown is all smiles as she shows the Grand Champion steer at the 2022 Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) Junior Livestock Auction she sold for $11,000 Saturday, March 5.

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"2022 MCFLA auction total $562,300 tops 2021 number" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
   Van Vleck FFA member Kenzie Brown showed the Grand Champion steer at the 2022 Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) Junior Livestock Auction Saturday, March 5.
Contributed photo Presenting the Cattleman of the Year honor were, from left; Sydney Armatta, Pam Hoffman, Charles Baker - Winner - and Matthew Ashcraft.

Contributed photo Presenting the Cattleman of the Year honor were, from left; Sydney Armatta, Pam Hoffman, Charles Baker - Winner - and Matthew Ashcraft.

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Charles Baker named Cattleman of Year by Cattlemen’s Association

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
   EDITOR’S NOTE: The following narrative was given when Charles (Chuck) Baker received the Cattleman of the Year Award from the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association.     Charles (Chuck) Baker recently was named 2021 Matagorda County Cattlemen of the Year.
Sentinel photos/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Home Economics food entry winners received purple rosettes for their win as Grand Champions of their chosen divisions Saturday, Feb. 26. Winners include Marleigh Wendell, Camille Hutson, Taelynn Tinnin, Abigail Jurek, Jacob Oncken, Aribella Carson, Makayla Alford, Kali Claxton, Cheryl Saha, Jace Reynolds, Beatriz Valle, Shawn Sneath, Lacy Smith, Hunter Ryman, Emily Rodgers, and Ava Bowers.

Sentinel photos/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association's Home Economics food entry winners received purple rosettes for their win as Grand Champions of their chosen divisions Saturday, Feb. 26. Winners include Marleigh Wendell, Camille Hutson, Taelynn Tinnin, Abigail Jurek, Jacob Oncken, Aribella Carson, Makayla Alford, Kali Claxton, Cheryl Saha, Jace Reynolds, Beatriz Valle, Shawn Sneath, Lacy Smith, Hunter Ryman, Emily Rodgers, and Ava Bowers.

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"2022 MCFLA Home Economics winners/results" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
   The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association’s Home Economics Food Show auction raised $14,700 for local students, Saturday, Feb. 26.     That number is an increase of $1,200 from last year’s $13,500.
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