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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.
Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Incumbent Precinct 4 JP Mark Finlay, right, visits with JP hopefuls Suzanne Sullivan (Precinct 2) and Jeff Elder (Precinct 6) following last week’s VFW politcal forum.

Sentinel photo/Mike Reddell Incumbent Precinct 4 JP Mark Finlay, right, visits with JP hopefuls Suzanne Sullivan (Precinct 2) and Jeff Elder (Precinct 6) following last week’s VFW politcal forum.

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"VFW forum hosts nearly 200" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
   Close to 200 people heard 2022 Republican primary candidates square off at the VFW Post 2438 Philip H. Parker political forum Feb. 10.      The forum drew a near-capacity audience of 198 people, said moderator Barbara Graham.

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"March 1 primary early vote begins" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
   Early voting for the March 1 primary election began Monday, Feb. 14, and will continue through Feb. 25.      County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz said the early vote times will be (weekdays only) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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