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"Port authority projects continue to progress " by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Port of Bay City Authority commissioners heard a variety of project updates during their monthly meeting last week. Commissioner Matt Ashcraft was the only absence.

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"Estlinbaum provides timeline for Sargent Beach breakwater project" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum released an updated timeline Monday for the breakwater project commencement at Sargent Beach. “This is still being worked on, but thought I’d release what I have.

Jim Travis LCRA Acting General Manager

LCRA Board names acting general manager following Phil Wilson’s departure

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

The LCRA Board of Directors met Thursday and appointed Jim Travis as acting general manager, effective today, following the departure of General Manager Phil Wilson. Wilson, who has led LCRA since February 2014, is stepping down from his role to pursue a new opportunity.

BCPD photo BCPD offers Safe Exchange Zone in Bay City to enable seller and purchasers to exchange items, according to police.

BCPD’s safe exchange zone addresses concerns

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

** The Safe Exchange Zone is available to anyone in the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The area is also under 24-hour surveillance.

TPWD to open oyster harvest area in Matagorda Bay

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening TX-14 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 9. Based on samples recently collected by TPWD, TX-14 meets criteria for reopening.

Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

After reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.

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"County approves naming part of Texas 35 for Laughlin" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution in honor on naming a portion of Texas 35 the “Congressman Greg Laughlin Highway” at the court’s regular meeting Monday morning.

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"PARD Advisory Board has first 2026 meeting" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Parks and Recreation Manager Kelly Penewitt led her board through its first meeting of 2026. Members present include Jordan Piwonka, Denise Fortenberry, Chad Hartman, and Arnulfo Hinojosa, and those absent were Mike Griffith and Israel Ochoa.

Sentinel Photos/MaLinda Reddell Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association's Livestock 2026 Grand Champion steer was shown by Van Vleck FFA member Laynee Matchett.

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"Results from ’26 MCFLA auction" by: MaLinda Reddell

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

The 2026 Division Grand Champion, AOB Heavy Weight Class Champion steer was shown by Van Vleck FFA member Laynee Matchett at the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) Junior Livestock Auction Saturday, March 7.

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"Flores, Sedillo now aiming for general election" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Ben Flores has a clear vision for running for Texas Land Commissioner. After winning the Democratic nomination for Commissioner in the March 3 primary, Flores finds himself running again across Texas.

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