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"Sloan creates Environmental Nuisance office" by: Mike Reddell

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

County Attorney Matt Sloan is starting an environmental nuisance department within the County Attorney’s office. Sloan said he was able to hire an assistant county attorney to oversee the environmental nuisance department.

Sentinel photo/ Jessica Shepard About 100 Matagorda County residents attended the (TxDOT) “Bay City Relief Route Feasibility Study” last Thursday, Feb. 19.

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"TxDOT hosts ‘Relief Route’" by: Jessica Shepard

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Over 100 Matagorda County residents attended the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) “Bay City Relief Route Feasibility Study” last Thursday. The public meeting was held in person on Feb. 19 and will be available virtually until Friday, March 6.

Tenaris global maintenance leaders gather at Bay City mill for knowledge sharing workshop

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tenaris welcomed 27 industrial maintenance leaders from its worldwide manufacturing network to its seamless pipe facility in Bay City this week, kicking off the company’s most recent Maintenance School, a two-week knowledge sharing workshop organized by TenarisUniversity, the company’s corporate...

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"Port Authority begins process for possible Matagorda fishing port" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Port of Bay City Authority commissioners voted to proceed with a feasibility study for a potential commercial fishing port on port-owned 1.755 acres in Matagorda at the authority’s meeting Feb. 12. The port was deeded the property Jan. 6, 2026.

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"MCFLA’s Cook Off this weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Association (MCFLA) has its annual barbecue cook-off event starting with check in this Thursday, Feb. 19. Thursday check in times are from 3-6 p.m. and 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb.

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"Early voting for primary underway" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election got underway Tuesday, Feb. 17. Another upcoming election date is Friday, Feb. 20 - last day counties can receive mail-in requests. The Primary Election will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard Dr. George Hanna

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"Hanna talks heart health at MRMC luncheon" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Over 100 people attended Matagorda Regional Medical Center’s (MRMC) “Be Heart Smart Luncheon” featuring guest speaker Dr. George Hanna last week. “Dr. Hanna has been a part of MRMC and our community since 2000,” said MRMC Foundation Executive Director Tiffany Foltyn as she introduced Hanna.

Sargent, Van Vleck among fire departments statewide receiving funding

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Two Matagorda County fire departments were among departments included in recent statewide Texas fire grant funding announcements.

Sentinel photo/ Jessica Shepard The third annual “Leaders under 40” luncheon recognized more than 20 countywide professionals

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"‘Leaders under 40’ winners are recognized at luncheon" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Over 20 countywide professionals were recognized at the third annual “Leaders under 40” luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 12. Many were recognized not only for their career skills, but also for their volunteer services and assorted community contributions.

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"Court approves settlement on damages to Palacios residence" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved a settlement Monday, Feb. 9, between a Palacios resident and Matagorda County over an incident Jan. 11, involving damage to a residence.

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