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Precinct 2 Justice Center in Matagorda is taking shape with steel work and plumbing filling out. Photo courtesy of Precinct 2 office in Matagorda.

Precinct 2 Justice Center in Matagorda is taking shape with steel work and plumbing filling out. Photo courtesy of Precinct 2 office in Matagorda.

JP 2 building taking shape

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board recently recognized outgoing board member Pam Oliver of Palacios, center, for her years of service on the board.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board recently recognized outgoing board member Pam Oliver of Palacios, center, for her years of service on the board.

MCEDC honors Oliver

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lesley Blanks

Lesley Blanks

WCJC Foundation welcomes Development Coordinator

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Wharton County Junior College Foundation welcomes Lesley Blanks as the WCJC Foundation Development Coordinator. Blanks joined the Foundation team in January and brings more than 20 years of teaching experience in education, along with a deep connection to the college.

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"Burn Ban back on after drought index goes over 500" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Frick announced Matagorda County was again under a burn ban, as of Monday morning.  Frick told the Commissioners Court meeting that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) was more than 500, which is the trigger for a burn ban because of the high wildfire risk.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The City of Bay City proclaimed the Month of April 2026 as "Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month, with members of Crisis Center of Matagorda and Wharton counties on March 24.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The City of Bay City proclaimed the Month of April 2026 as "Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month, with members of Crisis Center of Matagorda and Wharton counties on March 24.

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"City takes 100K from TIRZ 1 for revitalization" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
City Council unanimously approved a resolution that allocated $100,000 of the City’s participation in the TIRZ 1 fund for downtown revitalization at council’s regular session March 24.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard During the "Anon(ymous)" opening sequence, BCHS Dungeoneers Madilynn Johnson and Sophie Jaramillo project the baggage of their respective characters on stage at the troupe's OAP rehearsal on March 25.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard During the "Anon(ymous)" opening sequence, BCHS Dungeoneers Madilynn Johnson and Sophie Jaramillo project the baggage of their respective characters on stage at the troupe's OAP rehearsal on March 25.

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"Dungeoneers OAP aiming for state" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Bay City High School’s Dungeeoners are aiming to take their “One-Act Play (OAP)” productions to state-level competition.  The Dungeoneers have their Bi-District showcase on Wednesday, April 2 at the Bay City High School Theater.

Data centers draw MCEDC discussion

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Board of Directors met March 27, with a focus on ongoing development efforts and addressing growing public concern surrounding proposed data center projects in the county.
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