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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Dr. Lewis Dinges

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"New World Screwworm dominates Cattlemen’s event" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
   Information on the New World Screwworm (NWS) dominated the Gulf Coast regional Cattlemen’s Workshop & Trade Show last week.  Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian Dr. Lewis Dinges explained the resurgence of NWS on Friday, Jan. 23.

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"Dredging work on Matagorda Harbor done" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
   Dredging is finished at the Matagorda Harbor project and Port of Bay City Authority Commissioners were told at their meeting Jan. 14.  Now the Port Authority is awaiting word from the Corps of Engineers.  Anchor QEA’s Coastal Engineer Ian Fisher said the dredging was complete Jan.

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"March 3 primary approaches with key dates" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
   The 2026 election calendar is fast approaching for Texas and Matagorda County toward the March 3 primary.  Monday, Feb. 2 is the last day to register to vote in the joint primary election.  That’s quickly followed by Feb. 17, when early voting begins.  Feb.

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"Thursday events early kickoff for the weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
   While the weather forecast keeps shifting ahead of the weekend, check out these indoor and outdoor activities.  Thursday kicks off the weekend with two unique events.  Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Ann’s Nails & Spa host a grand opening ribbon cutting for their new location.
VVISD photo New VVISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Cody Carney (center right) joins Superintendent Christie Dement and trustees in flashing Leopard cheer symbol.

VVISD photo New VVISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Cody Carney (center right) joins Superintendent Christie Dement and trustees in flashing Leopard cheer symbol.

Carney named VVISD AD, head football coach

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
   Van Vleck ISD officially announced Cody Carney as the new VVISD Athletic Director (AD) and Head Football Coach last week.  VVISD trustees made the unanimous decision on Tuesday, January 20.

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"Pest education leads symposium session" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
   Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office hosted continuing education units as part of the annual Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association symposium last week.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Entomologists Dr. Sonja Swiger and Dr.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Almost 80 citizens participated in the annual "Martin Luther King, Jr. Silent Unity March" on Monday, Jan. 19. Attendees walked roughly five blocks to the Hilliard High Alumni Building while holding a variety of posters and photographs depicting King. Elected officials present included Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, and Councilman Ben Flores.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Almost 80 citizens participated in the annual "Martin Luther King, Jr. Silent Unity March" on Monday, Jan. 19. Attendees walked roughly five blocks to the Hilliard High Alumni Building while holding a variety of posters and photographs depicting King. Elected officials present included Matagorda County Judge Bobby Seiferman, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, and Councilman Ben Flores.

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Marchers unite on MLK Day

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
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