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Matagorda County will participate in TDEM statewide drill for local public warning systems

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Matagorda County will participate in the statewide local alerting systems drill scheduled for April 2. By taking part in this drill, Matagorda County aims to ensure its alerting processes are functioning properly, reinforce emergency procedures, and identify any areas for improvement.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Former elected officials and business leaders were at a recent Commissioners Court meeting to show their support for the court to approve a resolution for naming a portion of Texas 35 as “Congressman Greg Laughlin Highway.” The resolution was approved unanimously.

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Commissioners OK resolution naming a portion of Texas 35 as 'Congressman Greg Laughlin Highway'

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Smoker’s Paradise cook team received “Reserve Champion Steak” recognition at BCISD Education Foundation’s Annual Great Steak Cook Off last Saturday.

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Great Steak Cookoff

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

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"County OKs agreement to help fund aquatics center" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Matagorda County Commissioners Court approved the Chapter 381 Economic Development Program Performance Grant Agreement related to the Matagorda County Aquatic Center at the court’s regular meeting Monday, March 16.

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"Riverside RFP submissions close March 26" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

The due date for Riverside Park Lease and/or Management Services RFP (Request for Proposals) submissions is Thursday, March 26. Prospective proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope before 2 p.m. that day.

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"Tourism board undergoes onboarding" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Communication & Cultural Arts Director Samantha Denbow led the Tourism Advisory Council board through its first regular 2026 meeting Monday afternoon. Denbow had each board member provide their own introductions to their fellow members.

City, ISD races draw attention for May 2 vote

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

With the primaries over, the next elections on horizon are five municipal, school board and Caney Creek MUD elections Saturday, May 2. County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz has election contract with all five entities.Bay City City Council positions 1 and 2 are up for election Saturday, May 2.

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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.

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