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STP terminates unusual event

   The Matagorda County Office of Emergency Management (MCOEM) was officially notified by the South Texas Project (STP) Nuclear Operating Company that the Unusual Event declared at 7:14 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at the STP Nuclear Plant was terminated at 9:48 p.m. Monday.
Matagorda County 4-H Ambassadors attended Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 6, as it was proclaimed National 4-H Week in Matagorda County. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Matagorda County 4-H Ambassadors attended Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 6, as it was proclaimed National 4-H Week in Matagorda County. Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

"County awards construction bid on JP 2 building in Matagorda" by: Mike Reddell

   Matagorda County Commissioners Court awarded the construction bid for the Justice of the Peace (JP) Precinct 2 building project in Matagorda and preliminary approval for JP 2 case management software, at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 6.

"Commissioners hold workshop for HOT Tax" by: Jessica Shepard

   County Judge Bobby Seiferman told commissioners that more local Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT tax) “research” was needed before moving forward at a commissioner’s court workshop last week.   Precinct 3 Commissioner Troy Shimek was the only one absent for the Monday, Sept. 29 workshop.

"County awards Blessing water plant contract" by: Mike Reddell

   Commissioners Court awarded a $770,795 General Land Office construction contract for the Blessing water plant project at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Sept. 29.  The low bid was awarded to Edna-based Mercer Construction Company, as recommended by Lynn Engineering.