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Matagorda Historical Society’s dual museum ribbon cuttings
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Congressman Michael Cloud Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard
"Cloud: US must have energy, ship building to stay competitive" by: Jessica Shepard
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Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX-27) highlighted three main issues he was setting his sights on at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s luncheon Monday morning. “We have to look at things during this critical moment that we’re in,” he said.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
"Youth Leadership Class gets closeup of government " by: Mike Reddell
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Commissioners Court convened at the Civic Center Monday morning to give members of the Matagorda County Youth Leadership 2026 a close up view of county decisions.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
"Main Street board gets event updates, state training" by: Jessica Shepard
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Main Street Manager Tina Israel reminded her board about upcoming events at their meeting last week. Board members Henry Perez, Carol Ann Huitt, Matthew Morales and Karen Stephens were the only ones present out of the nine-person board.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Chuck Kharrl
"Kharrl sees STP as resource for people" by: Mike Reddell
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STP Media Day Dec. 2 featured remarks from Chuck Kharrl the President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO) of STP Nuclear Operating Company. Kharrl said he sees STP as a “resource for people.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Campos urges caution after lifting burn ban
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Amanda Campos, Matagorda County Emergency Management Coordinator, has officially lifted the county-wide Burn Ban effective immediately. Residents are now permitted to resume outdoor burning in accordance with all state and local regulations.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New and returning Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) patrons sign up for the 2026 production season during CAST's 'Premiere Night' event Dec. 2.
"CAST announces 2026 production season starting in January" by: Jessica Shepard
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Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) announced its 2026 production season last week. A total of eight different showcases range from musicals to comedies and mysteries to local original works.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
"From Bags to Reefs: Oyster gardeners grow a healthier bay" By Amy Nowlin
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This year, the Mid-Coast Texas Master Naturalist (MCTMN) Oyster Gardening Pilot Project marked not only a milestone in coastal conservation - it marked the beginning of a personal journey. Embarking on this project has been incredibly rewarding.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Several "Hairspray: The Broadway Musical" cast members run through "The Big Dollhouse" song during rehearsals Monday night. The catchy tune is just one of many moments in the play.
"Dungeoneers ‘Hairspray: The Broadway Musical’ debuts Friday" by: Jessica Shepard
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Bay City High School Dungeoneers’ “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical” debuts at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the campus theater. Other 7 p.m. performances are slated for Saturday, Dec. 6, and Tuesday, Dec. 9. A 2 p.m. matinee show is available on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
"County agents give reports to commissioners" by: Mike Reddell
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Matagorda County AgriLife Extension Agents made their annual county interpretations to Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 1. Greg Baker, County Extension Agent (CEA) for Agriculture and Natural Resources, said he tries to address all of the needs of Matagorda County citizens.
Thursday, December 4, 2025