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World Series Team Roping last December had several teams from Matagorda County and George Harrison believes that shows how the fast-growing sport is gaining popularity locally.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
"Early voting for primary starts Feb. 17" by: Mike Reddell
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Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will begin Tuesday, Feb. 17. That important date is followed by Friday, Feb. 20, which is the last day counties can receive mail-in requests. The Primary Election will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Guests at the Junior Service League Charity Ball, Saturday, Feb. 7, form a line of prospective silent auction buyers.
Annual JSL Charity Ball draws crowd
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
TxDOT seeks feedback on potential relief route
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TxDOT is seeking feedback on a feasibility study to explore a potential relief route around the City of Bay City. The purpose of the relief route is to help reduce congestion, while also improving safety and mobility. TxDOT has set this up with a virtual public meeting with in-person option.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
President’s Day closings
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Observance of President’s Day falls on Monday, Feb. 16 this year. All federal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, including banking institutions and the U.S. Postal Service. County and city offices will be closed in observance as well.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Tenaris photo Tenaris welcomed more than 30 Engineering students from the University of Houston on Jan. 30, offering a tour of the state-of-the-art facility and introducing them to potential career paths within the company. This is the first in a series of career open houses the company plans to host for several Texas universities.
Tenaris hosts 30 UH students
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
BCPD photo Newly promoted Bay City Police Department corporal Dillon Wakefield and his soulmate Angelyna introduce one of their three children at Wakefield’s recent promotion ceremony.
BCPD celebrates corporal’s promotion
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Today we have the honor of recognizing and promoting Officer Dillon Wakefield to the rank of Patrol Corporal, a well-deserved achievement that reflects his hard work, dedication, and commitment to this department and our community.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
"Seiferman urges Allegiance to ensure ‘911 assets cover everywhere’" by: Mike Reddell
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Matagorda County Commissioners Court heard updates and received reassurances from Allegiance Mobile Health at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 2. County Judge Bobby Seiferman said that Allegiance presence at the court was part of its new contract to keep the county informed.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
"BCCDC tables financing plan for regional aquatic center" by: Jessica Shepard
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Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously tabled choosing a possible financing institution for the Matagorda County Regional Aquatic Center project during their meeting last week.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
"MCEDC elects officers, talks about data center misinformation" by: Mike Reddell
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Officers for the Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board of directors were elected at the board’s regular meeting Friday, Jan. 30. Those returning board officers were: Jessica Russell, president, Kandas Graham, vice president, and Mike Estlinbaum, secretary.
Thursday, February 5, 2026