Texas Trio Classic photo Fishing teams check in Saturday for last weekend’s Texas Trio Classic fishing tournament at Matagorda Harbor.
Texas Trio Classic check-in
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Texas legalizes shooting invasive sheep from a helicopter for sport
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Barbary sheep, also known as Aoudad sheep, were introduced to Texas from their native habitat in North Africa mid-20th century.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Texas’ surrender to DOJ on undocumented student tuition raises questions
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It happened fast. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Texas over its long-standing state law allowing undocumented students to get in-state tuition. The lawsuit was barely on the books before Texas surrendered without a fight, asking a judge to strike down the law — which he did.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in Matagorda County at its meeting Monday, June 2..
"Corps OKs lease for long-awaited Sargent Beach Breakwater Project" by: Mike Reddell
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved the lease for the long-awaited Sargent Beach Breakwater Project, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum announced at Matagorda County Commissioners Court’s regular meeting Monday, June 2. “I’m excited.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director Mike Ferdinand discussed several project updates with a full crowd at Cassady’s Coffee Bar & Café in Matagorda on May 30.
"MCEDC board OKs Ferdinand consulting request" by: Jessica Shepard
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Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) board unanimously approved allowing MCEDC Executive Director Mike Ferdinand to “engage in paid outside consultant work” during their meeting last Friday.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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"'Bay City Book Review Club’ celebrates 90 years" by: Jessica Shepard
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Bay City Book Review Club celebrated its 90th year at its annual luncheon meeting in May. Betty S. Wayman, Margaret Ottis, Tub Abisher, Alta Craft, Winnie Ruth O’Connell, and Billie Jean Reynal were recognized as “Lifetime Honorary Members.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
"Council approves interlocal agreement with BCCDC for Aquatic Center" by: Mike Reddell
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City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) for a Matagorda County Aquatic Center at council’s meeting May 27.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Supreme Court holds for Tenaris over homeowners in negligence claims
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Tenaris Bay City Inc. v Ellisor Texas May 23, 2025 Supreme Court of the State of Texas Court Staff Case Summaries May 23, 2025 This case concerns whether the plaintiffs established the actual causation element of their negligence claims. Plaintiffs were 30 homeowners in Matagorda County.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
MRMC Wellness Center, County AgriLife host Diabetes Lunch & Learn
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Matagorda Regional Medical Center Wellness Center and Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service host a “Diabetes Lunch and Learn” program Friday, June 13. The program official starts at 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Red Cross readies for hurricane season
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Being prepared the best defense when an emergency occurs Even before the first hurricane threatens, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, is working behind the scenes to make sure people don’t have to face the worst alone.
Thursday, June 5, 2025