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"Early vote on Special Election begins Oct. 20" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Early voting on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment Special Election begins Monday, Oct. 20.  The Sentinel’s election coverage of this election includes the voting places and time, that starts below, and an overview of the 17 constitutional amendments that voters should consider.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Historical Commission dedicated a Texas Historical Marker at Markham Community Center Saturday, Oct. 11. Taking part in the ceremony were, from left: Lucille Frick, Kristi Lee, Olivia Lee, Faye Cunningham, Jacob Rodriguez and Linda Cartwright.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Historical Commission dedicated a Texas Historical Marker at Markham Community Center Saturday, Oct. 11. Taking part in the ceremony were, from left: Lucille Frick, Kristi Lee, Olivia Lee, Faye Cunningham, Jacob Rodriguez and Linda Cartwright.

Marker dedicated to recognize Japanese Farmers contributions

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Matagorda County Historical Commission dedicated a Texas Historical Commission historical marker recognizing the “Japanese Farmers in Matagorda County” at the Markham Community Center Saturday, Oct. 11.

STP terminates unusual event

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
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

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

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
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.

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

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Thursday, October 9, 2025
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.
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