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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Commissioners Court proclaimed April 21-25 as National Student Leadership Week for the Youth Leadership Matagorda County Program participants, shown above with Commissioners Court members and sponsor James Outtrim, with HIF USA Matagorda County.

"County hears rail link proposal, vessel turn in" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Union Pacific (UP) and LyondellBasell representatives gave a brief update on a proposed rail link at Commissioners Court’s regular meeting Monday, when the Matagorda County Youth Leadership Class also was introduced. The new rail connection between UP and LyondellBasell would be 4.

"MCEDC board hears update on upstream levees" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board members heard an update on Wharton County plans for a flood control levee system that could have an impact on Matagorda County flooding downstream.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Union Pacific’s Richard Zientek introduces himself at Commissioners Court.

"Council hears Union Pacific rail expansion presentation" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

City council heard a brief presentation on Union Pacific’s rail connection expansion to LyondellBasell last week. The only council member absent was Blayne Finlay. “Union Pacific Railroad (UP) plans to build 4.

"City Council approves 380 Agreement for Texas Theater" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

City council unanimously approved a 380 Agreement for the historic Texas Theater and Bay City Herald buildings – 2237 Ave. F and 2231 Ave. F, respectively, last week. Blayne Finlay was the only council member absent from the March 25 meeting.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Houston art appraiser Ray Simpson with one of 45 known or suspected Forrest Bess paintings brought in by several Matagorda County residents last week.

"Art appraiser looks at 45 Forrest Bess works at museum appraisal" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

A Houston art appraiser met with about 25 people who brought close to 45 known or suspected Forrest Bess paintings to Matagorda County Museum Thursday, March 27.

"Council OKs ordinance for buildings" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

City council unanimously approved revisions to Bay City’s Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 “Buildings and Building Regulations” during its workshop meeting last week. Blayne Finlay was the only member absent.

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County officials tour Tenaris

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Joe's Italian Restaurant partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26. The location is under new management and hours of operation at 1300 7th St. in Bay City. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Joe's Italian celebrate new ownership

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Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Shop with a Cop announces 2025 scholarship awards

News Staff

Thursday, April 3, 2025

This talented group of young men and women received college or dual credit scholarships from Shop With A Cop. Shop With a Cop got started in 2013.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Crisis Center of Matagorda County and Wharton County representatives join Commissioners Court and county officials after the county proclaimed April as “Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month” and “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Matagorda County.

"Court discusses $26.9M Colorado River bridge replacement" by: Mike Reddell

News Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2025

TxDOT’s $26.9 million Texas 35 Colorado River bridge replacement will begin soon and the project was discussed at Commissioners Court meeting Monday, March 24.

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