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Courtesy Photo Commissioners Court accepted the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for the Matagorda County Historical Commission, which had two representatives present.

Courtesy Photo Commissioners Court accepted the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for the Matagorda County Historical Commission, which had two representatives present.

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"County OKs tax abatement for Duffy Energy Storage" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Commissioners Court unanimously approved a five-year tax abatement agreement on the Duffy Energy Storage at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Aug. 4.
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"First-ever ‘Taste & Tunes’ opens this Saturday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Matagorda County Youth Charities’ (MCYC) first-ever “Tastes & Tunes” event starts at noon this Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds.  The outdoor affair features live music, vendors, children’s attractions, and a “Chef Alley” experience featuring teams of cookers.
Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard At left, US Coast Guard Commander Jake Lobb and Maritime Administration Transportation Industry Analyst Brian Barton led the comment session on the ST LNG deepwater port project last week. Local commenters included Port of Bay City Authority Chairman George Harrison, front right, and Matagorda County Economic Development Executive Director Mike Ferdinand, back right.

Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard At left, US Coast Guard Commander Jake Lobb and Maritime Administration Transportation Industry Analyst Brian Barton led the comment session on the ST LNG deepwater port project last week. Local commenters included Port of Bay City Authority Chairman George Harrison, front right, and Matagorda County Economic Development Executive Director Mike Ferdinand, back right.

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"Matagorda County residents commment on deepwater port" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
A handful of Matagorda County residents participated in the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and US Coast Guard (USCG) in-person comment period for the “ST Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Deepwater Port Development project last week.

Democrats’ quorum-breaking flight puts Abbott’s agenda in limbo

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: This Texas Tribune article was the most recent filed on the redistricting plan and the Democrats fleeing from the state before the Sentinel’s press deadline Tuesday morning  Democrats fled the state to stop Republicans’ attempt to redraw congressional districts, but bills aimed at...
Contributed photo Pilot Club of Bay City members show off the items donated to Colonial Living and Rehabilitation Center Memory Unit.

Contributed photo Pilot Club of Bay City members show off the items donated to Colonial Living and Rehabilitation Center Memory Unit.

Pilot Club of Bay City donates to Colonial Memory Unit

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Recently our club contacted The Colonial Living and Rehabilitation Center and asked for a wish list for the patients in the Memory Unit.   The Pilot Club of Bay City was able to gift the entire facility wish list.
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