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Courtesy photo Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Anchor Point Academy hosted a ribbon cutting last week at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center (MCBNC) in Bay City, Anchor Academy is Bay City’s newest nature-based private school on 35 acres at MCBNC. The academy is a fully accredited Christian microschool enrolling K-6 full & part-time students in its individualized, project-based program.

Courtesy photo Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and Anchor Point Academy hosted a ribbon cutting last week at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center (MCBNC) in Bay City, Anchor Academy is Bay City’s newest nature-based private school on 35 acres at MCBNC. The academy is a fully accredited Christian microschool enrolling K-6 full & part-time students in its individualized, project-based program.

Anchor Point Academy hosts ribbon cutting

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

City launches ‘Customer Satisfaction Survey’

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
   The City of Bay City launched a “Customer Satisfaction Survey” online last week.  “Have you interacted with the City of Bay City recently?” reads the City’s June 29 Facebook post.  “Please take a minute and let us know about your experience.
Linea Energy Senior Developer Chris Barry, center, explains the construction process for the company's solar project during a sponsored luncheon on Monday, June 29. The solar project will be located on about 2,330 acres in Buckeye. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Linea Energy Senior Developer Chris Barry, center, explains the construction process for the company's solar project during a sponsored luncheon on Monday, June 29. The solar project will be located on about 2,330 acres in Buckeye. Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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"Duffy Solar luncheon draws crowd" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Over 50 people attended Linea Energy’s “Duffy Solar Community Lunch & Learn” Monday afternoon.  The 500-megawatt (MW) Duffy Solar project is located on about 2,330 acres off of FM 1468 near Buckeye.
Members of Matagorda County Historical Commission members joined Matagorda County Commissioners Court Monday to observe the nation’s 250th Birthday. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

Members of Matagorda County Historical Commission members joined Matagorda County Commissioners Court Monday to observe the nation’s 250th Birthday. Sentinel Photo/ Jessica Shepard

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"Commissioners agree on Air Liquide public hearing" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Matagorda County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed to set a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 3, on designating a reinvestment zone-Air Liquide Large Industries US LP Project at the court’s regular meeting Monday, June 29.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Cattlemen's Association member George Harrison, standing, talks with several attendees at the MCCA's "New World Screwworm Seminar" on Thursday, June 25.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Cattlemen's Association member George Harrison, standing, talks with several attendees at the MCCA's "New World Screwworm Seminar" on Thursday, June 25.

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"NWS Seminar speakers stress reporting screwworm maggots" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
   Over 300 people attended the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association’s “New World Screwworm Seminar” June 25.  The seminar featured professional speakers including Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Giddings Region Director Dr.
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