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Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed Aug. 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week in Matagorda County. Vibrance Health representatives were present for a photo with court members. Sentinel photo Mike Reddell

Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed Aug. 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week in Matagorda County. Vibrance Health representatives were present for a photo with court members. Sentinel photo Mike Reddell

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"County Treasurer clarifies county hot tax collection" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
   Commissioners Court heard a complaint about the county’s hotel occupancy tax (hot tax) at its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 10.  At the public comments section Rebecca Huebner said she was upset how the hotel occupancy tax (hot tax) was collected.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Members of the Youth Leadership Matagorda County mingle with school and business leaders during a luncheon last week.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Members of the Youth Leadership Matagorda County mingle with school and business leaders during a luncheon last week.

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"Youth Leadership Matagorda County kicks off 4th year" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
   Youth Leadership Matagorda County (YLMC) kicked off its fourth year with an introduction session for students and families last week.  County Judge Bobby Seiferman and Port of Bay City Authority Business Development Director Jessica Russell spearheaded the informational dinner on Aug. 6.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Education Committee volunteer and retired Bay City ISD staff member Donnye Stone, right, hands out goody bags to BCISD’s newest teachers at the annual “New Teacher Breakfast” on Aug. 6.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Education Committee volunteer and retired Bay City ISD staff member Donnye Stone, right, hands out goody bags to BCISD’s newest teachers at the annual “New Teacher Breakfast” on Aug. 6.

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"New Teacher Breakfast highlights community support" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
   Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Education Committee hosted dozens of new Bay City ISD teachers at its annual “New Teacher Breakfast” Aug. 6.
Over the past two months, TenarisBayCity has hosted family mill tours, welcoming employees’ family members for a closer look inside the facility and the work their loved ones do every day. TenarisBayCity photo

Over the past two months, TenarisBayCity has hosted family mill tours, welcoming employees’ family members for a closer look inside the facility and the work their loved ones do every day. TenarisBayCity photo

TenarisBayCity hosts family mill tours

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

‘Rice Dish Round-up’ recipes due Sept. 22

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
   Time to pull out your favorite rice recipes and begin planning for the 55th Annual Rice Dish Round-Up Cooking Contest (RDR).  Entry forms, including typed recipes for the contest, are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, by emailing crpage@ag.tamu.edu.
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