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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Matagorda County Commissioners Court proclaimed June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in Matagorda County at its meeting Monday, June 2..

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"Corps OKs lease for long-awaited Sargent Beach Breakwater Project" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved the lease for the long-awaited Sargent Beach Breakwater Project, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum announced at Matagorda County Commissioners Court’s regular meeting Monday, June 2. “I’m excited.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director Mike Ferdinand discussed several project updates with a full crowd at Cassady’s Coffee Bar & Café in Matagorda on May 30.

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"MCEDC board OKs Ferdinand consulting request" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) board unanimously approved allowing MCEDC Executive Director Mike Ferdinand to “engage in paid outside consultant work” during their meeting last Friday.

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"'Bay City Book Review Club’ celebrates 90 years" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Bay City Book Review Club celebrated its 90th year at its annual luncheon meeting in May. Betty S. Wayman, Margaret Ottis, Tub Abisher, Alta Craft, Winnie Ruth O’Connell, and Billie Jean Reynal were recognized as “Lifetime Honorary Members.

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"Council approves interlocal agreement with BCCDC for Aquatic Center" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) for a Matagorda County Aquatic Center at council’s meeting May 27.

Supreme Court holds for Tenaris over homeowners in negligence claims

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Tenaris Bay City Inc. v Ellisor Texas May 23, 2025 Supreme Court of the State of Texas Court Staff Case Summaries May 23, 2025 This case concerns whether the plaintiffs established the actual causation element of their negligence claims. Plaintiffs were 30 homeowners in Matagorda County.

MRMC Wellness Center, County AgriLife host Diabetes Lunch & Learn

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Matagorda Regional Medical Center Wellness Center and Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service host a “Diabetes Lunch and Learn” program Friday, June 13. The program official starts at 12:15 p.m.

Red Cross readies for hurricane season

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Being prepared the best defense when an emergency occurs Even before the first hurricane threatens, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, is working behind the scenes to make sure people don’t have to face the worst alone.

Contributed photo Tidehaven 7on7 defeated East Bernard in the qualifying round of the Rice Consolidated state qualifying tournament last week and will advance to state.

Tidehaven 7on7 advances to state

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Bay City lifts pool fee to sustain, expand community aquatics programming

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

The City of Bay City and Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) are committed to ensuring access to safe, high-quality recreational facilities for all residents - especially our youth.

LCRA board approves business, capital plans for fiscal year 2025

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

AUSTIN – The LCRA Board of Directors recently approved a business plan of about $577 million and authorized capital investments of about $1.32 billion for energy, water and public service projects to support Texas in fiscal year 2025.

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