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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard County Judge Bobby Seiferman presented HIF USA Administrative Assistant Abigail Heisler with a recognition award at the Matagorda County Youth Leadership awards banquet on May 7. The award is for HIF USA’s continued program support for the second year in a row.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard County Judge Bobby Seiferman presented HIF USA Administrative Assistant Abigail Heisler with a recognition award at the Matagorda County Youth Leadership awards banquet on May 7. The award is for HIF USA’s continued program support for the second year in a row.

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"Matagorda County Youth Leadership celebrates graduates" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 15, 2025
   Over 20 students in four countywide school districts were recognized as “2025 Youth Leadership Matagorda County” graduates last week.  The students received awards and graduation cords during the May 7 banquet.

Caney Creek Cut Maintenance Dredging

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Matagorda County Drainage District No. 1 will begin dredging the entrance to Caney Creek Cut in June 2025 to remove shoaling near the mouth of Caney Creek Cut. Surveys indicate that shoaling has accumulated at the mouth of Caney Creek that could impact navigation during lower tides.

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"‘Hurricane Symposium’ Saturday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
   Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center and Matagorda Local Emergency Planning Committee are hosting an “Inaugural Hurricane Symposium” this Saturday, May 10.  “This event focuses on storm-related threats that impact our coast and Matagorda County,” said County Judge Bobby Seiferman.
Camille Mica Bay City Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Camille Mica Bay City Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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"Mica talks about human trafficking survivors" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
   Dr. Camille Aubrey Mica was this quarter’s featured speaker at the Women in Leadership luncheon last week.  Mica spoke about the lasting mark human trafficking leaves on its victims to dozens of attendees May 1.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

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"Matagorda VFD dedicates new fire, rescue boat" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
   Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department christened its new fire and rescue boat “Matagorda Guardian of the Sea” amid ceremonies at Matagorda Harbor Pavilion Saturday, May 3.    Matagorda Fire Chief Gail Cook was the main speaker for the event that drew about 50 people.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Miss Daisy Werthan (Clare Costantini) and Hoke Coleburn (Patrick Wiggins) share a chuckle before starting their trip to the grocery store during CAST's "Driving Miss Daisy" production on Sunday, May 4. Tickets are available for the play's last weekend at https://casttx.booktix.com/dept/CAST/e/DmD.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Miss Daisy Werthan (Clare Costantini) and Hoke Coleburn (Patrick Wiggins) share a chuckle before starting their trip to the grocery store during CAST's "Driving Miss Daisy" production on Sunday, May 4. Tickets are available for the play's last weekend at https://casttx.booktix.com/dept/CAST/e/DmD.

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"CAST ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ will close out this weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
   Tickets are going fast for Community Actors of South Texas’ rendition of “Driving Miss Daisy.”  Each performance starts at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 8-10, at the CAST theater.  General admission tickets are $20 per person, and student tickets are $7 with a valid student ID.
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