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"MCYC aims to boost youth countywide" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
While Matagorda County Youth Charities (MCYC) has been around since March, the fundraising group is gearing up for their first event in August.  You may be wondering who or what the group plans to support with their philanthropic efforts.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute Program Coordinator Jay Long demonstrated a continuous net feral hog trap after his presentation at the Matagorda County SWCD #316 workshop on June 13. Long was one of six other speakers at the event.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute Program Coordinator Jay Long demonstrated a continuous net feral hog trap after his presentation at the Matagorda County SWCD #316 workshop on June 13. Long was one of six other speakers at the event.

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"Feral hogs rack up $670M in estimated damages in 2023-2024" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Matagorda County Extension Agent Greg Baker welcomed almost 50 attendees to the Matagorda County SWCD #316 workshop June 13.  “I’ve already heard several questions about feral hogs circulating and let me tell you, we’ve got an expert presenter for you,” he said.

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"Workshop covers several topics with 6 speakers" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Matagorda County SWCD #316 workshop featured six different speakers covering everything from clean water and feral hogs to commercial motor vehicle regulations last week.  Lone Star Healthy Streams Program Specialist Leanne Wiley explained the importance of water quality to nearly 50 attendees.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council members are sworn in last week following the May 3 election. Shown, from left, Council Members Bradley Westmoreland, Blayne Finlay, Susan Reardon and Mayor Robert Nelson.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell City Council members are sworn in last week following the May 3 election. Shown, from left, Council Members Bradley Westmoreland, Blayne Finlay, Susan Reardon and Mayor Robert Nelson.

Council swearing in marks new chapter

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New Bay City ISD Superintendent of Schools, Christopher Townsend, center, shared a laugh with BCISD Board President Jill Westmoreland, left, and Board Vice President James Scardami, right, June 10.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard New Bay City ISD Superintendent of Schools, Christopher Townsend, center, shared a laugh with BCISD Board President Jill Westmoreland, left, and Board Vice President James Scardami, right, June 10.

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"Townsend looks ahead to job challenges" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
After more than an hour in closed session, Bay City ISD trustees unanimously approved announcing Christopher Townsend as the “Lone Finalist” for its Superintendent of Schools position last week.

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"Council OKs aquatics center funding" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
City Council saw three members sworn in after the May 3 municipal election and council approved an aquatics center project involving Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) and other local governments.

Juneteenth closings

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Juneteenth falls on Thursday, June 19, this year.  All federal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, including banking institutions and the United States Postal Service.

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"Heavy rains force Crop Tour indoors" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Heavy rains forced this year’s annual crop tour indoors at the newly built Blessing Community Center last week.  County Extension Agent Greg Baker said that the event’s previous meeting spot – El Maton National Hall’s parking lot was flooded June 12.
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