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"Port Authority OKs letter of support for bay foundation" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

The Port of Bay City Authority approved a letter of support for the Matagorda Bay Foundation’s East Matagorda Bay Wetland Restoration and Flood Risk Resilience Study at the board’s meeting last week.

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"Midcoast Education & Industry Alliance aims for collaboration" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Workforce Solutions Executive Director Juliet Stipeche informed several county stakeholders and employers about the company’s 5-year strategic plan last week.

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"City approves bid on water system projects" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

City Council followed staff and Mayor Robert Nelson’s recommendation to approve the lower of two bids on two water system projects totaling $9.45 million at a council workshop last week.

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Bay City Ribbon Cuttings

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell The county proclaimed April 27-May 4 as Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week at Monday’s meeting.

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"County OKs overtime change for staff-depleted sheriff’s department" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

With the Sheriff’s Department facing a severe staffing shortage, Commissioners Court approved a policy allowing personnel to get overtime pay without working a minimum of 85.5 hours in a bi-weekly period at its meeting Monday, April 7.

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"Council, ISD elections set for Bay City, Palacios May 3" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Voters in four Matagorda County jurisdictions will go to polls May 3 to vote on school trustees and city council members. Early voting in the four elections the county begins April 22.

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TxDOT projects downtown, bridge

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

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"Tourism group OKs festival sponsorship application" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Bay City’s Tourism Advisory Council unanimously approved a sponsorship application for up to $3,000 for the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center’s (MCBNC) “Arbor Day Food Truck Festival.”

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"Thursday events kick off nice weather weekend" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

A number of local events are shaping up to take advantage of the beautiful forecast this weekend.

Tariffs create uncertainty in Texas as report shows slower revenue growth

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Respondents to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey expressed concern about a reduction in consumer demand and a potential recession.

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