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"Early vote is over 10K" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

More than 10,000 ballots were cast in the early voting period in Matagorda County that ended last Friday, County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz told Commissioners Court Monday morning, Nov. 4. “There were 10,076 votes cast in person,” she said, adding that didn’t include absentee or mail-in ballots.

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"County Extension Office hosts riparian workshop" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Over a dozen attendees learned about managing healthy riparian and stream ecosystems at a Matagorda County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office workshop last week.

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"Matagorda Bay Foundation gives update at watershed workshop" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Matagorda Bay Foundation Staff Biologist Alyssa Dibbern gave an update on the foundation’s progress at the “Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Education” workshop last week. “We have an estimated $70 million in various projects completed or ongoing right now,” she said.

BCPD narcotics bust yields 2 arrests, drugs

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Bay City Police Department Narcotics Division arrested Brittney Manciaz and Angel Perales, both of Bay City, for the offenses of manufacturing and delivery of controlled substances. Seized in the arrest were methamphetamine and multiple Ecstasy pills.

Junior High receives threat

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Bay City Junior High School received a phone call of a bomb threat to the campus around 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. “The campus immediately evacuated to an alternative site, and our students and staff are indoors during the current inclement weather,” reads Bay City ISD’s Facebook page.

WCJC Foundation photo The Wharton County Junior College Foundation announces Gary Gillen, right, as the new president of its board of directors, with Bruce Krauskopf, left, stepping into the role of vice president.

"WCJC Foundation welcomes new leadership"

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation recently announced Gary Gillen as the new President of its Board of Directors, with Bruce Krauskopf stepping into the role of Vice President. Their leadership will guide the Foundation’s continued efforts to support WCJC students and programs.

Unofficial 2024 Matagorda County voting totals

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Matagorda County 2024 unofficial vote returns are in with 13,345 votes cast out of 22,338 registered voters.Republican candidate Rick Deleon won Sheriff with 9,307 total votes.Matagorda ISD Trustee Position 3 went to Gina Treybig with 250 votes.Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1 Port of...

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"County approves $40K grant to EAC’s wide range of programs" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Commissioners Court approved a resolution certifying the county has made a $40,000 grant to the Economic Action Committee (EAC) of the Gulf Coast at the court’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 28.

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"BCCDC board OKs 3 grants" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Bay City Community Development Corporation (BCCDC) board members unanimously approved three business grants at their monthly meeting Monday afternoon.

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"Early vote numbers are brisk" by: Mike Reddell

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Early voting is drawing large numbers in Matagorda County, and Friday is the last day to cast an early vote in the Nov. 5 general election. At Commissioners Court Monday morning, Oct. 28, County Clerk Stephanie Wurtz reported the total was 6,400 early votes cast.

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