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“All of them wash up. It could be falling off boats, oilrigs, barges. It could be blowing off property. It could be from anywhere.”

Ranging reporter Tara Bozick explored the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge this morning, noticing all kinds of beautiful wildflowers. via Victoria Advocate

Working on the Tribune's annual Discover Matagorda guide these past couple of weeks provided a real eye-opener as to how much the county has changed and grown over the years. via The Daily Tribune

“Right now we are working with the Matagorda Harbor to plant some trees along the top of the hill that blocks the highway's view of the harbor”

Updated 36 minutes ago The Matagorda Area Chamber of Commerce is making strides not only to attract tourists, but also to improve the appearance of the quaint coastal tourist destination that Matagorda has ... via The Daily Tribune

Michael Corocoran , our cub reporter in Smithville, who calls with panting reports about the latest Brangelina sightings and stuff like that, shoots us this latest crumb from the set of Terrence Malick 's ... via The Austin American-Statesman

“To have that many concentrated in those two to three days is a pretty high number”

Detectives are roaming Texas beaches this week trying to find out if something out of the ordinary is killing dolphins. via KHOU-TV Houston

Get ready for your close-up. An open casting call for a major Hollywood family film is taking place Sunday at the Fireman's Hall in Matagorda. via Victoria Advocate

“We are seeking people of all ethnicities with timeless, non-modern looks.”

Anyone who missed the chance to audition for the casting call at the Bay City Civic Center on Saturday will have a second chance to be seen from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Fireman's Hall, 216 Market Street, in ... via The Daily Tribune

“We're viewing it as an outstanding success,"Craig Rieben, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokesman, said. "You always see the pelicans sitting on a pier post. It's almost iconic of your coastal areas.”

AUSTWELL The brown pelican may get booted off the endangered species list. As recovery efforts have brought the population of this endangered species to more than 620,000 brown pelicans across the country, the ... via Victoria Advocate

“Do we need this plant? And will it be completed on time? And the history of this has not been clear.”

BAY CITY Protesters stood at the entrance of the Bay City Civic Center on Tuesday afternoon holding anti-nuclear signs and voicing their opposition to the expansion of the South Texas Project, which would ... via Victoria Advocate

“It's just an informal opportunity for the people to talk to the NRC staff, the license applicant and advocacy groups”

BAY CITY The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled another round of public meetings to discuss the South Texas Project's combined license application for Unit 3 and Unit 4. The first meeting ... via Victoria Advocate

“This lady has been touching lives of children for over 16 years”

The Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presented the traditional awards plus one new award at the 85th annual banquet Friday night. via The Daily Tribune

“I expect 1 to 3 inches of rain along the coastline; 1 inch of rain widespread in southeast Texas”

Houston's sunny and perfect days are over for now. Rain chances are at 30 percent for lunchtime Tuesday, increasing to 60 percent by rush hour. via KHOU-TV Houston

“Moteur development International”

We want to hear from you about what people, places and things deserve a thumbs up or thumbs down. via Victoria Advocate

Updated 54 minutes ago Incumbent Robert Matthews is seeking election to the position of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1. He has served in the office since being appointed by the Commissioner's Court in ... via The Daily Tribune

Updated 17 minutes ago Rodeo Drive, Texas style Matagorda will soon sport fabulous palm trees lining its entrance. via The Daily Tribune