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🌱 What does the new NRC violation mean for Matagorda’s nuclear plant?

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In today's newsletter:

  • What does the new NRC violation mean for Matagorda's nuclear plant?
  • How a new coastal recreation area could reshape Matagorda County's future

Also on today's calendar: El Maton National Hall Live Music Sundays.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NRC cites STP over unapproved reactor change (baycitytribune.com) — Matagorda County's South Texas Project nuclear plant was cited by federal regulators for making a facility change without the required license amendment, causing a reactor trip, though no safety threat is reported. The NRC stresses this 2026 violation is separate from earlier 2024 shutdowns, and recent assessments still rate the plant's overall performance as preserving public health and safety.
   

• Cornyn proposes 170-mile national recreation area along Texas coast (galvnews.com) — Residents of Matagorda County could see new federal attention and potential funding if a proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area becomes reality, covering coastline from Jefferson through Matagorda counties. Local leaders and economic development groups in Matagorda back the plan, which aims to boost recreation and conservation while preserving local control and supporting the region's industrial economy.
   

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