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"Weekend events start Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
   With forecasters predicting mild temperatures and mostly sunny skies this weekend, there are several annual events on tap to take advantage of the weather.   Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s “Annual Chamber Banquet” starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck ISD’s 5K Run/Walk in support of Jacob “Goose” Guzman’s battle with cancer drew about 100 people Saturday, Jan. 10, at Van Vleck High School’s Burl McKinney Field. The event featured a “Kids Race” with the 5K Run/Walk following.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Van Vleck ISD’s 5K Run/Walk in support of Jacob “Goose” Guzman’s battle with cancer drew about 100 people Saturday, Jan. 10, at Van Vleck High School’s Burl McKinney Field. The event featured a “Kids Race” with the 5K Run/Walk following.

Guzman 5K draws a crowd

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Contributed photo A Bay City firefighter checks the interior of a shed that caught fire.

Contributed photo A Bay City firefighter checks the interior of a shed that caught fire.

Fire damages shed used as closet, office

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
   A shed used as a closet and office caught fire Saturday, Jan. 10.   The Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, Bay City Police Department, and Bay City Fire Marshal’s Office responded to a report of a fire at 2300 Oak Dr. about noon Saturday.
VVISD contributed photo Jacob Guzman in his Leopard uniform at a Van Vleck football game.

VVISD contributed photo Jacob Guzman in his Leopard uniform at a Van Vleck football game.

"Van Vleck rallies around Guzman" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Van Vleck ISD is hosting a 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Jan. 10, in support of Jacob “Goose” Guzman’s battle with cancer.The event features a “Kids Race” starting at 9:30 a.m. with the 5K Run/Walk following at 10 a.m. – all at Van Vleck High School’s Burl McKinney Field, 8980 TX35 North.
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