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"Israel updates board on progress of ‘Camofest’" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
   Main Street Manager Tina Israel gave the latest “Camofest” event update to her board last week.   Those present for the Jan. 7 meeting were Kristi Lee, Karen Stephens, Carol Ann Huitt, Alice Lowery, Kaci Waller, Fran Baker, and Matthew Morales, while Cory McCray and Henry Perez were absent.

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"Weekend events start Thursday" by: Jessica Shepard

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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

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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

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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.

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"Cattlemen’s workshop dinner RSVPs due Jan. 19" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
The annual “Gulf Coast Regional Cattlemen’s Workshop & Trade Show” returns to the Bay City Civic Center Friday, Jan. 23.Matagorda County’s AgriLife Extension Office is requesting RSVPs for the beef dinner be made by 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, by calling 979-245-4100.
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.

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"Van Vleck rallies around Guzman" by: Jessica Shepard

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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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