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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.
WCJC photo From humble beginnings, WCJC has grown over the years into one of the top two-year educational institutions in the state. This year, the college marks its 80th Anniversary, a milestone that solidifies the institution’s role as a beacon of opportunity and hope for generations of students and the community as a whole.

WCJC photo From humble beginnings, WCJC has grown over the years into one of the top two-year educational institutions in the state. This year, the college marks its 80th Anniversary, a milestone that solidifies the institution’s role as a beacon of opportunity and hope for generations of students and the community as a whole.

WCJC marks 80th Anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026

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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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"CAST holds OAP auditions starting Sunday" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Community Actors of South Texas (CAST) is holding One-Act Play (OAP) auditions this weekend.Auditions for “Fighting Demons” and “Henchmen, 1603 London” are slated for 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the CAST theatre, 920 Nichols Ave in Bay City.

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"Annual Chamber Awards Banquet tickets on sale" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tickets are still available for the annual Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture’s awards banquet next week.Tickets are $40 per person or $500-5,000 for sponsorship tables of eight.The event starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St.
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