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Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell These three girls are the winners in the Bay City Sentinel’s Annual Christmas Coloring Contest. They are, from left: Hayden Jones, 9-12 age category; Kate Bartek, 5-8 category; and Brynn Mach, 2-4 category.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell These three girls are the winners in the Bay City Sentinel’s Annual Christmas Coloring Contest. They are, from left: Hayden Jones, 9-12 age category; Kate Bartek, 5-8 category; and Brynn Mach, 2-4 category.

Coloring contest winners

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

LCRA explains withdrawal from Arbuckle for Matagorda Bay

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
   The state-approved Water Management Plan requires LCRA to release water under certain circumstances to help maintain environmental flows in the Colorado River below Austin and into Matagorda Bay.  The requirements change based on the overall basin conditions on March 1, July 1 and Nov. 1.

Closings announced for 2026 New Year’s

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
   This year, New Year’s Eve falls on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day is Thursday, Jan. 1.  The U.S. Postal Service, banks, and other federal offices will only be closed on Thursday.  Regular federal offices, banks and Post Office hours and mail delivery will resume on Friday, Jan. 2.

A small cruise reveals different aspects of people’s lives

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
   Each year for more than 25 years, I have prepared a Christmas Story for the amusement of my family and friends. I write it the night before Christmas to feed my procrastination addiction. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season with the ones you love!  Christmas Cruise Carol  carol(v.) – c.
Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell A father and his two daughters found spring-like conditions during an early winter day at Le Tulle Park last Friday. The start of the winter solstice Dec. 21 has seemed out of character with frequent days in the 70s and low 80s. All three appeared to enjoy the playground and weather.

Sentinel Photo/MaLinda Reddell A father and his two daughters found spring-like conditions during an early winter day at Le Tulle Park last Friday. The start of the winter solstice Dec. 21 has seemed out of character with frequent days in the 70s and low 80s. All three appeared to enjoy the playground and weather.

A spring-like New Year’s

News Staff
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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