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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Erwin Ward shows off his Man of the Year 2025 Award he received at the annual Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Banquet Jan. 15. Outgoing chair John Dickerson and Chair-Elect Savannah Cornelius join Ward in the presentation.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Erwin Ward shows off his Man of the Year 2025 Award he received at the annual Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Banquet Jan. 15. Outgoing chair John Dickerson and Chair-Elect Savannah Cornelius join Ward in the presentation.

"Annual chamber banquet recognizes Ward, Crow" by: Jessica Shepard

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
   The 2025 Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Man of the Year is Erwin Ward.  Danyel Crow is the 2025 Woman of the Year.  Ward and Crow were honored at the annual chamber banquet Thursday night, Jan. 15, at Bay City Civic Center.
Contributed photo The Matagorda County Sheriff's Office recently welcomed Chris Hadash, center, who is the new Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division. Hadash brings many years of law enforcement experience and education to the Sheriff's Office and will be a tremendous asset, said Sheriff Rick DeLeon, left. At right is Chief Deputy Robert Thompson.

Contributed photo The Matagorda County Sheriff's Office recently welcomed Chris Hadash, center, who is the new Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division. Hadash brings many years of law enforcement experience and education to the Sheriff's Office and will be a tremendous asset, said Sheriff Rick DeLeon, left. At right is Chief Deputy Robert Thompson.

Haddash joins Sheriff's Office

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026

"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.
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