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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.
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

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

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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.Registration for...
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