🌱 Bay City-born rapper lands major 2026 rodeo double-feature slot

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• Bay City-born rapper lands major 2026 rodeo double-feature slot

Also on today's calendar: Van Vleck Leopards vs Palacios Sharks.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
• Saturday: Breezy with lots of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sikeston Jaycees announce double-feature Saturday night at the 2026 rodeo (kfvs12.com) — A Bay City-born rapper known as That Mexican OT will share a double-feature bill with country artist Braxton Keith at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Organizers say the high-energy pairing should appeal to a wide range of fans. Other nights will feature Tucker Wetmore, Blake Whiten, and Hudson Westbrook.
   

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Friday December 19

• Van Vleck Leopards vs Elsik Rams
  Van Vleck School District, 142 S 4th St, Van Vleck
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Van Vleck Leopards vs Palacios Sharks
  Van Vleck School District , 142 S 4th St , Van Vleck
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Amazing Oysters - Matagorda, TX 2025
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
  10:00 am

Friday December 19

• Beach Craft
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
  9:00 am
• Beach Craft - Matagorda, TX 2025
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
  9:00 am
• Fish Prints - Matagorda, TX 2025
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
  9:00 am
• Fish Prints
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
  9:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Paddle and Stroll
  Matagorda Bay Nature Park , 6420 FM Rd 2031 , Matagorda
  9:00 am
• Sweeny - School Age: Movie and Craft
  Sweeny Library , 205 W Ashley Wilson Rd , Sweeny
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• SPJST Meetings
  SPJST Lodge 81 , 13609 Violet St , Needville
  12:00 pm
• Last Minute Holiday Market
  Columbia Historical Museum , 247 E Brazos Ave , West Columbia
  2:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Conflict Management Training Bootcamp in Bay City, TX
  Bay City Service Center (USO) , 2105 Avenue M , Bay City
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Matagorda

• An Insider's Guide to Matagorda, Texas (factpatrol.com)
• Commissioner Sid Miller issues alert to producers on pasture Mealybug (bannerpresspaper.com)

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