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VEDC gives info on new projects and data center coming to Calhoun

During a presentation delivered to Port Lavaca City Council July 13, Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) CEO Jonas Titus gave an update on several projects...

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HLSR 20k winner

Derrick Chu, second from right, was named the 2026 Calhoun County Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Area Go Texan $20,000 scholarship recipient....

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Filling the main hall of the Temple of Faith Church July 18 for a photo, visitors enjoyed live performances and coordinated routines at the free event.

Showing hope: Christian music show gives free haircuts, school...

Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) Superintendent Evan Cardwell reviews the district’s finances, alongside CCISD trustees Vinson Philips and Michael Williams, July 13. During the meeting, staff and district members discussed possible solutions to the district's financial deficit.

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CCISD seeks solutions to $4 million deficit, reviews STAAR results

The Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) Board of Trustees met July 13 to brainstorm plans to overcome the district’s $4 million...

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Calhoun County Life

Port authority board approves FY2027 budget

POINT COMFORT – The Calhoun Port Authority Board of Trustees approved a zero net revenue budget for fiscal year 2027 during a June 30 special meetingThe budget is set at...

County hears concerns on pier extension, awards bid

Following concerns from G&W Engineers regarding prices within the bids, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court voted July 15 to contract Hanna Concrete and Oilfield...

Members of the Calhoun County Independent School District Board of Trustees vote July 20 at H.J.M. Elementary School to close Port O’Connor Elementary School and consolidate the seventh and eighth grades at Seadrift School into Travis Middle School beginning with the 2026-27 school year. The motions passed by a 5-2 vote, with trustees Dana Dworaczyk, Brian Batts, Vinson Phillips, Bill Shrader and Michael Williams voting in favor. Trustees Tyler McAfee and Cynthia Alford voted against both measures.

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Port O’Connor Elementary to close, Seadrift to merge

Following a vote by the Calhoun County Independent School District Board of Trustees on July 20 at HJM Elementary School, Port O’Connor Elementary...

VEDC gives info on new projects and data center coming to Calhoun

During a presentation delivered to Port Lavaca City Council July 13, Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) CEO Jonas Titus gave an update on several projects...

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Seadrift Mayor Bill Cathey swears in newly appointed Seadrift council member Karen Neal July 14 during a regular Seadrift City Council Meeting.

Seadrift responds to minute inquiry, appoints new council member

During a regular monthly meeting of the Seadrift City Council held July 14, council members responded to citizen comments regarding errors in...

CCISD Board approves Port O’Connor Elementary closure, Seadrift ...

During a presentation delivered to Port Lavaca City Council July 13, Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) CEO Jonas Titus gave an update on several projects...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 31 weekly arrests

The arrest records made available through The Port Lavaca Wave newspaper are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has...

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