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Waves of Chaos: The road back to fitness isn't always smooth

I should know better.I should know better because if something is going to go wrong, it’s going to go wrong to me. And there I was, locked out of my truck.But let’s back up...

Muddy Mutts owner Callie Shackelford shows off her automated wash tub June 10. The automated tub swaps between water, shampoo and conditioner with a button press.

New self-service dog wash business to open in Port Lavaca

A new business concept will be opening in Port Lavaca, allowing pet owners to use a new self-service grooming center. Going by the name Muddy...

PHOTO BY Tania French

MAKING LEMONADE OUT OF LEMONS

Azrael Sanchez, 10, mixes watermelon lemonade at Big A & Baby G's Lemonade Stand during Lemonade Day Calhoun County on Saturday. Like dozens of...

Port Lavaca named Film Friendly Texas Certified Community

The City of Port Lavaca has been designated a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission, a recognition state officials...

Women in Business

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: SHUG

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: SHUG (1956-2008)I have titled this Tombstone Tuesday a little different than the others I have written about, but there are...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY : JUDGE JAMES MCCOPPIN

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY : JUDGE JAMES MCCOPPIN (1821-1883)In the history of Calhoun County, few men left their mark on both the maritime industry and...

Local Government

Community members fill the HJM Elementary School cafeteria during a June 15 public hearing and Calhoun County Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. Originally scheduled for the CCISD Administration Building boardroom, the meeting was moved to accommodate the large crowd gathered to voice opposition to proposals that would have closed Port O’Connor Elementary School and merged Seadrift School's seventh- and eighth-grade classes with Travis Middle School. The board later voted to indefinitely postpone both measures. (Photo by CJ Vetter)

CCISD trustees postpone Port O’Connor closure, Seadrift grade...

The Calhoun County Independent School District Board of Trustees voted June 15 to indefinitely postpone the proposed closure of Port O’Connor...

Calhoun Port Authority decision to fill District 4 seat postponed

POINT COMFORT – The Calhoun Port Authority Board of Trustees voted to table a decision on filling the vacant District 4 seat Wednesday, July 10, during its regular...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office investigator Tyrone Harris speaks about an upcoming event scheduled Aug. 9 at the Calhoun County Commissioners Court. The event, which donated more than 300 back packs last year, will be held at Little Chocolate Bayou Park and provide free food and school supplies to children.

Court finalizes payment for new park, upgrades auditing process

During a regular meeting June 3, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a payment for Bill Sanders Memorial Park, took action to update...

Port Lavaca ordinance blocks game centers, director says

After more than two months since its approval by Port Lavaca City Council, an ordinance designed to limit the number of game rooms and gambling centers in the city has...

Memorial Medical Center reports financial loss during April

In a report delivered June 10 before the Calhoun County Commissioners Court, Memorial Medical Center (MMC) CEO Erin Clevenger reported another month of losses for the...

Dow begins layoffs

Dow Chemical Company has begun a global reduction of approximately 4,500 roles and notifying affected employees.The layoffs will affect some roles at the company’s...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Port O’Connor engineer Eddie Kirst illustrates the use and function of a vacuum pipe and seal to board members of the Port O’Connor Public Improvement District June 9.

POC Improvement District pursue $7 million bond for wastewater

In a special meeting held June 9, Port O’Connor Improvement District (POCID) board members voted to authorize an approximately $7.5 million bond...

Calhoun Port Authority decision to fill District 4 seat postponed

POINT COMFORT – The Calhoun Port Authority Board of Directors voted to table a decision on filling the vacant District 4 seat Wednesday, June 10, during its regular...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Port Lavaca Police Chief Tobie Bias is sworn in on the morning of Monday, June 8. In attendance were several members of the public, Bias’ family and city officials.

Jody Weaver finalized as PL city manager, Grant picked for JP

After more than six years of working as interim-city manager for Port Lavaca, Jody Weaver had the interim in her title dropped following a vote...

Ann Kathryn Sharp Harrison

Ann Kathryn Sharp Harrison

Ann Kathryn Sharp Harrison, 100, of Port O'Connor, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 3,...

Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School

Calhoun County Life

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER

Samantha Tanton speaks during a June 10 gathering of parents at King Fisher Beach Park in Port O’Connor. Parents discussed proposed Calhoun County ISD plans that would move Seadrift seventh- and eighth-grade students to Travis Middle School and close Port O’Connor Elementary School.

Port O’Connor, Seadrift parents organize opposition to CCISD school...

PORT O’CONNOR — Twenty-nine parents from Port O’Connor and Seadrift gathered Wednesday afternoon at King Fisher Beach Park Pavilion to coordinate...

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