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September 10, 2025

The sandcastles of life: The letter with the long long ending

September 10, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of an ongoing series.Olivia,Your letter postmarked November 12, 1908, was sent the same day Jim wrote it. That in itself feels like a marvel of...

OUR OPINION: Seadrift’s local government is coming apart at the seams

September 10, 2025

Just months after being sworn in, another mayor in Seadrift has resigned. Again.This time, it was Lori Thomas, who submitted her resignation citing...

From the desk of Development Services

September 3, 2025

Important information from the code: Any trees, bushes, shrubs or other vegetation that overhang any of the streets, alleys or driveways within the city limits shall be the...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Logan Bezencen and Jaiden Martinez race down the pier at Point Comfort’s bayfront Sept. 6 as part of the Scouting America 49th Annual Fish-O-Ree. Martinez and Bezencen would get their catch weighed at a nearby station.

Local Scouting America troops celebrate 49th Fish-O-Ree

September 10, 2025

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Young Astros fan ‘steals’ base during game

September 10, 2025

Liam Castillo may have gotten the best birthday gift he could imagine after being chosen to participate in the Chevy Youth Base Stealer Program...

Bauer trust now accepting grant applications

September 10, 2025

The Louise S. and W. H. Bauer Charitable Endowment Trust is accepting grant applications from charitable organizations located in Calhoun County. The trust, which was...

Port Lavaca Auto Group

Fall Sports 2025

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Charles Everett Fisher (1874 – 1958)

September 9, 2025

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Charles Everett Fisher (1874 – 1958)I have always loved history. It is a cornucopia of exciting events and amazing people. Texas...

Jessamine “Jessie” McFarland Penfield

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Jessamine “Jessie” McFarland Penfield

September 2, 2025

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Jessamine “Jessie” McFarland PenfieldJessamine (Jessie) McFarland was born on April 28, 1878, in Sweet Home, Lavaca County,...

Local Government

Remembering David Hall Commissioners court remembers local figure,...

September 10, 2025

Following his death Sept. 2, members of the public and the Calhoun County Commissioners Court spoke about the impact and legacy of commissioner David Hall during a Sept. 3...

Calhoun County Commissioner, Pct. 1, David Hall died the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Commissioner David Hall dies at 54

September 2, 2025

“It just hurts,” said Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy on the passing of Calhoun County Commissioner, Pct. 1, David Hall.Hall, 54, died early this...

Seadrift accepts mayor resignation

September 10, 2025

Council sets public hearing for budget, tax rate adoptionSeadrift City Council unanimously voted Sept. 2 during a special meeting to accept a letter of resignation from...

Remembering David Hall Commissioners court remembers local figure,...

September 10, 2025

Following his death Sept. 2, members of the public and the Calhoun County Commissioners Court spoke about the impact and legacy of commissioner David Hall during a Sept. 3...

A reward is being offered for information that will lead to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for scattering screws and nails across a nearly two-mile stretch of highway.

Nails, screws scattered on State Highway 185, reward offered

September 5, 2025

SEADRIFT – Screws and nails scattered across a nearly two-mile stretch of State Highway 185 on Wednesday, Sept. 3, has led to a reward being...

Nonprofits look ahead to October National Night Out and expo

September 10, 2025

Representatives of Calhoun County nonprofits met Sep. 3 at the Bauer Community Center to discuss the upcoming National Night Out and Community Expo event, as well as shared...

Nails, screws scattered on State Highway 185, reward offered

September 10, 2025

SEADRIFT – Screws and nails scattered across a nearly two-mile stretch of State Highway 185 on Wednesday, Sept. 3, has led to a reward being offered for information that...

DAVID HALL
Calhoun County Commissioner, Pct. 1

Commissioner David Hall dies at 54

September 10, 2025

“It just hurts,” said Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy on the passing of Calhoun County Commissioner, Pct. 1, David Hall.Hall, 54, died Tuesday,...

Shirley Anne Canion

Shirley Anne Canion

September 11, 2025

Shirley Anne Canion, 89, of Port Lavaca passed away September 5, 2025. She was born September 10, 1935 inPort Lavaca to George and Bessie Selby...

Richard Ysaguirre

Richard Ysaguirre

September 11, 2025

Richard Ysaguirre, 66, of Port Lavaca, Texas passed away July 31, 2025. He was born September 24, 1958 in Port Lavaca to Cruz and Guadalupe Licerio...

Minor Reese III - Wilson

Minor Reese III - Wilson

September 11, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the Reese family announces the passing of Minor Reese III - Wilson, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished son,...

OUR OPINION: Seadrift’s local government is coming apart at the seams

September 10, 2025

Just months after being sworn in, another mayor in Seadrift has resigned. Again.This time, it was Lori Thomas, who submitted her resignation citing...

Police/Court Reports

MANUEL LEE HEYSQUIERDO

UNSOLVED, STILL OPEN: Port Lavaca man killed in 1999 hit-and-run...

September 5, 2025

The body of Manuel Lee Heysquierdo, 20, of Port Lavaca, was found lying in the middle of FM 1090 in the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 21,...

Is that my grandfather’s hand?

September 3, 2025

This past week, I thought of my maternal grandfather. I haven’t thought of him for a long time because he died over 50 years ago. I’m not sure what inspired me to think...

Members of the Calhoun High School Marching Band perform during halftime Friday night at Sandcrab Stadium. The band’s dynamic brass section, complete with shining sousaphones and gold-plumed shakos, brought energy and spirit to the Sandcrabs’ home field.

Crab Mania Calhoun vs Sinton

September 11, 2025

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Photo by Martina Rodriguez
Jianna Campos (3) of Calhoun dives for a dig during the Sandies’ home match against Victoria West. Despite a solid start and strong defensive efforts, Calhoun dropped the match in four sets.

Sandies Volleyball

September 10, 2025

PHOTO by Bill Harvey
Calhoun quarterback Ashton Sternadel breaks through the Sinton defense during a 48-yard run in the first half of Friday night’s game at Sandcrab Stadium. Sternadel helped lead the Sandcrabs’ ground attack in a back-and-forth battle against the Pirates.

Cabrales scores four, but Sandcrabs come up short against Sinton

September 10, 2025

Calhoun racks up 410 yards and takes lead into fourth quarter before Pirates rally lateThe scuttlebutt around town last week was that the Sinton...

Regency Healthcare

Grace Funeral Home

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