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    Best in Calhoun 2026
    Members of the Calhoun High School band carry their instruments along the track at Sandcrab Stadium before the Sandcrabs' Nov. 6 football game against Corpus Christi Moody.

    Calhoun vs. Corpus Christi Moody

    Photos by Daniel Varela

    Calhoun vs. Corpus Christi Moody
    Photos by Daniel Varela
    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun's Erick Melendez (3) carries the American flag while Raymond Cervantes (99) waves the Sandcrabs flag as the team charges onto the field before its 33-8 victory over Corpus Christi Moody on Friday, Nov. 6, at Sandcrab Stadium.

    Sandcrabs roll past Moody 33-8 in regular-seaso...

    Calhoun scores 33 first-half points, advances to bi-district playoffsCalhoun scored five...

    Sandcrabs roll past Moody 33-8 in regular-seaso...
    Calhoun scores 33 first-half points, advances to bi-district playoffsCalhoun scored five...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

    Supporting the Sandcrabs: Local church feeds CH...

    The Calhoun High School football team gathers for a dinner Nov. 5 at Grace Episcopal Church. The...

    Supporting the Sandcrabs: Local church feeds CH...
    The Calhoun High School football team gathers for a dinner Nov. 5 at Grace Episcopal Church. The...
    PHOTO BY SCHELLY BARTELS

    Keeping them warm: Veterans honored with homema...

    A group of veterans show off their new quilts Nov. 4 at the Bauer Exhibit Building. The quilts...

    Keeping them warm: Veterans honored with homema...
    A group of veterans show off their new quilts Nov. 4 at the Bauer Exhibit Building. The quilts...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
A Hohonu sensor sits suspended above the water while monitoring its height. Calhoun County will soon feature similar sensors placed near roads at risk of flooding. 

    New flood warning sensor network coming to Calh...

    Calhoun County is set to gain a new flood sensor network following an announcement Oct. 28. The...

    New flood warning sensor network coming to Calh...
    Calhoun County is set to gain a new flood sensor network following an announcement Oct. 28. The...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
A new wooden seal was revealed at Calhoun County Commissioners Court Nov. 4. The wooden carving was donated by a county resident.

    Commissioners advertise bids for drainage

    Calhoun County Commissioners Court voted Nov. 4 to advertise for bids on a drainage project and...

    Commissioners advertise bids for drainage
    Calhoun County Commissioners Court voted Nov. 4 to advertise for bids on a drainage project and...
    PHOTO BY Tania French

    The spirits take their final bow

    The six cast members of the 2026 Port Lavaca Cemetery Tour gather for a photo following the final...

    The spirits take their final bow
    The six cast members of the 2026 Port Lavaca Cemetery Tour gather for a photo following the final...
    Calhoun cheerleaders take school spirit to new heights with a towering stunt, proudly displaying their black-and-gold colors during Friday night's football festivities.

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs Corpus Christi Miller

    Photos by Daniel Varela

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs Corpus Christi Miller
    Photos by Daniel Varela
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    Printed Paper Online
    November 11, 2026

    Community
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Supporting the Sandcrabs: Local church feeds CHS football team...
    November 11, 2026
    The Calhoun High School football team gathers for a dinner Nov. 5 at Grace Episcopal Church. The meal was provided by Russell Cain.
    PHOTO BY SCHELLY BARTELS Keeping them warm: Veterans honored with homemade quilts by guild
    November 11, 2026
    A group of veterans show off their new quilts Nov. 4 at the Bauer Exhibit Building. The quilts were handmade and given to the veterans by the...
    CHS teaching pathway students mentor at elementary schools
    November 11, 2026
    “I think this program is an amazing opportunity for high school students to explore the teaching profession before graduation.”That is how HJM Elementary School teacher and...
    History
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JASPER ALFRED CUELLAR, SR (1919-1999)
    November 3, 2026
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JASPER ALFRED CUELLAR, SR (1919-1999)The true strength of a town or community are the people who live and work within it. A...
    Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School
    Local Government
    Voters overwhelmingly reject CCISD tax hike; return incumbents to...
    November 4, 2026
    Calhoun County voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed school district tax increase and reelected County Judge Vern Lyssy and Precinct 1...
    Lyssy, Martinez reelected; CCISD tax rate proposition fails
    November 4, 2026
    CALHOUN COUNTY — Calhoun County voters reelected County Judge Vern Lyssy and Precinct 1 Commissioner John A. Martinez on Tuesday, Nov. 3, while...
    Local News
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
A Hohonu sensor sits suspended above the water while monitoring its height. Calhoun County will soon feature similar sensors placed near roads at risk of flooding.  New flood warning sensor network coming to Calhoun County
    November 11, 2026
    Calhoun County is set to gain a new flood sensor network following an announcement Oct. 28. The new Texas Flood Early Warning System will provide...
    Seadrift extends local state of disaster
    November 11, 2026
    Seadrift City Council took action Nov. 6 during a special meeting to extend the city’s ongoing declaration of a local state of disaster for another 30 days, pushing the end...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
A new wooden seal was revealed at Calhoun County Commissioners Court Nov. 4. The wooden carving was donated by a county resident. Commissioners advertise bids for drainage
    November 11, 2026
    Calhoun County Commissioners Court voted Nov. 4 to advertise for bids on a drainage project and to issue the final payment for Six Mile...
    News
    PHOTO BY Tania French The spirits take their final bow
    November 11, 2026
    The six cast members of the 2026 Port Lavaca Cemetery Tour gather for a photo following the final performance Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Port Lavaca...
    MMC CEO reports positive September for hospital
    November 11, 2026
    Memorial Medical Center had a net positive September in a report delivered Nov. 4 to the Calhoun County Commissioners Court by MMC CEO Erin Clevenger.MMC had a net gain of...
    CCISD Innovation committee to bring policy changes to board
    November 11, 2026
    A set of policy exemptions dictating school year length and grievance hearing procedures was approved Nov. 2 by a special committee of the Calhoun County Independent School...
    Obituaries
    Anita Jo Frankson Robinson Anita Jo Frankson Robinson
    November 11, 2026
    Anita Jo Frankson Robinson, 92, of Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2026. She was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother,...
    Lester Ray Barefield Lester Ray Barefield
    November 4, 2026
    Lester Ray Barefield, 60, of Port Lavaca, Tx passed away on October 9th, 2026.Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 419 W....
    Sports
    Members of the Calhoun High School band carry their instruments along the track at Sandcrab Stadium before the Sandcrabs' Nov. 6 football game against Corpus Christi Moody. Calhoun vs. Corpus Christi Moody
    November 11, 2026
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    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun's Erick Melendez (3) carries the American flag while Raymond Cervantes (99) waves the Sandcrabs flag as the team charges onto the field before its 33-8 victory over Corpus Christi Moody on Friday, Nov. 6, at Sandcrab Stadium. Sandcrabs roll past Moody 33-8 in regular-season finale
    November 11, 2026
    Calhoun scores 33 first-half points, advances to bi-district playoffsCalhoun scored five touchdowns in the first half, including a defensive score,...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Supporting the Sandcrabs: Local church feeds CHS football team...
    November 11, 2026
    The Calhoun High School football team gathers for a dinner Nov. 5 at Grace Episcopal Church. The meal was provided by Russell Cain.
    Calhoun County Life
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