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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...

Goodbye Walnut 8: Standing still at a crossroads: Which way will...

Even when I first arrived in Calhoun County in early 2023, there was one thing that stood out to me more than anything else about the area: the sheer, raw potential.But as...

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...

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...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Former Calhoun High School art teacher Laurie Holman stands next to an art piece she created and donated to Port Lavaca City Hall in late May.

Leaving something behind: Departing CHS teacher donates ...

With the school year now over, Calhoun High School (CHS) art teacher Laurie Holman is bidding farewell to Calhoun County for a new job — but before...

Regency Healthcare

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...

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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 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...

Calhoun Port Authority announces routine maintenance dredging of ...

POINT COMFORT - The Calhoun Port Authority announced that routine maintenance dredging of the Matagorda Ship Channel will soon be underway. “We are expecting work to start...

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
U.S. Small Business Administration staff work May 28 inside their office, located at 104 S. William St. in Victoria.

Small Business Administration offers loans for Point Comfort storm...

Calhoun County residents whose homes or businesses were damaged by weather from April 26 to May 1 will be eligible to apply for low interest loans...

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...

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...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER

Splash of summer: Painter adds art to Main Street windows

Local artist Maranda Rippee, also known by Sarsaparilla, helps bring in some summer vibes June 4 as she paints the windows on a Port Lavaca Main...

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,...

Joyce Marie Faught Ruddick

Joyce Marie Faught Ruddick

Joyce Marie Faught Ruddick, 85, of Port Lavaca, TX passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on August 3rd,...

Joaquin E. Lerma

Joaquin E. Lerma

Joaquin E. Lerma, 95, of Port Lavaca passed away May 20, 2026. He was born September 16, 1930 in Port Lavaca to Joaquin and Tomasita Lerma. He was...

Fall Sports 2025

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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