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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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Meghan Bergaila, Dockside Flippers founder, enjoys a cake celebrating the anniversary of her nonprofit in July.

Local educational nonprofit reflects on year of filming dolphins

Since July 2025, Meghan Bergaila has been documenting the wild dolphins near Port O’Connor for her educational nonprofit, Dockside Flippers. Now, a...

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Megan Arreguin’s bus is adorned with the faces of animals, waiting to transport 21 dogs July 6. The animals were transported to Von Ormy, Texas, and will be given vaccines and medical examinations before being sent to forever homes in Connecticut.

Nonprofit transports 21 dogs to new lives out of PL shelter

Held in kennels and transported by bus, 21 dogs travelled more than 200 miles away from Port Lavaca to Von Ormy July 6, with the final destination...

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Calhoun County local Keely Brumfield, with the assistance of her mother, go over her time at a Lions Club sponsored summer camp July 11 at the Bauer Exhibit Building. She was one among many children with Downs Syndrome who attended the camp free of charge last summer.

Port Lavaca Lions Club launches with official charter party

Port Lavaca Buc-ee’s to be renovated under 7-Eleven project name

According to information registered July 13 by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the Buc-ee’s in Port Lavaca will be...

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Baked goods stretch across the front of Village Grocery July 2 as part of a fundraising bake sale for Briana Janak, who had previously been injured in a shooting June 21.

Community holds bake sale for shooting victim

Community members from across Calhoun County came together Thursday, July 2, to support Port Lavaca local Briana Janak with a bake sale after she...

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Children add their artwork to a giant doodle poodle June 21 at the Bauer Community Center during Port Lavaca's Juneteenth celebration. The interactive activity was one of several family-friendly attractions offered throughout the event.

FROM THE BAYFRONT TO THE BAUER: Juneteenth celebration carries on...

Motorcade, tailgate celebration set for July 4 weekend

Community invited to take part in America 250 festivities as Port Lavaca marks nation's 250th birthdayAs Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the...

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...

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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...

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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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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...

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