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    Hand count of Calhoun County Republican ballots takes nearly 34...
    March 5, 2026
    CALHOUN COUNTY  — Republican primary unofficial results in Calhoun County were finalized Wednesday evening after a hand count of ballots that...

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Local Port Lavaca historian Irene Thompson-Etheridge speaks about the history of hair and braids Feb. 28 at Drifter’s Hall as part of the Wilkin Alumni Inc.-hosted Black History Month Celebration. In her presentation, she informed visitors of how slaves used braids to communicate and share escape plans from slavery. Celebrating 100 years: Community celebrates Black History Month...
    March 4, 2026

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Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce member Jody Overton holds a bundle of tickets Feb. 27 at the Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce Member Appreciation Casino Night. She was one of many who attended the event and entered into drawings for prizes. High rolling: Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce hosts casino night
    March 4, 2026

    POC librarian reflects on new expansion and impact
    March 4, 2026
    The Port O’Connor Library celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its new expansion Feb. 20, following approximately three years of planning, fundraising and...
    Calhoun County Republican primary election counting continues early...
    March 4, 2026
    Volunteers are still counting Republican primary ballots early Wednesday morning as the process stretches hours beyond when polls closed.As of 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, no...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Family members and church-goers sit and chat over pancakes and coffee Feb. 17. The event, hosted by Grace Episcopal Church, raised money to send children from across denominations to faith-based summer camps with no charge.  Pancakes for kids: Local church hosts annual Shrove Tuesday pancake...
    February 25, 2026

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ready to read: New wing of POC library opens to public
    February 25, 2026
    Calhoun County elected officials and staff joined hands with the public Friday, Feb. 20, to officially open a new wing of the Port O’Connor Library. 

    100 years celebrating Black History: Local nonprofit celebrates 100...
    February 25, 2026
    This February, Calhoun County will celebrate the 100th year of Black History Month and as the historic month reaches this centennial milestone, members of the Port Lavaca...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER Port Lavaca Rotary Club honors Presidents Day with flags
    February 18, 2026
    Port Lavaca Rotary Club student volunteer Jonathan Lin unfurls a flag early in the morning of Monday, Feb. 16. He was one of many volunteers who...

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Campus Safety
    February 18, 2026
    Calhoun County ISD police officer Andrew Dimas is recognized by Seadrift School students for his dedication to campus safety and his daily support...

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER Port Lavaca Main Street Theatre hosts “Love Letters” production
    February 18, 2026
    Taking on the roles of Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, Betty Birdwell and Rusty Henderson perform live on stage at the Port Lavaca...

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kindergarten students learn about shadows for Groundhog Day
    February 11, 2026
    Port O’Connor Elementary School kindergarten students Birdie Griffith, Brystol McCabe, Kimberly Tolar, Cody Skipper, Aubrey Pompa and Mia Donnelly...

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO HJM students appreciate their counselor
    February 11, 2026
    HJM Elementary School first grade students show their appreciation for counselor Tammy Boehl during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 2-6. The...

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO POC January students of the month
    February 11, 2026
    Port O’Connor Elementary School students of the month for January are Liam Donnelly, Kyson Atkins, Jagger Tubbs, Lucian Baird, Reef Chance and Kai...

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO HJM second graders are successful writers
    February 11, 2026
    HJM Elementary School second grade students are successfully writing short constructed responses. Pictured, students Alexis Dugi, Weien Huang and...

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