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    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kindergarten students study penguins
    January 21, 2026
    Port O’Connor Elementary School kindergarten students have been busy learning about penguins.  The students compared if they were taller, shorter,...

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER Volunteers replace Seadrift flags
    January 21, 2026
    Michael Trowbridge and Kenneth Stuckey raise flags Jan. 15. The two volunteers were among several who replaced the flags lining the sides of the...

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO OLG spelling bee winners
    January 21, 2026
    Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School held its campus spelling bee Wednesday, Jan. 14. The following spellers will advance to the district bee in...

    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO HJM Elementary School spelling bee winners
    January 21, 2026
    HJM Elementary School recently held its campus spelling bee. Winners are as follows: Jack Thompson, fourth grade, alternate; Zayne Beaver, third...

    PALA to raise funds with 'A Nite at the Races'
    January 21, 2026
    Calhoun County 4-H Parent & Adult Leader Association (PALA) is inviting the community out for a night at the races 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Drifter’s Hall as part of a...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Happy New Year from first grade
    January 14, 2026
    HJM Elementary School first grade students started the beginning of a new year when school started back Wednesday, Jan. 7. Pictured, students in...

    Calhoun County Meals on Wheels seeks drivers to open new routes
    January 14, 2026
    The Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association, Inc. is aiming to open a new meals on wheels route to serve the Point Comfort and Port Alto/Olivia area. According to The...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Former teacher visits students
    January 14, 2026
    Former HJM Elementary School kindergarten teacher, Cathy Stapp, recently visited with HJM students and read them a story. She is pictured with...

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Construction is underway at the former Shellfish Restaurant site, which will become 5D On Lavaca Bay. The new restaurant, part of the family-owned 5D chain, is expected to open in early 2026. New businesses, expansions signal growth in Port Lavaca
    December 31, 2025
    Port Lavaca saw steady commercial growth in 2025, with new businesses opening their doors and several major developments breaking ground or moving...

    Eriella Castillo, 6, reaches into falling faux snow as she plays among illuminated holiday decorations and a nativity scene during a community Christmas event hosted by the Garcia and Marek families on Westwood Drive, Dec. 19, part of their annual friendly competition and neighborhood celebration featuring lights, cocoa and cookies.

Photo by Tania French Families bring joy with housing decorations and community party
    December 25, 2025
    Children and adults marveled at lights, faux-snow and plenty of inflatable displays while enjoying hot cocoa and cookies at the homes of the Garcia...

    More than 1,250 letters to Santa received
    December 25, 2025
    Editor’s note: We were overwhelmed by the response to our annual Letters to Santa feature, with more than 1,250 letters submitted this year. Due to...

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Artist Chancelor Havlik stands next to his work-in-progress mural on the side of the Seadrift Sports Complex Dec. 18. Regional artist shares insight into new Seadrift murals
    December 24, 2025
    SEADRIFT —  Sitting beside the Seadrift Sports Complex Dec. 18, 30-year-old artist Chancelor Havlik carefully paints the stitches on a giant...

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER FLIPPING CAKES WITH SANTA: Masons give free Santa visit, breakfast...
    December 24, 2025
    Santa Claus holds a present at Lavaca Lodge #36 A.F. & A.M. Saturday, Dec. 6. During the event, he met with children and took photos as they...

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Morgan DeBusk, left, and her sister Charlie Jane DeBusk, right, help deliver Meals on Wheels to Seadrift resident Joyce Mullins. The girls delivered treats and sang Christmas songs to some of the clients. Local youth deliver Christmas cheer
    December 24, 2025
    SEADRIFT — A few community members received a holiday treat with their Calhoun County Meals on Wheels delivery thanks to volunteer Marion...

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER CHRISTMAS COMES TO TOWN: Santa ushers in holiday season during...
    December 24, 2025
    Santa Claus coasts down Port Lavaca Main Street Friday, Dec. 5, as part of the Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. The parade, which had more than...

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