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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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Family cuts ribbon for new dessert shop on Austin Street

The Madera family and several visitors cut the ribbon on their new business located at W. 1116 Austin St. June 6, Paleteria Disfruta. The new...

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Due to an oversight, this photo of Calhoun High School’s 2026 Prom royalty was not previously published. Pictured are (from left) Prince Jojo...

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Ribbon cutting celebrates new Little Chocolate Bayou Park

County commissioners, employees and visitors celebrate the grand opening of Little Chocolate Bayou Park June 6 with a ribbon cutting. The new...

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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...

Port O'Connor Elementary Closure Transition Plan

CCISD trustees to consider closing Port O'Connor Elementary, moving...

Calhoun County Independent School District trustees are scheduled to vote on a resolution to close Port O'Connor Elementary School, following a...

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Texas Master Naturalist Brigid Berger gives a presentation on native plants May 30 in the Port O’Connor Library. The lecture followed the grand opening of the Port O’Connor branch’s new seed library, which allows locals to collect or deposit seeds such as those discussed by Berger.

Planting seeds: POC Library adds new seed library for community

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Swimming lessons through the Calhoun County YMCA filled up fast. Classes are available through the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA. The Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA manages the City Pool in Victoria.

Life jackets, swimming skills key to water safety

Things happen on both land and sea. Knowing what to do on land is easier because that’s where people are most comfortable. But on the sea, it is a...

2026 Prom Royaly

Calhoun High School’s 2026 Prom royalty included (from left) Prince Jojo Baldera, Princess Delilah Dowell, Queen Taylor Vallair and King Kontayne...

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