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Crowds pack Port Lavaca’s Bayfront Peninsula Park July 3 to watch the city’s Star Spangled Bay Bash fireworks display. Alongside fireworks, visitors also enjoyed food trucks and toy vendors alongside other attractions.

Calhoun County erupts in patriotism on 4th of July weekend

Blue Harvest Market brings Boba and Asian flavors to Port Lavaca

A new store in Port Lavaca is introducing residents to a wider range of Asian flavors and food experiences. Blue Harvest Market recently opened its doors, offering a...

Senior center raises awareness for senior heat dangers

As the summer months begin to rise in temperature, residents across Texas will be relying on their AC units to keep them cool and beat the heat. But for those without...

We all want to help, but please don’t go to Kerr County right now

I don’t write as much as I used to, but today, my heart is breaking.The images and stories coming out of Kerr County have been haunting me for...

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Point Comfort Volunteer Fire Department (PCVFD) secretary Adriana Whitwell serves up a cheese-covered hot dog during the Point Comfort Bash at the Bay community event. Running out of chili after high sales, the PCVFD continued to serve hot dogs and raise funds throughout the June 28 event.

Popping off early: Point Comfort welcomes Fourth of July early with...

Fishing tournament looks to collect school supplies for students

Brand new pencils, crayons, notebooks and other school supplies are the highlight of going back to school each year. Picking out the perfect lunch kit and backpack is a...

Fireworks and festivities this Fourth of July

Fireworks will light up the Calhoun County coast this week as Port Lavaca and Port O’Connor prepare to host back-to-back Independence Day events.Port Lavaca’s Star Spangled...

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Wilkins Alumni Inc. member Doloris White presents Calhoun High School graduate Simone Roberts with a scholarship for $500 June 17. The scholarship was presented in front of a display covering the history of the Wilkins School of Port Lavaca, the first school in the area established for Black children.

CHS student receives historic Wilkins Alumni scholarship

Simone Roberts was awarded a $500 scholarship from Wilkins Alumni Inc. member Doloris White June 17 at the Calhoun County Museum. The scholarship,...

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Participants take a break during the first Moms and Tots Walking Club, sponsored by the Texas Department of State Health Services, at Chocolate Bayou Park.

TDSHS aims to bridge connections through walking

As a way to be an emotional support system through the journey of motherhood, and build meaningful connections, the Texas Department of State...

ALLIGATOR SIGHTING: Alligator found on porch in Port Lavaca...

An alligator was spotted on the front porch of a Brookhollow home in Port Lavaca May 27, marking the third alleged sighting in the neighborhood over the past few months,...

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Striking a pose, Porschia Brooks spins a hula hoop around during the adults section of the Juneteenth hula-hoop contest June 15.

Port Lavaca community rallies around Juneteenth celebration

Despite rainy weather, crowds packed Bayfront Peninsula Park June 13-15 for Port Lavaca’s annual Juneteenth celebration. Alongside free food, games...

Dispatcher answers the ‘calls of duty’ for almost three decades

On Jan. 1, 1998, Delores Drake answered her first telephone call as a communication public safety professional. More than 28 years later, she is...

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Seadrift Police Chief Cheyenne Beaver enjoys a shrimp burger courtesy of Bubba’s Cajun Seafood during Shrimpfest 2025, June 7. The shrimp burger, only served during Shrimpfest, was a family recipe of Beavers and was later given to Bubba’s.

Bubblin’ with fun

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Participants of Global Running Day gather for a group photo June 5 at Bayfront Park Pavilion before the community run hosted by Soul to Sole Run Club.

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY: Soul to Sole Run Club celebrates Global Running...

To celebrate Global Running Day June 5, the Soul to Sole Run Club hosted a special event at the Bayfront Park Pavilion at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by...

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HJM students release butterflies on last day of school

HJM Elementary School first grade students in Macileigh Burriss’ class raised caterpillars to butterflies and released them on the last day of...

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