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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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Kelli, Christine and Lupe Nevarez stand in front of their vividly teal cow, located outside their restaurant on West Virginia Street, Port Lavaca. The family-owned business is celebrating their top 10 placement on the Texas Monthly statewide best Texas BBQ Joint rankings.

LaVaca has the meat: Local barbecue joint lands in No. 8 spot in...

When it comes to LaVaca BBQ, the Nevarez family-owned business said it has two simple goals: to have the highest quality barbecue available and to...

In remembrance: Port Lavaca honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

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Port Lavaca Fire Department first responders and their mascot Sparky join in the celebration at McDonalds May 21 as part of a community event hosted by the fast-food chain.

First responders and McFlurries - McDonalds hosts community event...

Local residents enjoy trail ride

Local resident Kay McPerson takes part in the 11th annual Urban Cowboy Beach Bash Trail ride this past weekend at Magnolia Beach. Riders rode along...

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