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Remembering David Hall Commissioners court remembers local figure,...

September 10, 2025

Following his death Sept. 2, members of the public and the Calhoun County Commissioners Court spoke about the impact and legacy of commissioner David Hall during a Sept. 3...

Calhoun County Commissioner, Pct. 1, David Hall died the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Commissioner David Hall dies at 54

September 2, 2025

“It just hurts,” said Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy on the passing of Calhoun County Commissioner, Pct. 1, David Hall.Hall, 54, died early this...

Seadrift Mayor Lori Thomas submits letter of resignation

August 28, 2025

Seadrift Mayor Lori Thomas posted a letter of resignation from her position effective Aug. 28, stating that she is leaving office.In her...

Commissioners state opposition against senate bill, approve new...

August 13, 2025

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court stated its opposition toward a newly-instated Texas Senate bill that would limit its ability to communicate with the county’s...

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Calhoun County Commissioners David Hall, Ronald Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese, and Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy, look over documents regarding the remount of an ambulance owned by Calhoun County EMS.

Commissioners OK Seadrift street rehab and excavator financing

A section of Seadrift’s Main Street was approved for refurbishment alongside the financing of a new excavator during a regular meeting of the...

Port Lavaca council split on substandard building board

Port Lavaca City Council was divided on the creation of a new building and standards commission July 14, leading Mayor Jack Whitlow to be the tiebreaking vote.The new...

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Soul to Sole Run Club President Andy Cardona pitches an idea for a marathon to Port Lavaca City Council Monday July 7.

New marathon and fundraiser events pitched at council meeting

]During a special meeting held July 7, two new events were pitched to Port Lavaca City Council regarding a new marathon to be hosted by the local...

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Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy, alongside commissioners David Hall, Ron Best, Joel Behren and Gary Reese, celebrate the new naming of Little Chocolate Bayou Park with its new namesake McKinley Faye. As a wheelchair user, Faye served as an inspiration for its highly accessible features.

Commissioners hear complaint about EMS, update on grants

A complaint against Calhoun County EMS (CCEMS) was made and an update on General Lando Office (GLO) grant funded projects was given during a...

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Seadrift Council Member Alysa Jarvis addresses Seadrift Mayor Lori Thomas during a meeting held June 10.

Seadrift mayor recalls statement, council member issues formal...

SEADRIFT - Disagreements over city law and accusations of harassment occurred during a Seadrift City Council meeting held June 10, as Seadrift...

PL City Council hosts workshop to clarify annual budget, address...

Port Lavaca City Council looked to the future June 2 as part of a workshop focusing on its fiscal year 2025-26 policies and budget. As part of the workshop, council members...

Seadrift council approves raise, job description

Paul Gonzales not in attendance for first meeting following mayoral statement SEADRIFT — — A job description and raise were approved by Seadrift City Council during a...

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Seadrift Police Chief Cheyenne Beaver congratulates Seadrift Police Officer James Easley May 14 for earning his master peace officer license.

Seadrift approves drainage payments, eliminates stipend for council...

Seadrift City Council members voted May 13 on several items, approving a payment for more than $500,000 for the citywide drainage project and...

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Calhoun County Commissioner Gary Reese shows off a bust of himself he received from other commissioners as gift on May 14.

Commissioners nominate Formosa Plastics for economic program

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court took action to nominate Formosa Plastics for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program May 14, a state-level...

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Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow presents a proclamation, declaring May to be Motorcycle Awareness Month to a group of assembled bikers May 13.

Port Lavaca swears in council members, hears annual police report

Port Lavaca City Council swore in returning council member Rosie Padron and newcomer Rosemary Bland-Stewart and received an update from the Port...

Rosemary Bland-Stewart

Newly-elected Port Lavaca council member speaks on term goals

After winning the May 3 election for the District 5 council position, Rosemary Bland-Stewart is now one of the six council members who decide on...

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