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New construction permit application sent for Dow nuclear project

Dow and X-energy Reactor company announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a proposed advanced nuclear...

Commissioners approve cooperation agreement, shade structure

During a regular meeting held April 2, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a cooperative agreement between the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and U.S. Army...

In-school daycare for CCISD teachers proposed

The Calhoun County Board of Trustees heard a presentation on creating a daycare for the district during its regular meeting Monday, March 31.Superintendent Evan Cardwell...

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Anakin and Joshua Mesa dig into some hot dogs during the Harbor Children’s Alliance and Victim Center’s annual Celebrate the Child Picnic. The event was held to promote awareness of childhood abuse and help celebrate childhood, according to Children’s Harbor Alliance and Victim Center Maria Walton.

Celebrating childhood

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Chrissy Obregon and Justin Machicek dance across Port Lavaca’s Main Street, while the Rick Evans band plays during Iguana Fest.

Funky kinda fun: Newcomers share thoughts on Iguana Fest

Crowds packed onto Main Street April 5 for Port Lavaca’s annual Iguana Fest, where food and fun were the name of the game. This year’s event...

Several firearms and narcotics seized by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office sit on a table. The items were taken from a Port O’Connor residence on March 29.

CCSO search warrant results in one arrest

Port O' Connor - On Saturday, March 29, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies executed a search warrant in Port O' Connor. According to a...

MMC reports loss for February, prepares for measles

February saw the first financial loss of 2025 for Memorial Medical Center (MMC), according to MMC CEO Erin Clevenger during a hospital board meeting held March 26. In...

Woman in critical condition following crash in Point Comfort

One woman is in critical condition following a crash in Point Comfort at the intersection of State Highway 35 and FM 1593 at approximately 3:35 p.m. March 24.According to...

Adopt-a-dispatcher: Emergency Communications Division launches...

Known as the “first first-responders,” emergency dispatchers play an important role in providing emergency services to those in need. That’s why the Calhoun County...

Please dial again: AT&T seeks solutions to spotty service in Port...

PORT O’CONNOR — As a seaside community located near the intercoastal area, Port O’Connor has many positive qualities; between its fishing scene, beach and several nearby...

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Calhoun County Commissioners David Hall, Ronny Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese sign a proclamation for Calhoun County alongside Director of Belong Nicole Nguyen, The Children’s Harbor Alliance and Victim Center’s Executive Director Maria Walton, outreach coordinator Martha Perez, board chair Renette Todd and director of programs Jennifer Hahn.

Commissioners select District clerk, raise child abuse awareness

During a regular meeting held March 26, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court appointed Teresa Garcia as interim District clerk and proclaimed...

Seadrift City Council explores new waste disposal provider

Seadrift City Council held a public meeting March 18 to explore the possibility of replacing its current city operated waste management department with a contractor, White...

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Former Calhoun County District Clerk Anna Kabela holds up a challenge coin awarded to her by Calhoun County commissioners as part her retirement.

County issues burn ban, supports extending phone range

During its regular weekly meeting held March 18, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court issued a countywide burn ban and gave support to a request...

Several races canceled due to lack of candidates

The May 3 Municipal Election is drawing closer and the deadline to register to vote is right around the corner.There are five elections this cycle including Seadrift, Port...

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Public Health Nurse Jessica Wise demonstrates how to change the height of the chest straps on the car seat at the Spring Break Car Seat Check Up event held Thursday, March 13 at the Port Lavaca Walmart.

DSHS opens in Port Lavaca

Services provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services {DSHS} are now benefiting the residents of Calhoun County by addressing key...

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