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    Hand count of Calhoun County Republican ballots takes nearly 34...
    March 5, 2026
    CALHOUN COUNTY  — Republican primary unofficial results in Calhoun County were finalized Wednesday evening after a hand count of ballots that...

    Port receives unqualified opinion for FY 2025 audit
    March 4, 2026
    POINT COMFORT – The fiscal year 2025 audit for the Calhoun Port Authority will be submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association’s award program.The audit was...
    Commissioners thank firefighters, approve airport layout
    March 4, 2026
    Following several wildfires that scorched sections of Calhoun County, Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy thanked local firefighters for their efforts during a Feb. 25 meeting....
    THC welcomes Port Lavaca into downtown revitalization project
    February 25, 2026
    At its January meeting in Houston, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) welcomed the city of Port Lavaca and 23 other Texas communities into the THC’s First Street...
    New newsletter explains CCISD’s school funding
    February 25, 2026
    Calhoun County ISD has created a newsletter aimed at explaining the complexities of school finance to parents and community members.The Money Matters newsletter dropped its...
    Maintenance dredging bids under review
    February 18, 2026
    POINT COMFORT – Dredging of the Matagorda Ship Channel is expected to begin in April.The Calhoun Port Authority was informed the U.S. Corps of Engineers is reviewing bids...
    Seadrift discusses curfew, cameras and security
    February 18, 2026
    Seadrift City Council postponed a curfew ordinance vote related to the city parks and baseball field following an incident with an unhoused man during its Feb. 10 meeting....
    Texas AgriLife Extension agents give report on 2025 activity
    February 11, 2026
    Local Texas AgriLife Extension agents gave their 2025 activity reports to the Calhoun County Commissioners Court Feb. 4, detailing their ongoing programs and...
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Calhoun County Commissioners John Martinez, Ronny Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese and Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy sign paperwork for the new Magnolia Beach Volunteer Fire Department fire station on Feb. 4. Commissioners send out bid for MBVFD fire station
    February 11, 2026
    During its Feb. 4 meeting, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court took another step toward the construction of the Magnolia Beach Volunteer Fire...

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Commissioners John Martinez, Ronny Best, Joel Behrens, Gary Reese and Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy wish county staff member Cristy Tuazon a happy retirement Jan. 28. Tuazon served the county for more than 15 years. Commissioners discuss new rodeo event, accept library donation
    February 4, 2026
    During its Jan. 28 meeting, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court discussed a new event coming to Calhoun County in September, as well as...

    Port Lavaca passes on Republic, awards contract for shoreline
    February 4, 2026
    During its Jan. 26 meeting, Port Lavaca City Council took no action on a contract proposal from Republic Services, as well as awarded a contract for its living shoreline...
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TruBridge representatives Merideth Wilson, Andrea Romeo and Corey Lytle speak to the Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers Jan. 28. During the meeting, they discussed how TruBridge can better serve the hospital. MMC reports positive start for 2026, hears from TruBridge
    February 4, 2026
    During its regular meeting Jan. 28, the Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers received multiple reports, including that the hospital made a net...

    Community food pantry sees increase in recipients in 2025
    January 28, 2026
    The Calhoun County Community Ministries Food Pantry (CCCMP) reported an increase in 2025 of recipients of its services Jan. 21, alongside an increase in community support...
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Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy, alongside commissioners John Martinez, Ronny Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese sign a resolution of support Jan. 21 for the West Side Calhoun County Navigation District. Commissioners OK hospital roof change, appoint compliance deputy
    January 28, 2026
    During its Jan. 21 meeting, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved an engineering amendment to the Memorial Medical Center HVAC and roof...

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TxDot employees wear blue in support of  Wear Blue Day, raising awareness about human trafficking. TxDOT calls for greater awareness to fight human trafficking
    January 21, 2026
    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is raising awareness about the tragic reality of human trafficking and empowering employees and...

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