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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...

County signs radio agreement with Victoria, supports pilotage changes

At a regular meeting held March 12, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Victoria for radio interoperability, as well as...

Port Lavaca purchases toll system for Lighthouse Beach

Port Lavaca City Council approved a new electronic tollgate for Lighthouse Beach and expansion of the Christmas in July shopping event on March 10, as well as a new...

Traffic increases at the port

POINT COMFORT – Traffic at the Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort continues to tick up as 96 vessels came into the port in February, as reported to the Calhoun Port...

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An abandoned crab trap can be seen along the shoreline during the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal event. The cleanup effort spanned 10-day with 58 boats and 180 volunteers combing the local bays.

Successful crab trap removal improves health of bays

PORT O’CONNOR – As each crab trap, float and piece of trash was removed, the health of the bays in Calhoun County continues to improve.More than...

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Alexandra Beaver pins her spouse Seadrift Police Chief Cheyenne Beaver’s new badge on while Seadrift Mayor Pro-tem Tracey Johnson swears Beaver in as the new police chief of Seadrift.

Thomas confirmed Seadrift mayor, new public works director selected

Lori Stafford Thomas was confirmed as Seadrift’s next mayor during a Seadrift City Council meeting March 11, followed by a new public works...

Port Lavaca man charged with murder

An Arizona man is dead and a Port Lavaca man is behind bars and charged with murder, following an arrest made by Port Lavaca Police Department...

One dead following injury near Vanderveer Island

One man is dead following a boating-related injury on Vanderveer Island earlier this morning, March 13, at approximately 3 a.m.The injury involved...

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A trailer radar clocks the speed of a passing car on Commerce Street in Port Lavaca. The newly-purchased radar tracks speeds of passing vehicles and was set up by the Port Lavaca Police Department.

Check your speed: PLPD receives new trailer radars

Police chief and sheriff explain efficiencyThe Port Lavaca Police Department received two new trailer mounted radar units late last February as...

Point Comfort council discusses city happenings

POINT COMFORT – Point Comfort City Council provided updates on city departments, cancelled the upcoming election and more at its March 3 meeting. Parks and Recreation...

District clerk retires, recycle transfer station nears completion

At a regular meeting held on March 5, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court accepted a letter of retirement from County District Clerk Anna Kabela, issued a final payment...

Commissioners approve access for pipeline, awards bid on Green Lake...

During a regular meeting Feb. 26, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a request for a temporary workspace and access agreement for a new pipeline to Formosa and...

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Members of the Travis Middle School staff speak to the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees about programs they are implementing to help students achieve success at the Monday, Feb. 24, regular meeting.

TMS presents update on Lone Star Governance goals

SEADRIFT – Travis Middle School officials spoke about what the school is doing to help students achieve academic success as part of the Lone Star...

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Volunteer John Caylor and Calhoun High School senior Uriel Fuentes and junior Ashlee Barrientos stand near the first of four metal silhouettes, which are part of a project to immortalize the history of Olivia.

Silhouettes in time: Historical commission and CHS welders outline...

Members of the Calhoun County Historical Commission (CCHC) and Calhoun High School (CHS) welding students are working together to immortalize the...

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Visiting artist Zachary Lopez shows off some of his unique art pieces, which combine acrylic paints and comic strip backgrounds, during the Port Lavaca Art Walk.

Port Lavaca Art Walk brings artists into public spotlight

Musicians, painters, potters and more lined the streets of downtown Port Lavaca March 1, as part of the second annual Port Lavaca Art Walk. The...

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