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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...

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Members of Memorial Medical Center management look over a audit of the hospital’s 2024 financial statement.

Hospital board hears update on audit, performs well in drill

The Memorial Medical Center Hospital Board of Managers received an update on an ongoing audit of its 2024 financial year, as well as receiving...

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Calhoun County E911 Executive Director Raquel Morales shows off an address plate to a group of Calhoun County residents. Signs such as these help first responders locate properties during responses.

MBVFD briefs locals and newcomers on disaster response

Magnolia Beach is seeing more and more residents according to Misty Waffle, volunteer for the Magnolia Beach Volunteer Fire Department (MBVFD) -...

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Gerhardt “Gary” John Jackson protests outside the Calhoun County ISD District Office Tuesday, June 24, during the district parent and stakeholder meeting.

Federal program funding explained in stakeholder meeting

Inside the Calhoun County ISD Boardroom a required parent and stakeholder meeting proceeded while a one-man protest went on outside Tuesday, June...

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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...

One dead, three injured following three vehicle crash

A crash killed one woman and injured several others at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday near State Highway 35 and FM 1593 in Calhoun County, according...

Court honors county EMS, Clean Coast Texas presents flood solutions

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court honored the Calhoun County EMS and listened to a presentation during its June 18 regular meeting.Calhoun County EMS was honored for...

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Retired Hope High School Principal Dwana Finster informed the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees of two awards the school had received from the Texas Association of Alternative Education during its Monday, June 16, meeting. The high school received the Best Practices Award for its innovative processes and results. Nathan Almanzar, a Formosa Plastics employee, received the organization’s Friend of Alternative Education for his mentorship at HHS. From left are Superintendent Evan Cardwell, Finster and Almanzar.

New principal hired to helm Hope/Flex High School

Breanna Carey was selected to take over the reins of Hope/Flex High School by the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees during its Monday, June 19,...

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Area youth play games at the Bayfront Beats Summer Concert Series which kicked off this past Saturday. The free, family friendly event runs from 7...

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Calhoun County EMS personnel utilize the new training facility by practicing medical procedures.

Calhoun County EMS unveils new county training facility

Those passing by Calhoun County EMS (CCEMS) may have noticed a new building spring up over the last year. Featuring large garage doors and a...

Port board accepts audit as presented

POINT COMFORT – The financial position of the Calhoun Port Authority presents fairly, according to the annual audit that was presented at the Wednesday, June 11, meeting of...

Memorial Medical Center announces new CFO

During a report on its activity for the month of April and May at the Calhoun County Commissioners Court June 11 meeting, Memorial Medical Center (MMC) CEO Erin Clevenger...

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A screwworm fly larvae exposed under a microscope. Parasitic in nature, screwworm larvae feast on flesh inside of wounds, causing further damage to the creatures they parasitize.

Commissioners warn of screwworm, approve automatic door for library

Calhoun County Commissioners Court warned of a potential return of the parasitic screwworm fly during a June 11 regular meeting held at Calhoun...

Public encouraged to attend stakeholder meetings

Parent and stakeholder public hearings are an opportunity to give input for improving federally funded programs and assists Calhoun County ISD when applying for...

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