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De La Garza elected Port Lavaca Mayor; voters also decide school...

Port Lavaca will have a new mayor following Saturday’s unofficial election results, with Luis De La Garza defeating incumbent Jack Whitlow.De La...

A tree ripped in half by high wind speed lies fallen in the front yard of a Calhoun County home May 1. In reports obtained by the U.S. National Weather Service, wind speeds reached 119 mph in the Point Comfort area.

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Severe winds slam Calhoun County, flip 18-wheeler and damage...

Wind in Calhoun County hit speeds of 119 mph May 1, according to preliminary reports obtained by the U.S. National Weather Service, causing damage...

Little Chocolate Bayou phase 2 completed, county to sign new inmate...

During a regular meeting of the Calhoun County Commissioners Court held April 22, a certificate of completion was accepted for Phase 2 of the Little Chocolate Bayou Park...

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Claims Administrative Services Account Executive Romeo Saenz, center, presents the Billy E. Hibbs Safety Award to Calhoun County ISD Superintendent Evan Cardwell and CCISD Human Resources Director Angela Tullos at a recent school board meeting. The award acknowledges members who demonstrate strong performance in implementing proactive safety initiatives.

Calhoun County ISD recognized for workplace safety

Calhoun County ISD was one of more than 300 schools recognized for workplace safety by the Claims Administrative Services.The district received the...

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Port Lavaca Council members Daniel Aguirre, Rose Bland-Stewart, Justin Burke and Rosie Padron review a map of Port Lavaca April 20 during a joint meeting of Port Lavaca City Council and the city’s planning board. The map shows future zoning areas, which was the focal point of the meeting.

Port Lavaca City Council and Planning Board review zoning

Suspected arson reported by Port Lavaca Police Department

Port Lavaca Police Department (PLPD) has reported a suspected arson April 11, following a fire on the end of Stanley Lester Street behind the Marcus Navarro shopping...

Sheriff’s office pursues camera grant, begins boat ramp repairs

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved $131,625 in repairs to Froggie's Boat Ramp, as well as authorized the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to apply for a...

Port Lavaca Council talks ordinances, hears TCEQ violation risks

During a meeting held April 13, Port Lavaca City Council members approved ordinances related to entertainment centers and new stop signs, but chose to send another...

Seadrift City Council hears interim secretary report, faces TCEQ...

At its April 14 meeting, Seadrift City Council heard a report from interim city secretary Irma Parker on ongoing issues in the city, as well as from Public Works Director...

Russell Cain appointed to Calhoun Port Authority board

POINT COMFORT — Local Realtor Russell Cain was selected by the Calhoun Port Authority board to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by the...

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Calhoun County Emergency Communications Director Dolores Drake reviews a proclamation issued by the Calhoun County Commissioners Court April 8, recognizing April 12-18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Calhoun County.

Commissioners proclaim National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week:

Contract for shoreline and habitat restoration project approvedDuring a regular meeting held April 8, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court...

7-Eleven inquiry signals transition for Port Lavaca Buc-ee’s site

A recent inquiry about signage permits at the Buc-ee’s location at 2318 W. Main St. is fueling speculation that the site could transition to a...

Russell Cain appointed to Calhoun Port Authority board

POINT COMFORT – Local Realtor Russell Cain was selected by the Calhoun Port Authority board to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by the...

Local hospital reports financial loss for month of February

Memorial Medical Center (MMC) saw a financial loss for the month of February, according to a report shared during a Calhoun County Commissioners Court meeting April 1....

First steps for Olivia ammonia plant wither during commissioners...

A motion made by the Calhoun County Commissioners Court to create a reinvestment zone for a new ammonia plant in the Olivia-Port Alto area failed March 25 after receiving...

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