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Senior center raises awareness for senior heat dangers

As the summer months begin to rise in temperature, residents across Texas will be relying on their AC units to keep them cool and beat the heat. But for those without...

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Port Lavaca Council offers judge new agreement on magistration

Port Lavaca City Council voted to propose a memorandum of understanding with Municipal Court Judge Raymond Perez on June 30, as part of an effort...

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Angel Hernandez shows off her raspberry chocolate cookies in preparation for the Young Entrepreneur Market Day. The July 12 event will see children offer a variety of goods at Port Lavaca City Hall.

Student set to serve sweets at young entrepreneur market day

For 15-year-old Angel Hernandez, baking is a point of pride, she said, selling cookies, cakes and rolls to friends and family. But come July 12,...

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Musical instruments beam in the sunlight at Port Lavaca’s City Park Born Learning Trail. The instruments are geared to create a hands-on way to get creative, try something new and be expressive through music.

The sound of music rings in City Park

The 65th birthday wish of City of Port Lavaca Interim City Manager Jody Weaver is slowly coming to life at the Born Learning Trail at City...

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Several jars painted by Brilee Walker sit on a desk. They will be available for purchase on July 12 at the Young Entrepreneur Market at Port Lavaca City Hall.

Making paper for paper

Sisters create businesses in preparation for young entrepreneur marketAs summer progresses, more and more children are gearing up for the Young...

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On a map put together by several volunteers and historians, visitors to Port Lavaca can follow a trail that chronicles Black history in Port Lavaca.

Charting the past: Local historians chart trail covering Port...

Established in 1841, the city of Port Lavaca has persisted through more than 150 years of U.S. history. From the Civil War to the Civil Rights...

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...

Port Lavaca gears up for ‘35 on 35 Christmas in July’ trail

Port Lavaca is turning up the holiday spirit in the heat of summer with its upcoming “35 on 35” Christmas in July event, scheduled for Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 4...

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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...

SQUEEZE THE DAY: Calhoun County kids to set up shop Saturday

Lemonade stands operated by local youth will spring up across the county this Saturday, June 28, as the third annual Calhoun County Lemonade Day gets underway from noon to...

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Finnick and Juniper Raybon show off the products they plan to sell at “Space Candy” booth July 12 as part of the Young Entrepreneurs Market Day event.

Sweet in space: Children prepare for Young Entrepreneur’s Market

Young children looking to earn a little money are working on businesses, creating products and brainstorming all sorts of projects in preparation...

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Calhoun County 4-H member McKenna Guevara shows off her second place banner, which she received for educational presentation. She was one of many high school aged members who competed in College Station June 2 -5.

Local 4-H members compete at state level

Members from Calhoun County 4-H participated at Texas 4-H Roundup in Bryan-College Station June 2-5, which welcomed around 2,000 senior level, or...

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Seadrift Council Member Alysa Jarvis addresses Seadrift Mayor Lori Thomas during a meeting held June 10.

Seadrift mayor recalls statement, council member issues formal...

SEADRIFT - Disagreements over city law and accusations of harassment occurred during a Seadrift City Council meeting held June 10, as Seadrift...

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Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow presents Port Lavaca Fire Captain Boyd Staloch an award for his many years of service during a meeting held June 9.

Port Lavaca addresses substandard housing: Ward appointed to port...

Port Lavaca City Council continued its ongoing efforts to combat the high number of substandard and dilapidated properties located within city...

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Striking a pose, Porschia Brooks spins a hula hoop around during the adults section of the Juneteenth hula-hoop contest June 15.

Port Lavaca community rallies around Juneteenth celebration

Despite rainy weather, crowds packed Bayfront Peninsula Park June 13-15 for Port Lavaca’s annual Juneteenth celebration. Alongside free food, games...

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