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Measles on the rise: Local experts talk measles following West...

Following an outbreak of measles in West Texas reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the danger posed by measles has become more present,...

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A helicopter with the Texas A&M Forest Service dumps a pail of water on a fire. The fire expanded from a controlled burn near Lane Road.

Field fires burn more than 1,000 acres in Calhoun County

Fire departments and other first responder agencies across the county responded to several calls for service Monday, March 10, to combat several...

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Calhoun County Historical Commission Chair Larry Nichols and commission secretary Mary Belle Meitzen present Sue and Phil Thomae certificates granting them tenure with the commission in recognition of their more than 50 years of combined service.

Local couple honored by Historical Commission for 50 years of...

After more than 50 years of combined service to the Calhoun County Historical Commission, Sue and Phil Thomae were presented with awards and a...

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Calhoun High School One-Act Play Stage Manager Isabella Dimak writes in the binder that she uses to keep track of props, cues, lighting and all else that goes into a production during a rehearsal of “Witches?! In Salem!?” “That binder is my most valued item during a production,” she said. It can also be used in her portfolio when applying to college theatre programs.

Isabella Dimak named Texas Theatre Scholar

The lights dim and the actors take their turns on the stage and the audience is transported into the world created when the curtains open. Helping...

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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Reva Fitzgerald celebrates her 100th birthday with family, at Scully’s Bar and Grill, Saturday, March 8. Pictured are daughter, Bonnie Olivier, Reva Fitzgerald, and Louella Clay

Celebrating a century: Port Lavaca local celebrates a century

On Thursday, March 9, Reva Robinson-Fitzgerald of Port Lavaca celebrated turning 100 years old, though age is just a number, as Fitzgerald said,...

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Port Lavaca Councilman and Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy enjoy some pancakes during the Grace Episcopal Pancake Supper.

Hotcakes for camp and community: Pancake dinner fundraiser brings...

Pancakes – that’s what was for dinner Tuesday, March 4, as part of the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner put on by Grace Episcopal Church. The...

MMC reports positive January, renegotiates contract with Wellsential

During its March 5 meeting, the Memorial Medical Center (MMC) board of directors received an update on the hospital’s January financials and renewed a contract with...

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Six new buses were purchased as part of the 2023 Bond issue to replace older buses.

CCISD officials provide bond update

SEADRIFT – In November 2023, voters passed a $25 million bond issue to repairs and upgrades around Calhoun County ISD.CCISD Superintendent Evan...

Seadrift clears Gonzales, advocates for nuclear energy

SEADRIFT – During a special meeting held Feb. 25, Seadrift City Council announced there would be no further investigation into councilman Paul Gonzales regarding a report...

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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...

Port Lavaca Art Walk

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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...

County clerk warns public about fraudulent filing

February 26, 2025

Following a recent fraudulent filing at the Calhoun County Courthouse, and the subsequent identification and stopping of the filing Feb. 11, Calhoun County Clerk Anna...

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