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Pastor Ruben Castillo stands next to a generator Feb. 17, at Bayside Community Church. According to him, it will be able to provide power for several days utilizing a large propane tank located nearby. Officials respond to lack of local warming center
    February 25, 2026
    Following cold weather across Calhoun County in the later half of January, which brought temperatures down below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, several...

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American Electric Power Company (AEP) line technician Garrett Easley works on a power line August 2025. Repairs such as these are a daily obligation for the workers. On the other side of the power line: Line technicians share...
    February 25, 2026
    On Jan. 25, Port Lavaca lost power due to a severe winter storm, according to city reports, but as residents sat inside their homes, waiting for...

    Texas sues Dow Chemical over environment violations
    February 25, 2026
    The Office of the Attorney General of Texas, on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), filed a lawsuit Friday, Feb. 13, against Dow Chemical, due...
    New Calhoun County Lions Club hosts first meeting
    February 18, 2026
    The Calhoun County Lions Club has held its first meeting, Feb. 10, following its founding earlier last year. Held at The Pantry restaurant, the meeting saw members discuss...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO District Spelling Bee winners
    February 18, 2026
    Timon Zhang, right, an eighth-grade student at Travis Middle School, and Max Lara, a seventh-grade student at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School,...

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Members of the Seadrift School Bayratz E-Sports team are shown after recent regional competitions. The team remains undefeated following victories in ChessKid Solos, Mario Kart, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competitions earlier this month. Seadrift School Bayratz E-Sports team dominates regional competitions
    February 18, 2026
    SEADRIFT — The Seadrift School Bayratz E-Sports team is on a winning streak after sweeping multiple regional competitions earlier this month.On...

    Trash rates increase, Port Lavaca approves leases
    February 18, 2026
    During its Feb. 9 meeting, Port Lavaca City Council approved a rate increase for the city’s waste management services, as well as two easements for Equalizer Inc. and the...
    PLFD captain reminds of fire safety during cold weather
    February 11, 2026
    Following two fires caused by heating implements Jan. 26, Port Lavaca Fire Department Captain Juan Luna shared heater safety information Feb. 4.Portable heaters can pose a...
    New therapy aims to aid Parkinson’s patients
    February 11, 2026
    Memorial Medical Center has added a new speech therapy to its list of rehabilitation services and its first full-time speech pathologist to the staff.Speech-Language...
    New nonprofit aims to rebuild oyster reefs across Texas Gulf
    February 11, 2026
    A new nonprofit, Coastal Preservation and Restoration (CPR), has been launched to help rebuild and preserve oyster reefs across the Texas coastline, including in areas such...
    Contributed photo Shining Bright
    February 11, 2026
    Members of the City of Port Lavaca Lighthouse Lifelines team participate in the Crossroads Heart Walk on Saturday in Victoria. Three of the event’s...

    Wildlife experts offer insight into bird and sea turtle populations
    February 4, 2026
    Local wildlife advocate Steve Marwitz and Christmas Bird Count organizer (CBC) Brent Ortego shared information about the county’s bird and sea turtle populations during a...
    Two structure fires caused by heating tools in one day
    February 4, 2026
    Two structure fires started Jan. 26 due to use of heating tools, according to Port Lavaca Fire Captain Boyd Staloch. The fires occurred in Port Lavaca and Magnolia Beach...
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Smoke billows out of a building Jan. 27 as Port Lavaca Fire Department responds to a fire. The fire began within 123 E. Main St, according to Port Lavaca Fire Captain Boyd Staloch. Main Street building catches fire again within week of anniversary
    February 4, 2026
    A structure on Port Lavaca’s Main Street caught fire once again Jan. 27, following a previous fire that occurred in 2023 at the same address, 123...

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Calhoun Esports designer Ava Valdez stands in front of a rack of merchandise the organization has for sale featuring her design. Esports new designs created by member
    February 4, 2026
    Ava Valdez got to see her creation become the face of the Calhoun High School Esports new merchandise. Art has been Valdez’s passion since she was...

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