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Seadrift public works director resigns ahead of city council meeting

September 18, 2025

Seadrift Public Works Director Geno Abshier resigned earlier today, Sept. 18, ahead of a Seadrift City Council public hearing and special meeting...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER

Firefighters from across Calhoun County climb the steps of Sandcrab Stadium Sept. 13 in memory of the first responders that died at the World Trade Center during a terrorist attack Sept. 11, 2001.

Never forget: Calhoun County firefighters scale stadium to honor...

September 17, 2025

Commissioners discuss Precinct 1’s future, accept library settlement

September 17, 2025

Calhoun County Commissioners Court gathered Sept. 10 during a regular meeting to discuss the future of Precinct 1 and several associated projects following the death of...

Lions Club International members Ronnie Martin and Terri Gorby speak to a collection of Port Lavaca community members about the establishment of the Port Lavaca Lions Club Sept. 9.

Lions Club returns to Port Lavaca with new launch

September 17, 2025

A new chapter of the Lions Club was launched Sept. 9 at the Greenhouse, beginning a new era for the organization in Port Lavaca.Spearheaded by...

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Members of the public gathered around the La Salle Monument Sept. 13 to honor the unveiling of a plaque designating the location as a part of the National Register of Historic Places. The monument, which was suggested to be added by the Calhoun County Historical Commission, is the first site to be added to the register in Calhoun County.

La Salle Monument added to National Register of Historic Places

September 17, 2025

Nonprofits look ahead to October National Night Out and expo

September 10, 2025

Representatives of Calhoun County nonprofits met Sep. 3 at the Bauer Community Center to discuss the upcoming National Night Out and Community Expo event, as well as shared...

Nails, screws scattered on State Highway 185, reward offered

September 10, 2025

SEADRIFT – Screws and nails scattered across a nearly two-mile stretch of State Highway 185 on Wednesday, Sept. 3, has led to a reward being offered for information that...

DAVID HALL
Calhoun County Commissioner, Pct. 1

Commissioner David Hall dies at 54

September 10, 2025

“It just hurts,” said Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy on the passing of Calhoun County Commissioner, Pct. 1, David Hall.Hall, 54, died Tuesday,...

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Harvey Chaney, 52, taught for 28 years, including 23 with Calhoun County ISD. She was remembered as a soft-spoken, dedicated educator who loved art and literature. Her 1988 murder remains unsolved.

UNSOLVED, STILL OPEN: The 1988 murder of Joyce Chaney remains a...

September 10, 2025

More than three decades have passed since the brutal slaying of a beloved second-grade teacher rocked Port Lavaca. On April 19, 1988, Joyce Harvey...

MANUEL LEE HEYSQUIERDO

UNSOLVED, STILL OPEN: Port Lavaca man killed in 1999 hit-and-run...

September 5, 2025

The body of Manuel Lee Heysquierdo, 20, of Port Lavaca, was found lying in the middle of FM 1090 in the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 21,...

A reward is being offered for information that will lead to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for scattering screws and nails across a nearly two-mile stretch of highway.

Nails, screws scattered on State Highway 185, reward offered

September 5, 2025

SEADRIFT – Screws and nails scattered across a nearly two-mile stretch of State Highway 185 on Wednesday, Sept. 3, has led to a reward being...

One dead following two-vehicle crash

September 4, 2025

One woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash Saturday, Aug. 30 at the intersection of State Highway 35 and Farm to Market Road 2541.In a report issued by the Texas...

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CHS gymnastics team members are Abygail Gonzales, Evelyzey Chavez, Mollie Strakos, Claire Carey and Kenley Sutherland.

Newly-formed CHS gymnastics team has big plans

September 3, 2025

Calhoun High School is sponsoring a newly formed gymnastics program with five students who secured a place on the team.The new team will be...

Calhoun County ISD responds to injunction, discusses Exxon Mobil...

September 3, 2025

Following an Aug. 19 injunction issued by Calhoun County District Court Judge Julie Bauknight against Calhoun County Independent School District’s (CCISD) attempt to create...

Texas DPS releases crash report on collision involving county deputy

September 3, 2025

A crash report released on Sept. 2 by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) revealed more details on a collision between a Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO)...

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