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Port Lavaca addresses gaps in employee policy, discusses update

November 26, 2025

Port Lavaca City Council and staff discussed potential updates to the city employee handbook during a Nov. 17 meeting.Topics covered in the workshop included vacation usage...

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Attendees place their angels on the tree during a previous Tree of Angels ceremony at the Bauer Community Center. This year, the event will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.

Families share bond during annual Tree of Angels Ceremony

November 26, 2025

While some are looking forward to the holidays, others are cherishing the memory of loved ones lost due to violent crimes.The 22nd annual Tree of...

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Volunteer leader Ben Boone touches up the front doors of Main Street Theatre Nov. 14.

Putting down the paint: Main Street Theatre painted and repaired by...

November 26, 2025

Mainstreet Theatre has a new coat of paint and several new improvements, thanks to the work of volunteers from the Alcoa Foundation, B&A Ag...

Port Lavaca council postpones junk vehicle ordinance, approves new...

November 19, 2025

During its Nov. 10 meeting, Port Lavaca City Council tabled a new ordinance on junk vehicles following vocal pushback from local auto shop owners. Council unanimously...

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The new official city seal of Seadrift, drawn by Seadrift Mayor pro tem Alysa Jarvis, approved Nov. 13. Jarvis received no payment for the seal and gave the city exclusive use of it.

Seadrift addresses damages, awards bid and accepts seal

November 19, 2025

Seadrift City Council responded, during its Nov. 13 meeting, to damages done to public property by contractors installing fiber optic...

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Pettit and Ayala partner David Pettit speaks to Calhoun County Commissioners Court and Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy about the potential benefits of a TIRZ Nov. 12 at the Calhoun County Court House.

County considers TIRZ partnership

November 19, 2025

Following the approval of Port Lavaca and Point Comfort’s creation of new tax increment revenue zones (TIRZ) Monday, Nov. 10, the Calhoun County...

Dolphin Talk: Historian seeks missing issues

November 13, 2025

The Dolphin Talk newspaper served the Seadrift and Port O’Connor areas as a source of local news, starting its print circulation in 1996 and ending in 2024. While it...

MMC reports net gain amidst government shutdown

November 13, 2025

Despite concerns regarding funding denied by the U.S. government shutdown, Memorial Medical Center (MMC) CEO Erin Clevenger reported a net gain for the hospital during a...

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Part-time Calhoun County EMS worker Chelsea Klare speaks to Calhoun County commissioners John Martinez, Ronny Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese and Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy on Nov. 6 during a workshop at the county courthouse. During the workshop, she explained the incentives offered by other counties.

CCEMS seeks solutions for employee shortage

November 13, 2025

EMS employee pay and retainment were the core issues discussed during a Calhoun County Commissioner Court workshop held Nov. 6. Among a competitive...

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Gonzales announces resignation, Seadrift hires new public works...

November 13, 2025

During a special workshop held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, at Seadrift City Hall, councilman Paul Gonzales announced his resignation from Seadrift...

Seadrift council member announces resignation, hires new public...

November 7, 2025

During a special workshop held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, at Seadrift City Hall, councilman Paul Gonzales announced his resignation from Seadrift...

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Port Lavaca City Council and the Port Lavaca City Planning Board discuss ordinances at Nautical Landings Oct. 27.

Port Lavaca talks ordinances on junk and banners at workshop

November 5, 2025

Discussion about junk vehicles and banners filled Nautical Landings Oct. 27, as members of the Port Lavaca City Council and city planning board...

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Buck Jackson, 92, and Norma Jackson, 88, enjoy a Dilly Bar and a soft-serve sundae to celebrate their 70th anniversary at the Dairy Queen on South Virginia Street Oct. 31. The two were well known in the community for owning and operating Jackson Photography.

Jacksons celebrates 70th anniversary with ice cream

November 5, 2025

Known in the community for the business Buck and Norma Jackson ran, Jackson Photography, the couple celebrated 70 years together as of Oct. 23 with...

Calhoun County judge appoints John Martinez as commissioner

November 5, 2025

The Calhoun County Courthouse was packed Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, as crowds came to see Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy appoint John Martinez as...

Calhoun County judge appoints John Martinez as commissioner

October 30, 2025

The Calhoun County Courthouse was packed Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, as members of the public came to see Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy appoint...

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