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The Port Lavaca Rotary Club is celebrating 100 years of service to Calhoun County. Rotarian Ron Flournoy created a display of the presidents of the club over the 100 years that was donated to the Calhoun County Museum. From left are Flournoy, Rotarian Russell Cain, and museum Director Vicki Cox.

Local Rotary Club turns 100

October 9, 2025

‘They profit most who serve best’ For 100 years, the Port Lavaca Rotary Club has put those mottos to work for the benefit of Calhoun County.To...

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Calhoun County 4-H Members Clay Brumfield, Bryce Sandy, Dalton Garner and Calhoun County 4-H Youth Director Emilee DeForest stand alongside Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy and commissioners Ronny Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese Oct. 1 during the signing of a proclamation recognizing Oct. 5-11 as National 4-H Week.

Commissioners recognize impact of 4-H

October 9, 2025

Calhoun County 4-H was recognized Wednesday, Oct. 1, as the Calhoun County Commissioners Court declared Oct. 5-11 as National 4-H Week in the...

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Family honors memory of brother through football scholarship

October 9, 2025

The family behind David J. Garcia Memorial Scholarship are looking for additional donations and fundraisers this October as they prepare for the...

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Memorial Medical Center Director of Surgery Sara Bledsoe, CEO Erin Clevenger, Dr. Katherine Cantu, Dr. Bill Crowley, Nurse Jenise Svetlik, Nurse Kelsey Taylor, Practice Administrator Sharon Simms, Nurse Maria Longoria, Chief Nursing Officer Dianne Atkinson and Donn Stringo, BSN, Director of Inpatient Services gather Oct. 2 around the recently donated CuddleCot.

MMC receives bereavement device for mourning parents

October 9, 2025

A new postmortem device donated to Memorial Medical Center (MMC) will help grieving parents find closure following fetal and infant death, said MMC...

Exxon Mobil to “slow pace” on Calhoun County project development

October 8, 2025

In a press release by Exxon Mobil, company representatives announced that it will “slow the pace” on the development of the Calhoun County-targeted...

Fewer kids, less cash: CCISD braces for demographic headwinds

October 1, 2025

In 2024, Fort Worth, became the fourth city in the state to exceed one million residents, joining Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Fort Worth’s growth had been meteoric,...

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Customers enjoy the newly remodeled White’s Bar-B-Que restaurant. Located at 1728 W. Main St. in Port Lavaca, the community is welcome to come in and see the new upgrades.

Long time barbecue joint gets makeover

October 1, 2025

White’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant is a staple and a household name to many in the Port Lavaca community. Now, after more than 30 years, customers will ...

Blanchett appointed to newly-created port board seat

October 1, 2025

POINT COMFORT – Amy Blanchett has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the newly-created at-large seat on the Calhoun Port Authority board Wednesday, Sept. 24.“I am...

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Headstones and memorials dot Green Lawn Gardens Cemetery Sept. 16. Several of the headstones have sunken into the ground and are at risk of being buried.

Green Lawn Gardens Cemetery to be sold amidst local complaints

October 1, 2025

Located approximately five miles outside of Port Lavaca, the privately-owned Green Lawn Gardens Cemetery is in the process of being sold. The sale,...

Calhoun County ISD approves $47.5 million budget with $3.94 million...

September 24, 2025

At its final meeting of the 2024–2025 fiscal year on Aug. 25, the Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) Board of Trustees approved a $47,536,164 budget for the...

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Members of Seadrift City Council were accused by Texas Municipal Police Association Attorney Marsha Todd of attempting to remove Seadrift Police officer James Easley via the removal of a position during a Sept. 18 meeting.

Seadrift city secretary announces resignation

September 24, 2025

Council accused of removing officer through budgetDuring a public hearing and special meeting regarding the approval of the city’s 2025-26...

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Local veterans, alongside active military members and first responders, ate hamburgers Sept. 19 at Calhoun Highschool, as provided by the Calhoun County Independent School District Police Department.

Community, camaraderie, and kickoff

September 24, 2025

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Sandcrabs for the WIN!

September 24, 2025

Calhoun Head Coach Stephen Hrncir delivers an emotional post-game speech to his team after the Sandcrabs’ commanding 32–8 win over Stafford. The...

Governor considering two recommendations for new port board seat

September 24, 2025

POINT COMFORT – The governor has not made an appointment to a recently created at-large seat on the Calhoun Port Authority board.Two names — Mark Daigle and Amy Blanchett —...

Members of Seadrift City Council were accused by Texas Municipal Police Association Attorney Marsha Todd of attempting to remove Seadrift Police officer James Easley via the removal of a position during a Sept. 18 meeting.

Seadrift accused of removing officer through budget, city secretary...

September 19, 2025

During a public hearing and special meeting regarding the approval of the city’s 2025-26 financial budget held Sept. 18, Seadrift City Council was...

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