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Port Lavaca council approves variance for mobile home, finalize...

December 17, 2025

During its Dec. 8 meeting, Port Lavaca City Council unanimously approved a variance for a manufactured home to be installed within city limits, alongside finalizing and...

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A large plastic gingerbread house assembled by the Clinton family sits in Half Moon Reef Lighthouse Dec. 11. The house was the largest submission in the competition and won Best Family Entry.

Half Moon Reef Lighthouse hosts gingerbread house competition

December 17, 2025

Calhoun County children showed their Christmas spirit with a gingerbread house competition Dec. 10 at the Half Moon Reef Lighthouse hosted by the...

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Nonprofit groups from across Calhoun County received grants from the Formosa Religious Trust Dec. 9. The trust funds projects submitted over the course of the year and is a way for the corporation to support its nearby communities.

Season of giving: Formosa awards grants to local religious...

December 17, 2025

Seadrift Public Works Director Eric Kuykendahl, who was hired Nov. 6 during a Seadrift City Council meeting, gives a brief report on his new position during a meeting held. Dec. 9.

Seadrift settles with police officer, gets to work on infrastructure

December 17, 2025

Seadrift City Council has settled out of court, during its Dec. 9 meeting, with former Seadrift Police Officer James Easley by agreeing to pay...

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Calhoun High School senior Ashlee Barrientos grinds a weld made Dec. 3 at a Formosa Plastics-sponsored welding competition. She was among 43 students who participated in the event from across eight school districts.

Winning welders: Local students compete at intercounty Formosa...

December 10, 2025

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Local and state officials, community leaders and business representatives cut the ribbon on the new Calhoun County Recycle Center Dec. 4.

Calhoun County hosts ceremony for new recycling center

December 10, 2025

Government officials, business representatives and community leaders gathered Dec. 4 at the new Calhoun County Recycle Center to officially open it...

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December 10, 2025

A young participant gently places a candle beneath the Tree of Angels during the 22nd Annual Tree Angels ceremony Sunday at the Bauer Community...

County commissioners, judge election draws in candidates

December 10, 2025

Several candidates have entered the election for Calhoun County judge and Precinct 1, Precinct 2 and Precinct 4 commissioner seats, as well as other races, following the 5...

Army Corps solicits MSC expansion comments

December 10, 2025

A large crowd turned out Wednesday, Dec. 4, to express their concerns about the proposed widening and deepening of the Matagorda Ship Channel.The U.S. Army Corps of...

Main Street Theatre to host radio rendition of Christmas Carol

December 3, 2025

Port Lavaca Main Street Theatre is scheduled to host a free to the public production this Dec. 19-20, as the Radio Rosie’s Christmas Carol is set to retell the classic...

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Oyster and shrimp boats float in the harbor of Port Lavaca, Nov. 26. Those vessels harvesting oysters, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Coastal and Marine Resources Agent RJ Shelly, have ventured out less this year due to low oyster demand.

Fishermen face low demand during first month of oyster season

December 3, 2025

CALHOUN COUNTY – Local oyster fishermen are facing a difficult market this winter due to an abundance of oysters coming in from other markets,...

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A toy donation container sits at the Port Lavaca Police Station. Those wishing to make donations to Port Lavaca Police Department Blue Santa program can drop off toys at the Port Lavaca Police Station.

Time for toys: December brings toy drives to peak in Calhoun County

December 3, 2025

As December starts, organizations across Calhoun County are preparing for annual toy drives — and they’re asking the public for donations and help...

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...

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