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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...

Texas Game Wardens recover body of missing boater

October 29, 2025

Texas Game Warden Capt. Chris Bird gave an update Oct. 23 on a boater who went missing Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 22, stating that the body of the boater has been...

Members of public share thoughts on future of Port Lavaca

October 29, 2025

Community members in Port Lavaca met Oct. 21-22 at J-R Middle School and Nautical Landings to discuss the future of their city as part of a series of community development...

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Veterans gather at the opening ceremony of the Warriors Weekend event in Calhoun County, last weekend. The annual gathering brings combat-wounded veterans together for fellowship, support, and celebration of their service.

Warriors Weekend honors veterans with fellowship and community support

October 29, 2025

Hundreds of veterans, volunteers and supporters gathered in Calhoun County last weekend for the annual Warriors Weekend, an event dedicated to...

STORIES BENEATH THE STONES: Port Lavaca’s past to come alive this...

October 29, 2025

Actors will bring local history to life Nov. 1–2 during a cemetery tour at the Port Lavaca City Cemetery. The event, presented by Port Lavaca Main Street Theater and...

POC Improvement District Issues boil water notice

October 22, 2025

The Port O’Connor Improvement District has issued a boil-water notice to customers in the area Oct. 22.According to a notice published by the...

Seadrift selects new police lieutenant, talks wastewater, drainage...

October 22, 2025

Seadrift City Council took action Oct. 14 to make an offer to Robert Montero for the position of police lieutenant following a closed executive session. Following an...

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An outline of the TIRZ circles the majority of Port Lavaca, incorporating sections of SH 35 and Port Lavaca’s Main Street. The TIRZ map shown was approved unanimously Oct. 13 by Port Lavaca City Council.

Port Lavaca moves forward with TIRZ, approves new junk vehicle...

October 22, 2025

The Port Lavaca City Council voted Oct. 13 to move forward with the creation of a new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) within city limits as...

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2025 Calhoun County Fair pageant winners

October 22, 2025

The 2025 Calhoun County Fair pageant winners were crowned Tuesday, Oct. 14. The fair court will represent the Calhoun County Fair Association...

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Codi Lynn Starns shows off her grand champion steer Oct. 16 at the Calhoun County Fair Youth Auction. Her animal was sold for $16,000, with the funds going towards her future education.

Calhoun County Junior Livestock Auction nets $434,750 before add-ons

October 22, 2025

Calhoun County 4-H youth and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members made some cash for college and made it through another year of project work on...

Families approach a Ferris wheel on Oct. 18 at the Calhoun County Fair. The event offered a traditional county fair experience with rides, food trucks, live music and shows.

Family fun abounds at yearly Calhoun County Fair

October 22, 2025

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