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Madison, Liam, Kairi and Jason Corbell enjoy popcorn in Port Lavaca City Park while watching “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” July 18. The movie was provided by the city of Port Lavaca and snacks by Helping Hands on the Coast.

Big screen in city park: Families bring children to enjoy movie in...

Port Lavaca council split on substandard building board

Port Lavaca City Council was divided on the creation of a new building and standards commission July 14, leading Mayor Jack Whitlow to be the tiebreaking vote.The new...

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A new restroom lowers into place at Little Chocolate Bayou Park. The new restrooms, made of concrete, are expected to last 30 years and were paid for by the Matagorda Bay Mitigation Fund.

New Little Chocolate Bayou Park restrooms to open mid-August

New restrooms for the Little Chocolate Bayou Park are set to open sometime later this August, said Calhoun County Precinct 1 Commissioner David...

Port Lavaca ‘35 on or Sorta Near 35’ summer celebration Saturday:...

The holiday season is arriving early this summer in Port Lavaca with the “35 on or Sorta Near 35” Christmas in July event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday.Hosted...

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Gavin Chavez and McKenna Guevara show off their scholarships alongside Calhoun County Go-Texan District Chair Molly Brown. The two students attended the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship program and received their scholarships for their exceptional efforts in both Calhoun County Go-Texan and 4-H organizations.

Local students earn scholarships through Go-Texan program

EMS personnel defend organization at county meeting following...

At the July 9 meeting, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved an agreement between Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...

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Angel Hernandez, alongside Greyson Valenzuela, serves up sweet treats and baked goods at the Young Entrepreneurs Market July 12. Their booth, decorated in a rustic style inside Port Lavaca City Hall, offered cakes, rolls and other scratch-made treats.

Youngsters make summer bucks at youth market

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Seadrift council member Paul Gonzales speaks during the July 8 meeting, calling for Seadrift Mayor Lori Thomas to resign.

Seadrift councilman calls for mayor resignation, city harbor closed...

At the Seadrift City Council meeting July 8, councilman Paul Gonzales called for the resignation of Mayor Lori Thomas, while criticizing Thomas’...

Senior center raises awareness for senior heat dangers

As the summer months begin to rise in temperature, residents across Texas will be relying on their AC units to keep them cool and beat the heat. But for those without...

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Angel Hernandez shows off her raspberry chocolate cookies in preparation for the Young Entrepreneur Market Day. The July 12 event will see children offer a variety of goods at Port Lavaca City Hall.

Student set to serve sweets at young entrepreneur market day

For 15-year-old Angel Hernandez, baking is a point of pride, she said, selling cookies, cakes and rolls to friends and family. But come July 12,...

Port Lavaca Judge Raymond Perez

Port Lavaca Council offers judge new agreement on magistration

Port Lavaca City Council voted to propose a memorandum of understanding with Municipal Court Judge Raymond Perez on June 30, as part of an effort...

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Musical instruments beam in the sunlight at Port Lavaca’s City Park Born Learning Trail. The instruments are geared to create a hands-on way to get creative, try something new and be expressive through music.

The sound of music rings in City Park

The 65th birthday wish of City of Port Lavaca Interim City Manager Jody Weaver is slowly coming to life at the Born Learning Trail at City...

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Several jars painted by Brilee Walker sit on a desk. They will be available for purchase on July 12 at the Young Entrepreneur Market at Port Lavaca City Hall.

Making paper for paper

Sisters create businesses in preparation for young entrepreneur marketAs summer progresses, more and more children are gearing up for the Young...

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On a map put together by several volunteers and historians, visitors to Port Lavaca can follow a trail that chronicles Black history in Port Lavaca.

Charting the past: Local historians chart trail covering Port...

Established in 1841, the city of Port Lavaca has persisted through more than 150 years of U.S. history. From the Civil War to the Civil Rights...

One dead, three injured following three vehicle crash

A crash killed one woman and injured several others at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday near State Highway 35 and FM 1593 in Calhoun County, according...

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