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Kane Kocurek holds up his new net and bait bucket at the end of the David Heard Memorial 2025 Hardhead Derby. Kocurek won third place in three- to five-year-old division with a 1.92 pound hardhead catfish Aug. 2.

Fishing fun: David Heard Memorial 2025 Hardhead Derby reels in crowds

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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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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,...

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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...

HJM Elementary School named students to the 2024-25 end of the year...

PrekindergartenWalkerHudson Abbott - math, reading, citizenship.Jack Adame – math.Jorgina Amador - math, reading.Kyzer Barrientez – math.Aria Biffle - math, reading.Izaiah...

Jackson-Roosevelt Elementary named students to the honor roll for...

Perfect attendancePre-kindergarten - Julian Flores, Meleana Garcia, Edith Granados Vazquez, Arianna Guerrero, Juan Carlos Lemus Moreno, Mia Lemus Ortiz, Kaylen Sandoval,...

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Calhoun County 4-H member McKenna Guevara shows off her second place banner, which she received for educational presentation. She was one of many high school aged members who competed in College Station June 2 -5.

Local 4-H members compete at state level

Members from Calhoun County 4-H participated at Texas 4-H Roundup in Bryan-College Station June 2-5, which welcomed around 2,000 senior level, or...

Seadrift School announces honor rolls

Seadrift School announces honor rolls for the fourth nine-week session. They are as follows - A honor rollFirst grade - None listed. Second grade - Quinton Callaway,...

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Seadrift names May students of the month

Seadrift School’s students for the month for May are Naomi Aguilar, Quinton Callaway, Holley McGill, Aliyah Garza, Madison Pina, Tanner Cheatham,...

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Super cool fun day at HJM

HJM Elementary School first grade students Benjamin Salazar, Kason Marvin, Leighton Roberts, Sofia Adame and Carter Odell enjoy a cool treat during...

HJM students learn about summer reading program

HJM Elementary School first grade students visited the Calhoun County Library to learn about the summer reading program. Each student received a...

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Seniors of Hope High School toss their hats into the air May 22 following their graduation ceremony at Sandcrab Stadium.

53 Hope High School seniors graduate

On May 22, 53 Hope High School (HHS) seniors crossed the stage at Sandcrab Stadium, adorned in silver robes. This year’s ceremony marked not only...

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Caps fly to conclude the 2025 Calhoun High School graduation ceremony Friday, May 23, evening at Sandcrab Stadium.

Calhoun High School ends school year with 223 graduates

The 2025 Calhoun High School graduation commencement ceremony marked the end of an era for 223 graduation candidates. A sea of black gowns...

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