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    Members of the Calhoun High School band bring the brass during a halftime performance Friday, Aug. 28, as the Sandcrabs opened their season against Victoria West.

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs. Victoria West

    Photos by Daniel Varela

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs. Victoria West
    Photos by Daniel Varela
    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun head coach Richard Hrncir addresses the Sandcrabs following their 35-28 loss to Victoria West on Friday, Aug. 28. Calhoun erased a 21-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter before Victoria West scored the game-winning touchdown with less than 45 seconds remaining.

    Sandcrabs erase 21-point deficit, fall late to ...

    Calhoun battled back from a 21-point deficit and tied the game in the fourth quarter before a...

    Sandcrabs erase 21-point deficit, fall late to ...
    Calhoun battled back from a 21-point deficit and tied the game in the fourth quarter before a...
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Class of 2025 graduates Max Abutahoun and Andrea Henriquez show off their mum and garter set that was created by Ladybug Homecoming owner Amanda Griggs. The set featured bright floral prints.

    Mum's the word for homecoming

    “Unite the past, ignite the future” as the Calhoun High School Sandcrabs prepare for homecoming...

    Mum's the word for homecoming
    “Unite the past, ignite the future” as the Calhoun High School Sandcrabs prepare for homecoming...
    Contributed photo

    Predicate Practice

    HJM Elementary second-grade students Calia Webb, Emery Yanez and Tanner Johnson work together to...

    Predicate Practice
    HJM Elementary second-grade students Calia Webb, Emery Yanez and Tanner Johnson work together to...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Wellsential Health Admissions Director Jackie Strickland and Administrator Eric Teehan join Wellsential Health Certified Medical Assistant Vicky Ruth Aug. 25 at Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ruth was recommended to join the program by Teehan, and now works with Strickland at the facility.

    Wellsential program helps public build careers ...

    As demand for trained healthcare professionals grows in tandem with an aging population,...

    Wellsential program helps public build careers ...
    As demand for trained healthcare professionals grows in tandem with an aging population,...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Members of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD) listen to CCGCD District Manager Tim Andruss Aug. 24 as he reviews the district's available options regarding a new tax rate.

    Groundwater conservation district proposes high...

    Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD) proposed a new tax rate during its Aug....

    Groundwater conservation district proposes high...
    Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD) proposed a new tax rate during its Aug....
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    Pretty in Pink

    HJM Elementary students and sisters Maddie Olivers, a second-grader, and Maydie Olivers, a pre-K...

    Pretty in Pink
    HJM Elementary students and sisters Maddie Olivers, a second-grader, and Maydie Olivers, a pre-K...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Members of Seadrift City Council and Seadrift Mayor Bill Cathey discuss the upcoming 2026-27 city budget Aug. 27. Cathey later left the meeting abruptly following questions from council members.

    Seadrift mayor walks out on council budget meeting

    Seadrift Mayor Bill Cathey abruptly left during a special Seadrift City Council workshop Aug. 27...

    Seadrift mayor walks out on council budget meeting
    Seadrift Mayor Bill Cathey abruptly left during a special Seadrift City Council workshop Aug. 27...
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Class of 2025 graduates Max Abutahoun and Andrea Henriquez show off their mum and garter set that was created by Ladybug Homecoming owner Amanda Griggs. The set featured bright floral prints. Mum's the word for homecoming
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    “Unite the past, ignite the future” as the Calhoun High School Sandcrabs prepare for homecoming against Mexico City on Friday, Sept. 4.And mums, a...
    Contributed photo Predicate Practice
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    HJM Elementary second-grade students Calia Webb, Emery Yanez and Tanner Johnson work together to match subjects with their correct predicates...
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Wellsential Health Admissions Director Jackie Strickland and Administrator Eric Teehan join Wellsential Health Certified Medical Assistant Vicky Ruth Aug. 25 at Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ruth was recommended to join the program by Teehan, and now works with Strickland at the facility. Wellsential program helps public build careers in health care
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    As demand for trained healthcare professionals grows in tandem with an aging population, nonprofit nursing and rehabilitative care provider...
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    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - STANLEY LOUIS MIKULA (1940-1996)For more than two decades, Stanley Mikula dedicated his life to serving the people of Calhoun...
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    Port Lavaca’s Walmart will undergo renovations next year as part of a statewide effort from the retailer, according to information provided by the Texas Department of...
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Members of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD) listen to CCGCD District Manager Tim Andruss Aug. 24 as he reviews the district's available options regarding a new tax rate. Groundwater conservation district proposes higher tax rate
    September 2, 2026
    Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD) proposed a new tax rate during its Aug. 24 regular monthly meeting. It also took action to...
    Justice of the peace salary grievance denied by committee
    September 2, 2026
    A salary grievance filed by Calhoun County Justice of the Peace (JP) Precinct 1 Hope Kurtz failed to receive enough votes for a recommendation for a raise Aug. 26. The...
    Contributed photo Pretty in Pink
    September 2, 2026
    HJM Elementary students and sisters Maddie Olivers, a second-grader, and Maydie Olivers, a pre-K student, show their Sandcrab spirit in matching...
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    On August 23, 2026, Sandra Kay (Cadwell) Earl, loving mother, grandmother, friend, and wife went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the...
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    Members of the Calhoun High School band bring the brass during a halftime performance Friday, Aug. 28, as the Sandcrabs opened their season against Victoria West. Crab Mania Calhoun vs. Victoria West
    September 2, 2026
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    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun head coach Richard Hrncir addresses the Sandcrabs following their 35-28 loss to Victoria West on Friday, Aug. 28. Calhoun erased a 21-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter before Victoria West scored the game-winning touchdown with less than 45 seconds remaining. Sandcrabs erase 21-point deficit, fall late to Victoria West
    September 2, 2026
    Calhoun battled back from a 21-point deficit and tied the game in the fourth quarter before a late Victoria West touchdown handed the Sandcrabs a...
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    Contributed photo Pretty in Pink
    September 2, 2026
    HJM Elementary students and sisters Maddie Olivers, a second-grader, and Maydie Olivers, a pre-K student, show their Sandcrab spirit in matching...
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