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A Port Lavaca Fire Department firefighter moves through the smoke outside of the Make Me Chic Hair Studio at 216 E. Main St. First responders reached the scene at 10:07 a.m. April 29.

Fire extinguished at Port Lavaca Main Street salon, no injuries...

Port Lavaca Fire Department responded to a fire on Main Street, April 29, and successfully contained the blaze with no injuries reported, according...

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Former Calhoun County Chief Deputy Johnny Krause strums on his guitar in his living room. This follows his recovery from extreme medical problems earlier this year.

Back to myself: Former chief deputy shares story on medical...

Sitting in his living room chair, 61-year-old former Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Johnny Krause said that the fact he was sitting...

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Swarms of children scoured a lawn near Walmart during the grocer’s annual Easter community event and egg hunt. In addition to the eggs, costumed characters also showed up for pictures and food trucks were hosted in the store’s parking lot.

On the (Easter egg) hunt

GLO seeks volunteers for Adopt-A-Beach Magnolia Beach cleanup

MAGNOLIA BEACH — Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is encouraging Texans to sign up to participate in the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) 2025 Adopt-A-Beach Spring...

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Leather McCall was recently honored for being named the Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association Region 3 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees. From left are Neil McCall, Leather McCall, Gunner McCall and Ty McCall.

J-R assistant principal wins TESPA award

After 17 years in education and three years as an assistant principal, Jackson-Roosevelt Elementary School Assistant Principal Leather McCall...

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Birder Brent Ortego surveys the Formosa Bird Walk near Lighthouse Beach for species of birds as part of the Great Texas Birding Classic. A lifelong birder and counter for the Christmas Bird Count, he is one of many trying to spur growth in both his hobby and the county.

Local birders hope new festival brings crowds to roost in county

Several local birders from Port Lavaca are prepping for this year’s upcoming Mid-Coast Birding Festival, and while many are clearing their...

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A crowd at Drifter’s Hall listens to business owner Ashley McGrew talk about the potential tax burden that a hospital district would bring to Calhoun County. Held April 21, the event saw property owners come and share their opinions on the creation of the district.

Public raises concerns on proposed hospital district amid early voting

The parking lot at Drifter’s Hall was full April 21, as several dozen people attended a public information meeting hosted by local business owners....

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Catholic Daughters fill the trunk

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Daughters Court 2267 filled the trunk while hosting a baby shower on April 10 to benefit the Gabriel Project of the...

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Mermaid Delights, located at 215 W. Adams St., opened its doors March 10. Pictured, Mermaid Delights owners Anthony and Martha Pesek prepare orders for local and touring guests after a ribbon cutting March 22.

Port O’Connor welcomes its first coffee shop

PORT O’CONNOR - After years of longing for a local coffee shop, residents of this coastal town can finally quench their cravings with a healthy...

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Marina Crabtree, left, poses with the Easter bunny during the 2024 VFW Hall Post 4403 Easter market days and egg hunt. The Easter bunny will return this year for photos and fun.

Calhoun County Easter events happening on local bunny trail

Calhoun County is hosting a variety of Easter events around the community, including Sunday services and activities.VFW Post 4403 is hosting its...

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The Chopping Block hold its winning cutting boards, including the Grand Champion cutting board for winning The Calhoun County Area Go Texan 2025 Barbeque Cook Off, which was held April 4-5 at the Calhoun County fairgrounds.

2025 Calhoun County Area Go Texan results

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Former Seadrift resident Alex Perez shows off his vocational nursing certificate. Perez was able to earn the certificate as part of a program offered by the Workforce Solutions of the Golden Crescent.

Workers of tomorrow: Workforce Commission program helps break...

For youth entering the workforce for the first time in their lives, building the necessary skills required to not only obtain a job, but excel in...

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Members of the Lozano family, alongside Texas General Land Office and Port Lavaca officials, celebrate the completion of the GLO’s Hurricane Harvey Home Reconstruction Program in Port Lavaca.

Welcome home ... GLO wraps up Harvey Reconstruction Program in Port...

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) celebrated the completion of its Hurricane Harvey Home Reconstruction Program in Port Lavaca March 31 by...

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Chrissy Obregon and Justin Machicek dance across Port Lavaca’s Main Street, while the Rick Evans band plays during Iguana Fest.

Funky kinda fun: Newcomers share thoughts on Iguana Fest

Crowds packed onto Main Street April 5 for Port Lavaca’s annual Iguana Fest, where food and fun were the name of the game. This year’s event...

Several firearms and narcotics seized by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office sit on a table. The items were taken from a Port O’Connor residence on March 29.

CCSO search warrant results in one arrest

Port O' Connor - On Saturday, March 29, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies executed a search warrant in Port O' Connor. According to a...

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