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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...

Seadrift submits new water tower logo, denies police secretary pay...

A new design may be hanging over Seadrift in the near future, thanks in part to actions taken by Seadrift City Council during a special meeting held April 15. In addition,...

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Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Outreach Coordinator Shannon Longoria hands Judge Richard Meyer’s daughter, Leslie New, a flag that was flown over the Alamo in recognition of her father’s work and impact on the community.

GLO presents flag for Judge Meyer: Commissioners seek new...

A flag flown over the Alamo was presented to the family of deceased Judge Richard Meyer during the Calhoun County Commissioners Court April 16...

Dire straits: Commissioners support resolution to save Keller Bay,...

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court signed a resolution of support April 9 to help protect Keller Bay from erosion and heard an update on the current status of measles...

Port steadily erasing tonnage deficit

POINT COMFORT – The Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort is continuing to see business picking up, according to a report given to the Calhoun Port Authority Board Wednesday,...

CASA launches Tuesday morning Coffee Chat

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Golden Crescent speak on behalf of children in courtrooms — but often work outside of the public eye. That’s why CASA...

New construction permit application sent for Dow nuclear project

Dow and X-energy Reactor company announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a proposed advanced nuclear...

Commissioners approve cooperation agreement, shade structure

During a regular meeting held April 2, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a cooperative agreement between the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and U.S. Army...

In-school daycare for CCISD teachers proposed

The Calhoun County Board of Trustees heard a presentation on creating a daycare for the district during its regular meeting Monday, March 31.Superintendent Evan Cardwell...

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Anakin and Joshua Mesa dig into some hot dogs during the Harbor Children’s Alliance and Victim Center’s annual Celebrate the Child Picnic. The event was held to promote awareness of childhood abuse and help celebrate childhood, according to Children’s Harbor Alliance and Victim Center Maria Walton.

Celebrating childhood

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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...

MMC reports loss for February, prepares for measles

February saw the first financial loss of 2025 for Memorial Medical Center (MMC), according to MMC CEO Erin Clevenger during a hospital board meeting held March 26. In...

Woman in critical condition following crash in Point Comfort

One woman is in critical condition following a crash in Point Comfort at the intersection of State Highway 35 and FM 1593 at approximately 3:35 p.m. March 24.According to...

Adopt-a-dispatcher: Emergency Communications Division launches...

Known as the “first first-responders,” emergency dispatchers play an important role in providing emergency services to those in need. That’s why the Calhoun County...

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