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Historical commission launches podcast for the past

A new podcast created by the Calhoun County Historical Commission (CCHC) is aiming to voice the history behind some of the county’s former inhabitants following its launch...

Luis De La Garza

New Port Lavaca mayor gives insight to upcoming term

Following an election held May 2, Port Lavaca’s new mayor Luis De La Garza provided insight into what he plans to do in his upcoming two-year...

Voter to decide primary runoff races May 26

Early voting starts MondayCalhoun County voters will return to the polls May 26 for Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections featuring several statewide races and...

Chunk the Junk starts Friday in Port Lavaca

Public Works Show & Tell to give residents hands-on look at city operations May 19-20The City of Port Lavaca Public Works Department is...

Port Lavaca extends conditional offer to Tobie Bias for Police...

The Port Lavaca City Council has authorized the extension of a conditional offer of employment to Tobie Bias to become the city’s next police...

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The Calhoun High School Computer Science team will be competing in the University Interscholastic League Academic State Meet May 18-19 in Austin. Team members include, from left, Leonardo Liang, Cael Findley and Lucas Lee. Member Allie Chiu is not pictured.

Calhoun High computer science team advances to UIL state meet

Calhoun High School’s computer science team will compete at the UIL Academic State Meet in Austin later this month after capturing first place at...

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Party on the bay in May: Port Lavaca celebrates Cinco De Mayo with...

Crowds packed the Bayfront Peninsula Park pavilion May 2 in Port Lavaca during the city’s Cinco De Mayo festival. The event featured music, food,...

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Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow shakes hands with Port Lavaca Mayor Elect Luis De La Garza May 2 following the posting of early election results. Following the posting of unofficial results, Whitlow congratulated De La Garza on his victory.

Port Lavaca, Seadrift, CCISD welcome new faces

Calhoun County municipalities have new leadership, according to unofficial results, from the Port Lavaca mayoral and Seadrift City Council...

A tree ripped in half by high wind speed lies fallen in the front yard of a Calhoun County home May 1. In reports obtained by the U.S. National Weather Service, wind speeds reached 119 mph in the Point Comfort area.

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Severe winds slam Calhoun County, flip 18-wheeler and damage...

Wind in Calhoun County hit speeds of 119 mph May 1, according to preliminary reports obtained by the U.S. National Weather Service, causing damage...

The Beaver family donates a wooden replica of Joe and Mary Beaver’s shrimp boat to the Seadrift Museum April 30. The family heirloom, Cheyenne Beaver said, represents the history and culture of their family and the town that has shaped them.

Seadrift holds final meeting before election, prepares for future...

During a special meeting held April 30, Seadrift City Council took action to prepare for incoming candidates from the May 2 election. Council...

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Masizzo will headline the City of Port Lavaca’s Cinco de Mayo celebration May 2 at Bayfront Peninsula Park, closing out the evening with a performance at 9:30 p.m.

Masizzo to headline Cinco de Mayo celebration

Contestants to compete in Nacho Average Salsa contestThe scent of fresh salsa, the sound of mariachi music, and the backdrop of the bayfront will...

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Port Lavaca resident Christian Ruiz darts down a road in the Woodlands on his modified bike April 18. The bike race was the second phase of the Memorial Hermann Ironman event and stretched on for 112 miles.

Port Lavaca man becomes official 'Ironman' after race

Port Lavaca resident and 29-year-old Formosa operator Chris Ruiz crossed an athletic milestone April 18 by completing the Memorial Hermann Ironman...

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Olivander Rodriguez has his prints copied by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office staff member Renette Todd April 26 during an Autism Awareness Month event held at Little Chocolate Bayou Park. Prints such as these were given back to the parents after they were taken so that they could later be shared with local law enforcement if their child goes missing.

Autism Awareness Day event packs county park

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The Calhoun High Schol girls powerlifting team earned first place at the recent Texas High School Powerlifting Association’s state meet.

CHS powerlifters claim state titles

Calhoun High School powerlifters left the Texas High School Powerlifting Association’s state meet as champions.The girls team took the team...

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Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow and Port Lavaca acting police chief Weston Burris presents an award to Port Lavaca police officer Eric Salles for 15 years of service within the department.

PLPD acting chief receives support, lays out plan for department

During a Port Lavaca City Council meeting held April 13, several city employees and residents requested that acting police chief Weston Burris be...

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