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The Calhoun County ISD Police Department has a new K9 division to patrol the schools. K9 Rex specializes in narcotics detection and will assist in safety efforts throughout the district. Pictured, from left, are CCISD Superintendent Evan Cardwell, Lt. James Monroy with K9 Rex and CCISD Police Chief Justin Klare.

CCISD develops K9 Division

K9 Rex is ready to start his job patrolling Calhoun County ISD schools as part of a new K9 Division through the district’s police department.CCISD...

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A donor gives blood to the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center. Previously, blood drives were held at Memorial Medical Center but have been temporarily halted due to construction work.

Community partners needed to keep blood supply flowing: Hospital...

The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) is searching for new community partners this spring in order to meet the demand for life-saving...

Father and son found dead in Hog Bayou

A father and son were found dead Wednesday, March 18, in Hog Bayou, according to a statement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...

Seadrift city secretary resigns, special meeting called

Seadrift City Secretary Wendell Netzer has resigned March 13, according to a statement from Seadrift Mayor pro tem Alysa Jarvis.Jarvis said that...

Ronny Best, Michael Balajka and Patrick Petrisky were candidates in the Republican primary for Calhoun County commissioner Precinct 2. A recount conducted Thursday slightly adjusted vote totals but confirmed that Best and Balajka will advance to the May 26 runoff election.

Recount confirms Precinct 2 commissioner runoff

Vote totals adjust slightly but Best and Balajka remain top finishersA recount conducted Thursday in the Republican primary race for Calhoun County...

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Sophie and Emey Gonzales-Hayden alongside Bowen and Aurora Donnell leave their mark on a concrete slab behind Port Lavaca’s Main Street Theatre March 7 during the Port Lavaca Art Walk. Their contributions were included as part of a new artists cove designated during the art walk.

Walk and brush: Port Lavaca Art Walk brings vibrancy to Main Street

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Port Lavaca resident and 100-year-old Mary Rhones holds the key to the city, given to her by Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow. Pictured with her are her son, Robert Gardner, and council member Daniel Aguirre.

March 5 declared Mary Rhones Day: Local 100-year-old woman receives...

In honor of Mary Rhones’ 100th birthday, Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow gave her the key to the city March 5 and proclaimed the day as Mary Rhones...

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Little League volunteer Mark Dieringer calls a shot during a Little League baseball game.

Heading for third: Local umpire heads to Little League World Series...

Local Little League volunteer Mark Dieringer was selected Feb. 24 to umpire for the Little League World Series Tournament. This marks his third...

Mail-in ballots added to Republican primary totals; recount...

Officials confirmed Thursday that vote totals previously distributed by the Calhoun County Republican Party for the March 3 primary election did...

A page of the Election Day hand-count tally sheet from the Calhoun County Republican primary is shown. The handwritten totals were presented to candidates Wednesday as volunteers worked to reconcile results from the multi-day ballot count.

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Timeline of hand count raises questions in Calhoun County...

Precinct returns were not filed until Friday after a multi-day ballot count in one of three Texas counties to tally primary votes by hand.A hand...

Hand count of Calhoun County Republican ballots takes nearly 34...

CALHOUN COUNTY — Republican primary unofficial results in Calhoun County were finalized Wednesday evening after a hand count of ballots that...

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Shops line Main Street, including several now defunct shops, such as the Coffee Pot Café.

A stroll down memory Main Street: Historian discusses Main Street...

Port Lavaca’s Main Street has been a part of the city for more than 100 years, says historian and Port Lavaca local Jan Regan. Having been raised...

Port Lavaca to host third annual Art Walk Saturday

Downtown Port Lavaca will transform into an open air gallery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, as the third annual Port Lavaca Art Walk brings together artists,...

CCISD board adopts calendar, hears progress report

The Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) Board of Trustees adopted a new 2026-27 school calendar, received a report on the district’s 2023 bond projects and...

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A map depicts the stretch of road Feb. 23 on Main Street currently owned by the Texas Department of Transportation. This stretch of road was requested by Port Lavaca City Council Members to be turned over to the city.

Port Lavaca awards project, requests street transfer

During a special meeting held Feb. 23, Port Lavaca City Council awarded a construction contract and requested the transfer of ownership of a...

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