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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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Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow cuts the ribbon as Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy stands beside him April 14 during a ceremony celebrating the restoration of the historic Half Moon Reef Lighthouse near the Bauer Community Center. City and county leaders, historical commission members, school district staff and chamber representatives gathered to mark the community effort that restored the landmark.

Ribbon cutting marks milestone for Half Moon Reef Lighthouse

Members of the public and Port Lavaca city staff celebrated history April 14 outside the Bauer Community Center with a ribbon cutting for the...

Seadrift, Port Lavaca, CCISD early voting starts Monday

Municipal elections are on the horizon, as Port Lavaca, Seadrift and the Calhoun County Independent School District are all set to start early voting April 20. Among them,...

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Calhoun County Historical Commission unveils new marker

Jody Brett and John Foester unveil a new historical marker near Port Lavaca April 11. Dedicated to Clark’s Station, the Calhoun County Historical...

First Community Bank to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca

Coastal Bend Bancshares, the bank holding company for First Community Bank in Corpus Christi, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First National Bank in Port...

Channel dredging begins at Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort

\POINT COMFORT – A maintenance dredge will soon be seen working the channel and turning basin for the Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort.“I don’t have an exact start date...

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Port Lavaca resident Kimberly Reeves joins her family in the driver seat of her new red van, donated to her by OnRamp March 26. The new vehicle will be used to transport her and her five children to school, work, the grocery store and church, Reeves said.

Local woman reaches self-sufficiency with car donation

Port Lavaca resident Kimberly Reeves received a helping hand March 26 from Victoria-based nonprofit OnRamp with the donation of a new vehicle....

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Sheriff Bobbie Vickery holds up an award for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott April 2, which was awarded to him during the Polish Hungarian American Leadership Summit. Vickery stated he will pass along this award to the governor during his next trip to Austin.

Sheriff accepts award for governor during Poland trip

During a visit to Poland from March 15-20, Calhoun County Sheriff Bobbie Vickery accepted an award from the Polish Hungarian American Leadership...

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A man points a finger at Synergen leadership March 31 during a public meeting. He was among several members of the community who questioned the placement of the company’s new ammonia plant.

Ammonia company hosts community meeting for future plant

A community meeting held March 31 by Synergen Green Energy provided information to members of the public on a proposed ammonia production facility...

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