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    PHOTO BY Tania French The spirits take their final bow
    November 11, 2026
    The six cast members of the 2026 Port Lavaca Cemetery Tour gather for a photo following the final performance Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Port Lavaca...

    MMC CEO reports positive September for hospital
    November 11, 2026
    Memorial Medical Center had a net positive September in a report delivered Nov. 4 to the Calhoun County Commissioners Court by MMC CEO Erin Clevenger.MMC had a net gain of...
    CCISD Innovation committee to bring policy changes to board
    November 11, 2026
    A set of policy exemptions dictating school year length and grievance hearing procedures was approved Nov. 2 by a special committee of the Calhoun County Independent School...
    NRC approves construction permit for X-energy and Dow project
    November 9, 2026
    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a construction permit Nov. 9 for four proposed nuclear reactors in Calhoun County, according to an announcement by Dow and...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Children pose for a photo in their costumes during Memorial Medical Center Rehab Services inclusive trick-or-treat event Oct. 28.  Participating organizations included Walmart and Nielsen Family Dental. Scares for everyone: MMC Rehab hosts inclusive trick-or-treat for...
    November 4, 2026

    PHOTO BY Tania French Invisible Man
    November 4, 2026
    Ian Valdez disappears into his costume as the Invisible Man during BooFest on Saturday in downtown Port Lavaca. Valdez took first place in the ages...

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Seadrift Rising organizer Lisa McLean and event assistant Kelly Cross speak to a group of Seadrift community members, business owners and officials Oct. 26. Seadrift Rising: Seadrift residents gather to discuss city’s future
    November 4, 2026
    Business owners, community members and local officials gathered at Bubba’s Seafood in Seadrift Oct. 26 to discuss the city’s future as part of a...

    PHOTO BY Tania French
Jody Weaver stands beside the grave of Grace Rebecca Rubert, whom she will portray during this weekend’s cemetery tour. Dressed in period attire, Weaver will bring Rubert’s story to life as visitors learn about the people and history of the community. Embodying history: Cemetery tour brings Port Lavaca’s past to life
    November 4, 2026
    Port Lavaca’s past is coming to life once more as actors assume the identities of historic figures as part of the city’s annual cemetery tour Nov....

    Voters overwhelmingly reject CCISD tax hike; return incumbents to...
    November 4, 2026
    Calhoun County voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed school district tax increase and reelected County Judge Vern Lyssy and Precinct 1...

    Lyssy, Martinez reelected; CCISD tax rate proposition fails
    November 4, 2026
    CALHOUN COUNTY — Calhoun County voters reelected County Judge Vern Lyssy and Precinct 1 Commissioner John A. Martinez on Tuesday, Nov. 3, while...

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Calhoun County EMS personnel demonstrate emergency medical procedures using a training mannequin Oct. 24 during the Calhoun County Emergency Services Field Day. Visitors watched demonstrations of airway management and other lifesaving techniques. See. Learn. Connect.: First responders meet public, demonstrate...
    October 28, 2026

    Chickens and cows for college cash: Youth auction raises more than...
    October 28, 2026
    Local youth earned an unofficial $554,788 after add-ons at the Calhoun County Fair Youth Auction Oct. 15, with additional donations from businesses and individuals still to...
    Seadrift water pressure restored as questions remain over pump...
    October 28, 2026
    SEADRIFT — Water pressure has been restored and storage tanks are remaining full in Seadrift following ongoing water system problems that prompted a local disaster...
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brent Skeen wears his dress uniform July 10 during his retirement ceremony at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Port Lavaca to fly flag in honor of hometown veteran
    October 21, 2026
    A U.S. flag given to veteran Brent Skeen is to be flown across various parts of Port Lavaca this October to honor his service and retirement Aug....

    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Castaway Lodge workers distribute free water to Seadrift residents Oct. 14 during a citywide water outage. Seadrift council addresses water system concerns amid outage
    October 21, 2026
    SEADRIFT – Seadrift City Council discussed ongoing water infrastructure issues and debated ownership of a lift station during its Oct. 13 regular...

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