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Zhang named National Merit Scholar semifinalist

September 25, 2024

“This scholarship will help open up opportunities for research and other college experiences,” said Stacy Zhang, who has been named as one of...

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HJM Elementary School fifth grade students show off matching pajamas as they celebrate Attendance Week. Pictured are: Sofia River Chavana, Esther Tha, Shikha Kasarla, Erika Iniguez Cajero, Bella Diaz, Daiana Hernandez, Ashley Hernandez, Sadie River Chavana, Carolina Gallegos, Ociriz Mendoza and Tegan Osborn.

Matching Pajamas

September 19, 2024

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Children gather outside the Port O’Connor Library and play with paint chalk on the sidewalk on Sept. 14 to celebrate the extension of the library.

Chalking Up Port O'Connor

September 19, 2024

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HJM Elementary School first grade teacher Macileigh Burris was awarded a grant from Nueces Electric Cooperative. With some of the funds, she purchased an aquarium for the class pet, Miss Piggy. Burris said her students were so happy once it was set up and they released Miss Piggy from her cup to her new home. The students take turns feeding and caring for her daily as part of the science TEKS curriculum. Pictured are students observing Miss Piggy in her new habitat.

Macileigh Burris was awarded a grant from Nueces Electric Cooperative

August 28, 2024

Back to School 2024

August 22, 2024

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Pictured are members of the 2024-25 Calhoun High School Sandette Drill Team. (Contributed photo)

CHS Sandette Drill Team prepares for upcoming season

August 21, 2024

The Calhoun High School Sandette Drill Team is busy preparing to entertain Sandcrab Nation on the field during halftime and in the stands during...

Calhoun High School color guard members practice for their part in the upcoming school year’s halftime show entitled “Enchanted.”

August 14, 2024

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Calhoun High School color guard members practice for their part in the upcoming school year’s halftime show. The band will have a public showcase at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5.

CHS Band halftime show promises to enchant

Sandcrab Nation can prepare to be wowed by the Calhoun High School Marching Band’s upcoming halftime show. According to CHS Head Band Director...

Calhoun County student serves in 4-H Congress

During the 2024 Texas 4-H Congress, one of Calhoun County’s 4-H students served as secretary of senate, presiding over a room for all of their peers. McKenna Guevara...

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Interns Linkyn Doolin, Jaeleigh Campos and Briley Christensen stand against a classroom white board at Memorial Medical Center. Over the summer they’ve cultivated professional skills while interning with the hospital.

Students see different side of MMC during internship

Hospitals are often associated with doctors, nurses and surgeons; however, this summer, 15 students were able to experience the more...

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Finley Dworaczyk works on a project last year during the Port Lavaca Art Guild Summer Art Classes.

Summer art classes available for children

The Port Lavaca Art Guild is calling all young artists to come together in Calhoun County. Hosted by the children’s art teacher, Nancy Dorries, the...

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Attending the State Convention for the Calhoun High School Student Councile were, bottom row, from left, Alice Chiu, Darcy Teehan, Celeste Kwi, Iliana Lara, Ella Vazquez; middle row, from left, Sponsor. Katie Anderson, Jakob Novelo, Olivia Chen, Ashley Anderson, David Torres, Alexander Tafolla, Emily Salinas, Sponsor. Kristin Spencer; and top row, from left, Troy Sonsel, Taegan Sanders and Jason Anderson. The students’ shirts feature the faces of their sponsors.

CHS Student Council has successful year

It was a time of celebration for the Calhoun High School Student Council and its advisors.The Student Council brought back the Sweepstakes Award...

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Calhoun County 4-H members and cousins Beth Boone and Keeley Brumfield recently placed first at District 11 4-H Spring Spectacular with their musical skit called “Baby Snake”.

4-H students bring home wins during competition season

Over the course of winter and spring, Calhoun County’s 4-H youth has been busy — and that’s in no small part thanks to AgriLife Extension Agent and...

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Dressed to ‘impress,’ FFA freshman students Addyson Rangel, Avery Kriegel, Cayme Lambert and Natalie Carver pose for a group shot. All four were among the four students who participated in the cake auction.

FFA hosts 55th annual cake auction fundraiser

Cake and comedy were the focus on the night at the Calhoun County Future Farmers of America (FFA) Greenhand Cake Auction, where all purchases came...

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