Port Lavaca Rotary Club student volunteer Jonathan Lin unfurls a flag early in the morning of Monday, Feb. 16. He was one of many volunteers who...

Calhoun County ISD police officer Andrew Dimas is recognized by Seadrift School students for his dedication to campus safety and his daily support...

Taking on the roles of Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, Betty Birdwell and Rusty Henderson perform live on stage at the Port Lavaca...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: REV. ROBERT JOPE (1823-1875)A tombstone stands in the Indianola Cemetery with the inscription “In the way of righteousness is...

There are times in life when something new comes along and brings with it a flood of good old memories. It comes to us like a familiar friend, warm...

During a meeting held Feb. 11, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court heard a report on the ongoing status of vulnerable children and families from...

POINT COMFORT – Dredging of the Matagorda Ship Channel is expected to begin in April.The Calhoun Port Authority was informed the U.S. Corps of Engineers is reviewing bids...

Seadrift City Council postponed a curfew ordinance vote related to the city parks and baseball field following an incident with an unhoused man during its Feb. 10 meeting....

Local Texas AgriLife Extension agents gave their 2025 activity reports to the Calhoun County Commissioners Court Feb. 4, detailing their ongoing programs and...

The Calhoun County Lions Club has held its first meeting, Feb. 10, following its founding earlier last year. Held at The Pantry restaurant, the meeting saw members discuss...

Timon Zhang, right, an eighth-grade student at Travis Middle School, and Max Lara, a seventh-grade student at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School,...

SEADRIFT — The Seadrift School Bayratz E-Sports team is on a winning streak after sweeping multiple regional competitions earlier this month.On...

Death NoticeFloyd Robinson, Jr. “Dooney”A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Frances Janis of Olivia, Texas, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 in Port Lavaca. She was born in Cuero, Texas to Robert Petrash & Frances...

Code Enforcement vs. ComplaintsCode Enforcement often begins with a complaint, but the goal is always compliance—not punishment. When a concern is reported, staff reviews...

Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, began a voyage to the New World in July 1684. He planned to arrive at the mouth of the Mississippi River to help establish French...

The older I get, the more I have to forget, and believe me, I don't forget to forget. I can't keep up with dates, holidays, or even my birthday.As I was drinking my morning...

What we do best defines who we are. There was a young man who loved to play football. His coach said, “He was one of the best players I ever coached.” He had potential. He...

The greatest joy I have every morning is not only getting up but also stepping in my office. I step inside, pause for a moment, and look around at all the books on my...

Timon Zhang, right, an eighth-grade student at Travis Middle School, and Max Lara, a seventh-grade student at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School,...