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Members of The Harbor Children’s Alliance and Victim Center are presented with a check by Sparklight staff members July 16 at the Harbor’s main office in Port Lavaca. Sparklight awards $4,000 charitable grant to victim center
    July 23, 2025
    To support children in crisis, internet service provider Sparklight has awarded a $4,000 grant to Calhoun County-based The Harbor Children’s...

    Dana Dworaczyk New principal, familiar face to lead OLG
    July 23, 2025
    Having grown up in the Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School’s new principal, Dana Dworaczyk, said she “feels right at...

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Madison, Liam, Kairi and Jason Corbell enjoy popcorn in Port Lavaca City Park while watching “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” July 18. The movie was provided by the city of Port Lavaca and snacks by Helping Hands on the Coast. Big screen in city park: Families bring children to enjoy movie in...
    July 23, 2025

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Jennifer Charlot, left, and Martina Hafernick stand near a truckload of supplies collected throughout Calhoun County. The supplies were donated to smaller Texas Hill Country communities to aid in flood rescue efforts. FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE FRONTLINE: Local teachers aid in flood...
    July 16, 2025
    During the early morning hours of July 4, tragedy struck Texas Hill Country communities with flash flooding of the Guadalupe River. In the wake of...

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Crowds pack Port Lavaca’s Bayfront Peninsula Park July 3 to watch the city’s Star Spangled Bay Bash fireworks display. Alongside fireworks, visitors also enjoyed food trucks and toy vendors alongside other attractions. Calhoun County erupts in patriotism on 4th of July weekend
    July 9, 2025

    Senior center raises awareness for senior heat dangers
    July 9, 2025
    As the summer months begin to rise in temperature, residents across Texas will be relying on their AC units to keep them cool and beat the heat. But for those without...
    Blue Harvest Market brings Boba and Asian flavors to Port Lavaca
    July 9, 2025
    A new store in Port Lavaca is introducing residents to a wider range of Asian flavors and food experiences. Blue Harvest Market recently opened its doors, offering a...
    We all want to help, but please don’t go to Kerr County right now
    July 8, 2025
    I don’t write as much as I used to, but today, my heart is breaking.The images and stories coming out of Kerr County have been haunting me for...

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Point Comfort Volunteer Fire Department (PCVFD) secretary Adriana Whitwell serves up a cheese-covered hot dog during the Point Comfort Bash at the Bay community event. Running out of chili after high sales, the PCVFD continued to serve hot dogs and raise funds throughout the June 28 event. Popping off early: Point Comfort welcomes Fourth of July early with...
    July 2, 2025

    Fishing tournament looks to collect school supplies for students
    July 2, 2025
    Brand new pencils, crayons, notebooks and other school supplies are the highlight of going back to school each year. Picking out the perfect lunch kit and backpack is a...
    Fireworks and festivities this Fourth of July
    July 2, 2025
    Fireworks will light up the Calhoun County coast this week as Port Lavaca and Port O’Connor prepare to host back-to-back Independence Day events.Port Lavaca’s Star Spangled...
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Wilkins Alumni Inc. member Doloris White presents Calhoun High School graduate Simone Roberts with a scholarship for $500 June 17. The scholarship was presented in front of a display covering the history of the Wilkins School of Port Lavaca, the first school in the area established for Black children. CHS student receives historic Wilkins Alumni scholarship
    June 25, 2025
    Simone Roberts was awarded a $500 scholarship from Wilkins Alumni Inc. member Doloris White June 17 at the Calhoun County Museum. The scholarship,...

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Participants take a break during the first Moms and Tots Walking Club, sponsored by the Texas Department of State Health Services, at Chocolate Bayou Park. TDSHS aims to bridge connections through walking
    June 18, 2025
    As a way to be an emotional support system through the journey of motherhood, and build meaningful connections, the Texas Department of State...

    ALLIGATOR SIGHTING: Alligator found on porch in Port Lavaca...
    June 18, 2025
    An alligator was spotted on the front porch of a Brookhollow home in Port Lavaca May 27, marking the third alleged sighting in the neighborhood over the past few months,...
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Striking a pose, Porschia Brooks spins a hula hoop around during the adults section of the Juneteenth hula-hoop contest June 15. Port Lavaca community rallies around Juneteenth celebration
    June 18, 2025
    Despite rainy weather, crowds packed Bayfront Peninsula Park June 13-15 for Port Lavaca’s annual Juneteenth celebration. Alongside free food, games...

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