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Declining math rates could be due to testing fatigue, according to...

Testing fatigue could be a reason for declining rates of passing in the math portion of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test, explained Travis...

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CHS head athletic trainer Frank Parker retires after 28 years with CCISD. Parker is looking forward to traveling and spending time with his family.

Calhoun High School head athletic trainer wraps up career

After 28 years of taping ankles, strength and conditioning, first aid and every kind of emergency, Calhoun County Independent School District head...

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Port Lavaca City worker Lucio Licerio is honored with a certificate and glass medallion by Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow and Port Lavaca Public Works Director Wayne Shaffer for 25 years of service to the city May 27.

Port Lavaca council floats bonds for wastewater plant

During its meeting May 27, Port Lavaca City Council considered selling bonds in order to facilitate the city’s Lynn’s Bayou Wastewater Treatment...

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Seniors of Hope High School toss their hats into the air May 22 following their graduation ceremony at Sandcrab Stadium.

53 Hope High School seniors graduate

On May 22, 53 Hope High School (HHS) seniors crossed the stage at Sandcrab Stadium, adorned in silver robes. This year’s ceremony marked not only...

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Caps fly to conclude the 2025 Calhoun High School graduation ceremony Friday, May 23, evening at Sandcrab Stadium.

Calhoun High School ends school year with 223 graduates

The 2025 Calhoun High School graduation commencement ceremony marked the end of an era for 223 graduation candidates. A sea of black gowns...

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Members of the American Legion Post 167 gather in a ceremony to retire several worn-out U.S. flags May 26. The ceremony was held on Memorial Day as part of a larger public event.

In remembrance: Port Lavaca honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

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All-Inclusive playground open for kids

County officials and the community gather as Calhoun County Commissioner David Hall cuts the ribbon on the new all-inclusive playground area at...

Maintenance dredging of ship channel moves to new area

POINT COMFORT – The Matagorda Ship Channel did not gain full draft after maintenance dredging that has moved to another portion of the channel, Port Director Charles...

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Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro shows off his new contract with Blinn College May 15 alongside family members. He is the first CHS student to receive an Esports program scholarship as part of the CHS Esports program.

First college Esports scholarship awarded

Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro propelled the school’s Esports program forward by signing on with the Blinn College Buccaneers as...

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Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow presents a proclamation, declaring May to be Motorcycle Awareness Month to a group of assembled bikers May 13.

Port Lavaca swears in council members, hears annual police report

Port Lavaca City Council swore in returning council member Rosie Padron and newcomer Rosemary Bland-Stewart and received an update from the Port...

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The new all-inclusive playground area in the Little Chocolate Bayou Park in Port Lavaca opened May 1. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17.

Calhoun County unveils first fully-inclusive park for visitors

Little Chocolate Bayou Park is now home to Calhoun County’s first fully inclusive playground — a space designed for children of all abilities to...

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Club members and the public alike packed the Beach Hotel on Port Lavaca’s Main Street as part of the 100-Year Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Port Lavaca.

Port Lavaca Rotary Club celebrates 100 years of service

For 100 years, the Rotary Club of Port Lavaca has been a cornerstone of the local community, and to mark the occasion, club members invited the...

Memorial Medical Center CEO looks forward after district election

Calhoun County voters made their voices heard May 3, casting more than 4,000 ballots on whether to create a hospital district to support Memorial Medical Center (MMC). In...

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Newly-elected Port Lavaca council member speaks on term goals

After winning the May 3 election for the District 5 council position, Rosemary Bland-Stewart is now one of the six council members who decide on...

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Attendees and guides walk down from Bauer Community Center as part of an introductory birding tour. This tour, alongside more professional, paid experiences, was offered as part of the Texas Mid-Coast Birding Festival.

Birders of a feather band together

Texas Mid-Coast Birding Festival takes first “flight” in Port LavacaBirding enthusiasts traveled to Port Lavaca last weekend, May 1-4, to see the...

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