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Port Lavaca police chief enters retirement agreement with city

Following a closed session held March 23, Port Lavaca City Council unanimously approved a retirement agreement with Police Chief Colin Rangnow, who...

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Katie Halbert, Port Lavaca local, rounds a barrel March 18 at Houston Rodeo. She would go on to make it into the finals of the barrel racing event.

Local athlete makes finals for Houston Rodeo

Local athlete Katie Halbert, 30, and her horse, Milania, rode their way to finals of the Houston Rodeo’s Barrel Racing Division March 2. Alongside...

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A B-52 bomber flies through the air. This model of airplane was identical to the plane that went missing in 1968.

In history: Search continues for missing 1968 B-52 bomber and crew

On Feb. 29, 1968, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber was declared missing in action, alongside all eight of its crew. Almost 60 years later, the fate of...

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Calhoun High School Sandbar Club mentors Jose Baldera and Logyn Middaugh are ready to shoot some hoops with their middle school buddies during their weekly visit at Travis Middle School. The Sandbar Club is an opportunity for high school students to demonstrate leadership skills by hanging out with middle school students, discussing life relevant topics, role modeling positive behaviors and having fun.

Mentoring program aims to raise up middle schoolers

“Raising The Bar – Together” is the mission of the Calhoun High School Sandbar Club.CHS Athletic Director Stephen Hrncir developed the club as a...

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Workers for Miller Seafood shuck oysters early in the morning March 18. Now employed by the Matagorda Bay Fishermen Cooperative, the workers process oysters after pouring them out of large, burlap bags fresh off the ships.

Miller Seafood purchased by co-op amid fisherman struggles

Local seafood processor and market Miller Seafood is now under new ownership following its purchase by the Matagorda Bay Fishing Cooperative...

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Birdability founder Virginia Rose explores the Formosa Wetlands Walkway in Port Lavaca March 15 alongside local birders Debbie Fisher, Brent Ortego and Allan Berger.

Birder explores accessibility and connections in Calhoun County

Rolling through areas such as Green Lake or the Port Lavaca Wetlands Boardwalk in her wheelchair and vehicle, birder Virginia Rose accompanied a...

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The Calhoun County ISD Police Department has a new K9 division to patrol the schools. K9 Rex specializes in narcotics detection and will assist in safety efforts throughout the district. Pictured, from left, are CCISD Superintendent Evan Cardwell, Lt. James Monroy with K9 Rex and CCISD Police Chief Justin Klare.

CCISD develops K9 Division

K9 Rex is ready to start his job patrolling Calhoun County ISD schools as part of a new K9 Division through the district’s police department.CCISD...

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A donor gives blood to the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center. Previously, blood drives were held at Memorial Medical Center but have been temporarily halted due to construction work.

Community partners needed to keep blood supply flowing: Hospital...

The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) is searching for new community partners this spring in order to meet the demand for life-saving...

Father and son found dead in Hog Bayou

A father and son were found dead Wednesday, March 18, in Hog Bayou, according to a statement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...

Seadrift city secretary resigns, special meeting called

Seadrift City Secretary Wendell Netzer has resigned March 13, according to a statement from Seadrift Mayor pro tem Alysa Jarvis.Jarvis said that...

Ronny Best, Michael Balajka and Patrick Petrisky were candidates in the Republican primary for Calhoun County commissioner Precinct 2. A recount conducted Thursday slightly adjusted vote totals but confirmed that Best and Balajka will advance to the May 26 runoff election.

Recount confirms Precinct 2 commissioner runoff

Vote totals adjust slightly but Best and Balajka remain top finishersA recount conducted Thursday in the Republican primary race for Calhoun County...

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Sophie and Emey Gonzales-Hayden alongside Bowen and Aurora Donnell leave their mark on a concrete slab behind Port Lavaca’s Main Street Theatre March 7 during the Port Lavaca Art Walk. Their contributions were included as part of a new artists cove designated during the art walk.

Walk and brush: Port Lavaca Art Walk brings vibrancy to Main Street

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Port Lavaca resident and 100-year-old Mary Rhones holds the key to the city, given to her by Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow. Pictured with her are her son, Robert Gardner, and council member Daniel Aguirre.

March 5 declared Mary Rhones Day: Local 100-year-old woman receives...

In honor of Mary Rhones’ 100th birthday, Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow gave her the key to the city March 5 and proclaimed the day as Mary Rhones...

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Little League volunteer Mark Dieringer calls a shot during a Little League baseball game.

Heading for third: Local umpire heads to Little League World Series...

Local Little League volunteer Mark Dieringer was selected Feb. 24 to umpire for the Little League World Series Tournament. This marks his third...

A page of the Election Day hand-count tally sheet from the Calhoun County Republican primary is shown. The handwritten totals were presented to candidates Wednesday as volunteers worked to reconcile results from the multi-day ballot count.

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Timeline of hand count raises questions in Calhoun County...

Precinct returns were not filed until Friday after a multi-day ballot count in one of three Texas counties to tally primary votes by hand.A hand...

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