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Sandcrab Nation can prepare to be wowed by the Calhoun High School Marching Band’s upcoming halftime show. According to CHS Head Band Director Jaime Vela, this year’s theme is “Enchanted.”. “There are many variables that make a great show. Music that the judges and the public will...

After two successful rotations, Memorial Medical Center (MMC) is welcoming a new batch of artists into its halls this July. Visitors to the hospital will now be able to see and purchase a new variety of works from local artists. According to MMC Special Projects Manager Adrianna Galvan, the project’s...

PORT LAVACA, Texas - Calhoun County deputies arrested an 18-year-old man Thursday.

That was Blake Michael Downs’ response when asked how he pleaded following the reading of the indictment in his murder trial Tuesday, July 30 in the Calhoun County District Courtroom. The trial is in its second day and started with jury instructions that were continued from Monday. It abruptly...

Local veterans form bonds at weekly fishing get-together. Casting their lines into the water off the back deck of the Indianola Marina, veterans young…

A murder trial is set to begin Monday in Calhoun County. Jury selection is scheduled in the start of The State of Texas v. Blake Michael Downs. In 2022, Downs was charged with murder following the shooting death of his friend Coewin Boerm, who was 19 years-old at the time.

PORT LAVACA, Texas - Calhoun County deputies arrested a 53-year-old woman Thursday.

W. H. Bauer and his wife Louise constituted the head of the most benevolent couple and family in Calhoun County, renowned for their love of their family, city, county, state, and country, as well as the world. The Bauers used the considerable wealth that accrued to the many exploits of W. H. (Bill) Bauer for the betterment of all. They were responsible for improvements like the Bauer Community Center, which serves as a venue for family events, weddings, conventions, city gatherings, and many other celebrations. At one time they contributed financially to the construction of the VFW Post Building. They were also responsible for building the Bauer Exhibit Building at the county fairgrounds which also hosts events related to the county fair, an activity that touches so many of the county’s citizens, especially school children. In addition, they also created the W. H. And Louise Bauer Charitable Trust to benefit many varied projects. In addition, they created the Our Lady of the Gulf School along with Father Dan Morales to nurture the growth of Catholic education in the community.

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 represented Calhoun County in the congress, which provides a four-day mock legislative experience for students in 9th through 12th grades. Taking...

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The Victoria County Public Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties. In the inspection reports, each violation in the Priority items 1-20 is 3 demerits; Priority Foundation items 21-33 are 2 demerits; and Core items are 1 demerit. Zero is a perfect score, while 100 demerits is the worst possible score.

During its regular meeting on July 17, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved several items, including an update on the currently under-developed Green Lake Enhancement Project. The update included the request to the Texas Historical Commission from Calhoun County to use small grass shredders to clear walking paths at the...

With severe weather in the form of straight-line winds, tornadic activity and a brief incursion by Hurricane Beryl this year alone, Calhoun County is no stranger to damages. However, high-speed winds and post-storm flooding might not be the only danger, warns Calhoun County Emergency Management Director Ladonna Thigpen, as scammers may target those affected by disasters.