AUSTIN—Brianna Salinas, a student at Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca, was the first place winner in the statewide competition for an entry in the 2012 International Aviation Art Contest. She competed in the 14- to 18-year-old category. Brianna, age 15, received a certificate and was recognized for artist talent during the 30th Annual Texas […]

The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center supplies over 100 hospitals and clinics with lifesaving blood from altruistic donors throughout 43 South Texas counties. Donors can log on to southtexasblood.org and visit the Donating for Life link to make an appointment and redeem points for thank-you gifts. Anyone 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with […]

On Saturday April 21st The Travis Middle School Water Watchers group will be giving free wetland kayak tours. The tours will be at Bay Front Park, in Port Lavaca on April 21, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by The TMS Water […]

SEADRIFT- Lora G. Rubalcaba, 84, of Seadrift, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Lora was born on February 8, 1928 in Seadrift to the late Johnny N. and Nellie Henderson. Lora is survived by her daughters, Vera (Sissy) Hadley and Winona L. (Nonie) Thrower, both of Seadrift; sons, C.W. Thrower, Jr. of Van Vleck […]