By authority of the Secretary of State, (Election Code Section 42.009) polling places for the Calhoun County Republican Runoff Election on Tuesday, July 31, have been consolidated by Commissioner’s Precincts. Here is a list of polling places and voting precincts. Commissioner’s Precinct #1 Voting Precincts 1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Heritage Center 2104 W. […]

Hurricane Tracks Last month I got my first taste of what it feels like to live in an area where hurricanes can become big issues weather wise. If you have followed this column since January, you may have noticed that I have more than a passing interest in the weather. Not only am I a […]

Friday evening, July 6, local couple, Bobby and Fon Boyd, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Friends and family gathered at their home in Port Lavaca. Daughters Beckey Boyd Gooden and husband Ronnie, of Seadrift and Tammy Boyd hosted the event. Special guests were Waymon Boyd, Norman and Linda Boyd and family, and Wanda Garbe. Four […]

There will be an open meeting sponsored by the Calhoun County Republican Party at First National Bank Meeting Room in Port Lavaca on Monday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. All interested parties are invited to attend.  

“Humility” is an extremely rare quality within the realm of humanity. Sadly, pride, which is the opposite of humility, comes naturally to most people. Pride is the only disease that tends to sicken everyone except the person afflicted by it. The Bible says, “For if a man think himself to be something, when he is […]