Port Lavaca News

PoliceNewsLink.Com November 28, 2009 at 6:33 p.m. ARANSAS PASS - Two Aransas Pass women were arrested about 10:30 a.m. Friday after leading police on a high-speed chase that reached more than 100 mph, police reported.

Christopher Lee Beck, 32, of Port Lavaca, to two years in state jail, four years probated, $3,235.43 restitution, 100 hours community service, after pleading guilty to burglary of a building in April 2008.

William Webster and Lynda Kominczak have a lot to be thankful for - especially this Thanksgiving.

Originally published November 22, 2009 at 10:42 p.m., updated November 22, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. Faith Table Ministry For more information on donating or volunteering with the ministry, contact Frank C. Huerta at frankchuerta66@yahoo.com. It starts with a cardboard sign and lots of screaming.

Originally published November 22, 2009 at 11 p.m., updated November 22, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. VISIT SHARKTOWN When: 8 a.m. Monday.

A At Thursday morning's County Commissioners Court meeting at the Calhoun County Courthouse , doctors and staff membersA employed at M emorial Medical Center asked commissioners if trustee term limits exist.

Originally published November 18, 2009 at midnight, updated November 18, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. Friends, Families and Supporters of Violent Crime Victims will hold their eighth annual Tree of Angels Ceremony on Dec.

Ken and Shirley Woodard visit with Victoria Nursing and Rehabilitation resident, Delia Salas.

Originally published November 12, 2009 at 7:48 p.m., updated November 12, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. The ports aren't the only ones keeping busyVictoria Economic Development Corporation President Dale Fowler also updated the approximately 120 people present at the membership meeting on what his organization has done for Victoria County.

An arrest has been made in connection to a homicide in Port Lavaca. On Thursday, November 5, 2009,A Port Lavaca Police found the body ofA Mr Carrol Fondran, 68,A in his home on S. San Antonio.

Raymond Villanueva, 25, of Victoria, on a warrant charging him with burglary of habitation and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The organization offers classes three days a week for adults and after-school children's classes throughout the week.

Originally published November 7, 2009 at 10:06 p.m., updated November 8, 2009 at 12:25 a.m. VICTORIA VETERANS DAY PARADE When: The parade begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

A Port Lavaca man was violently assaulted and killed Thursday morning in his home, according to a Port Lavaca Police Department news release.

A man was found dead inside a home in the 500 block of South Trinity Street around 2 a.m. Thursday.

Originally published November 2, 2009 at 6:18 p.m., updated November 2, 2009 at 11:05 p.m. HOW DOES BOOT CAMP WORK? The boot camp is a court-ordered program for students who have been expelled from Calhoun County school district high school and middle schools.

Originally published October 29, 2009 at 5:03 p.m., updated October 29, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. HAVE A QUESTION FOR 'WATCHDOG?' To submit questions, e-mail watchdog@vicad.com, post them to the "Watchdog" blog or call Advocate Public Service Editor Gabe Semenza at 361-580-6519. No topic is off-limits. Is an area steelworkers union president a repeat ...

Originally published October 30, 2009 at 4:42 p.m., updated October 30, 2009 at 9:55 p.m. Served as Corpus Christi's city manager from 2003 to 2008 Served as Corpus Christi's deputy city manager from 1999 to 2003 Served as College Station's city manager from 1995 to 1999 Worked in city ... Served as Corpus Christi's city manager from 2003 to 2008 ...

The city of Port Lavaca said goodbye to a familiar face. The city's manager was full of emotion as he gets ready for new horizons.

The search continues for two Navy pilots on board a T-34 Trainer that disappeared Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico.