The stories of Calhoun County, TX
7 narrated audio stories from across Calhoun County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Fort Esperanza
Holding the Gulf at Pass Cavallo
How a barrier island fort became a crucial Texas wartime defense.
Calhoun High School
When the Sandcrabs Took the County With Them
How Calhoun football came to feel bigger than a game.
Calhoun High School
Why Port Lavaca Cheers for the Sandcrabs
A Gulf Coast nickname became a community identity.
Fort Esperanza
When Fort Esperanza Went Up in Smoke
A coastal battle decided by withdrawal, fire, and control of the bay.
Calhoun County
When the Texas Coast Turned on Indianola
A booming port rose on Matagorda Bay, then faced two devastating storms.
Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse
The Lighthouse That Came In From the Bay
An offshore beacon that outlasted danger by coming ashore.
Calhoun County
When Indianola Picked Up and Left
A coast town survived one hurricane, but not the second.
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