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The journey of parenthood

I have only been on this journey for nine years; sometimes it seems like a long time, other times it seems like I just started. Although I am not on this journey alone — I...

Life between the pages: The nose always knows

Follow your nose, it always knows the smell of gas when you walk in the door!And, believe that your nose smells something awful.My parents were rather lucky over the past...

Dispatcher answers the ‘calls of duty’ for almost three decades

On Jan. 1, 1998, Delores Drake answered her first telephone call as a communication public safety professional. More than 28 years later, she is...

PHOTO BY CJ Vetter
Seadrift Police Chief Cheyenne Beaver enjoys a shrimp burger courtesy of Bubba’s Cajun Seafood during Shrimpfest 2025, June 7. The shrimp burger, only served during Shrimpfest, was a family recipe of Beavers and was later given to Bubba’s.

Bubblin’ with fun

PHOTO BY EMILY VERA

Participants of Global Running Day gather for a group photo June 5 at Bayfront Park Pavilion before the community run hosted by Soul to Sole Run Club.

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY: Soul to Sole Run Club celebrates Global Running...

To celebrate Global Running Day June 5, the Soul to Sole Run Club hosted a special event at the Bayfront Park Pavilion at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by...

Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School

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Local Government

PL City Council hosts workshop to clarify annual budget, address...

Port Lavaca City Council looked to the future June 2 as part of a workshop focusing on its fiscal year 2025-26 policies and budget. As part of the workshop, council members...

Seadrift council approves raise, job description

Paul Gonzales not in attendance for first meeting following mayoral statement SEADRIFT — — A job description and raise were approved by Seadrift City Council during a...

Tanya Cunningham

New Seadrift City Council member outlines role in community

Following an election held May 3, Seadrift City Council welcomed two new faces to city government. Alongside Lori Thomas, who was elected as...

Port Lavaca seeks public input on TxDOT projects

Community members of Port Lavaca will have the opportunity to influence city infrastructure as part of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) 2025 Transportation...

Port of West Calhoun emerges as asset on barge canal

SEADRIFT — State Highway 35 arches over the Victoria Barge Canal as travelers head west out of Port Lavaca. Flowing underneath is a canal that connects up with the...

PHOTO BY CJ Vetter
Seadrift Police Chief Cheyenne Beaver enjoys a shrimp burger courtesy of Bubba’s Cajun Seafood during Shrimpfest 2025, June 7. The shrimp burger, only served during Shrimpfest, was a family recipe of Beavers and was later given to Bubba’s.

Bubblin’ with fun

Dr. Jennifer Wimbish

Dr. Jennifer Wimbish to speak at Juneteenth Celebration

Dr. Jennifer Wimbish will speak during the Port Lavaca Juneteenth Celebration at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Bayfront Peninsula Park.Dr. Wimbish...

PHOTO BY EMILY VERA

Participants of Global Running Day gather for a group photo June 5 at Bayfront Park Pavilion before the community run hosted by Soul to Sole Run Club.

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY: Soul to Sole Run Club celebrates Global Running...

To celebrate Global Running Day June 5, the Soul to Sole Run Club hosted a special event at the Bayfront Park Pavilion at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by...

Darin Errold Washington

Darin Errold Washington

Darin was born to the late Donald E. Washington and Eural Joetta Washington on December 20, 1967. Darin departed this life on May 1, 2025 at home...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 43 weekly arrests

The arrest records made available through The Port Lavaca Wave newspaper are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has...

Grace Funeral Home

Who has the license to drive me crazy?

I will confess that I am crazy, but I didn’t get there by myself. Somebody has been driving me crazy. When I use the word “somebody,” I mean a lot of people.I didn’t always...

PHOTO BY SHERRY FICKLEN
CHS head athletic trainer Frank Parker retires after 28 years with CCISD. Parker is looking forward to traveling and spending time with his family.

Calhoun High School head athletic trainer wraps up career

After 28 years of taping ankles, strength and conditioning, first aid and every kind of emergency, Calhoun County Independent School District head...

Seadrift School announces honor rolls

Seadrift School announces honor rolls for the fourth nine-week session. They are as follows - A honor rollFirst grade - None listed. Second grade - Quinton Callaway,...

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