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A Port Lavaca Fire Department firefighter moves through the smoke outside of the Make Me Chic Hair Studio at 216 E. Main St. First responders reached the scene at 10:07 a.m. April 29.

Fire extinguished at Port Lavaca Main Street salon, no injuries...

Port Lavaca Fire Department responded to a fire on Main Street, April 29, and successfully contained the blaze with no injuries reported, according...

Life returns in a blaze of green

“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” Pedro Calderon de la Barca.I have always loved the color green. The green of the tree...

The joy of building and painting little dudes

Most people know me for my reporting — obviously, you most likely do as well, considering you’re reading a publication that features my work quite heavily and are, in fact,...

Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School

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Local Bay Rats band aims to entertain the community with good music and fun during a free concert scheduled for Saturday, May 10, at Miller’s Point at Magnolia Beach. Pictured, from left, are band members Frank Gracen, Mike Whitcher, Don DuBoise, Phil Johnson and Tad Wolfe.

Good friends, good music make up Bay Rats band

Great friends and good tunes are the makings of a grand ole time, said musician Frank Gracen as having fun with the community is the main goal of...

Hookin’ and Cookin’

Team Wasted Waders sponsored by Richard was named 1st Place Master Angler winner at The Formosa Hook & Cook for Charity sponsored by the...

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Several families at the Sea Greens Apartment homes show support Saturday, April 26, while waiting for the parade of first responders and other participating vehicles to come by.

Autism Day Parade brings joy through town

Local Government

Voters deny hospital district in Calhoun County

Bland-Stewart takes Port Lavaca council position A proposition for a new Calhoun County hospital district was denied and a new member joined Port Lavaca City Council,...

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Calhoun County EMS Director Dustin Jenkins discusses the budget and contract issues with Calhoun County Commissioners Court regarding a new EMS training facility.

Commissioners field questions about EMS training facility construction

Concerns and questions were raised by the Calhoun County Commissioners Court regarding the construction and funding of a recently completed EMS...

CCISD School Board OKs exploring Exxon Mobil tax abatement

During a special meeting April 29, the Calhoun County ISD (CCISD) Board of Trustees voted to continue exploring the possibility of a tax abatement for a potential Exxon...

Port Lavaca approves compensation plan, explores building commission

Certain workers for Port Lavaca will see an increase in salaries thanks to a recent vote by Port Lavaca City Council April 30 to increase compensation to bring them in line...

Commissioners wrap up Swan Point pier, move forward on fire station

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved several items April 30, including finalizing payments for the Swan Point Pier project, signing a contract to finalize funds...

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Attendees and guides walk down from Bauer Community Center as part of an introductory birding tour. This tour, alongside more professional, paid experiences, was offered as part of the Texas Mid-Coast Birding Festival.

Birders of a feather band together

Texas Mid-Coast Birding Festival takes first “flight” in Port LavacaBirding enthusiasts traveled to Port Lavaca last weekend, May 1-4, to see the...

Voters deny hospital district in Calhoun County

Bland-Stewart takes Port Lavaca council position A proposition for a new Calhoun County hospital district was denied and a new member joined Port Lavaca City Council,...

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A banner featuring President Donald Trump hangs off of the Bayfront Hotel on Port Lavaca’s Main Street. According to the city government, the banners violate part of the city’s ordinance.

Port Lavaca holds court hearing on hotel banners

A court hearing was held April 24 at Port Lavaca City Hall regarding a citation against a local property owner for two large, three-story tall...

Helen Faye Hawes

Helen Faye Hawes

Helen Faye Hawes, 78 years old, of Port Lavaca passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, while residing at Twin Pines Nursing and Rehab Center in...

Carey Keller, age 61, of Kerrville, TX, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at home, surrounded by loving family and...

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Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 16 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...

Law enforcement officials make 24 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...

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Prayer at the Pole

Community members, county employees and first responders participate in the May 1 Prayer at the Pole event held at the Calhoun County Courthouse.

The Resurrection

The resurrection is the ultimate story of hope, victory and love ever told.The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just the turning point of history; it is the heartbeat of...

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Staff, students and volunteers of Bayside Community Church Discipleship Center stand at the altar for a group picture at the Olivia location.

Bayside church provides Christian education

GANADO — Following the desire to support families by providing Christian-based education for their children, Bayside Community Church Discipleship...

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Top student trainers honored

Following completion of the 2024-25 sports season, the Calhoun sports medicine seniors all received Texas State Athletic Trainers Association All...

Chapa is National champ 4x!

Local lifter wins fourth consecutive individual college titleFor those who remember Chase Chapa from his powerlifting days at Calhoun High School,...

Calhoun’s varsity baseball team overcame a loss in the first game to capture the Bi-District title in a 3-game series last week. The Sandcrabs will face Tuloso-Midway in the Area round this week.
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Sandcrabs earn Bi-District title over Jays

Calhoun defeats Needville in best of 3; T-M up nextYOAKUM – The baseball Sandcrabs overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat the Needville Blue Jays...

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Poems and tea for Mother’s Day

HJM Elementary School first grade student Weien Huang displays a cinquain poem written for her mother, Peiwen (Wendy) Luo, along with a special...

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Crossroad Kings take first place

The boys seventh grade elite basketball team Crossroad Kings won first place during the National Silver Competition held recently in Austin....

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Our Lady of the Gulf Students attend the Bishop’s Award Ceremony at the Diocese of Victoria April 29. Pictured, back row first, are Father Tommy Chen, Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, Ian Gilliland, front row, Olivia Mendez, Valerie Servantes, Xitlalith Vazquez and OLG Superintendent Robert Whitworth. Not pictured Brendan Castillo.

Our Lady of the Gulf students earn 2025 Bishop’s Youth Awards

Five students from Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School (OLG) demonstrated their commitment to their school and Parish communities by being...

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