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Crowds pack Port Lavaca’s Bayfront Peninsula Park July 3 to watch the city’s Star Spangled Bay Bash fireworks display. Alongside fireworks, visitors also enjoyed food trucks and toy vendors alongside other attractions.

Calhoun County erupts in patriotism on 4th of July weekend

We all want to help, but please don’t go to Kerr County right now

I don’t write as much as I used to, but today, my heart is breaking.The images and stories coming out of Kerr County have been haunting me for...

We all want to help, but please don’t go to Kerr County right now

I don’t write as much as I used to, but today, my heart is breaking.The images and stories coming out of Kerr County have been haunting me for...

Grace Funeral Home

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Crowds pack Port Lavaca’s Bayfront Peninsula Park July 3 to watch the city’s Star Spangled Bay Bash fireworks display. Alongside fireworks, visitors also enjoyed food trucks and toy vendors alongside other attractions.

Calhoun County erupts in patriotism on 4th of July weekend

Blue Harvest Market brings Boba and Asian flavors to Port Lavaca

A new store in Port Lavaca is introducing residents to a wider range of Asian flavors and food experiences. Blue Harvest Market recently opened its doors, offering a...

Senior center raises awareness for senior heat dangers

As the summer months begin to rise in temperature, residents across Texas will be relying on their AC units to keep them cool and beat the heat. But for those without...

Local Government

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Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy, alongside commissioners David Hall, Ron Best, Joel Behren and Gary Reese, celebrate the new naming of Little Chocolate Bayou Park with its new namesake McKinley Faye. As a wheelchair user, Faye served as an inspiration for its highly accessible features.

Commissioners hear complaint about EMS, update on grants

A complaint against Calhoun County EMS (CCEMS) was made and an update on General Lando Office (GLO) grant funded projects was given during a...

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Crowds pack Port Lavaca’s Bayfront Peninsula Park July 3 to watch the city’s Star Spangled Bay Bash fireworks display. Alongside fireworks, visitors also enjoyed food trucks and toy vendors alongside other attractions.

Calhoun County erupts in patriotism on 4th of July weekend

Budget process begins for CCISD

The first budget meeting for the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees will be July 21, but the work of putting the budget together has already begun.“This is going to be a...

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Volunteers with the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network help rescue a beached dolphin. As the only federally approved marine mammal stranding rescue group in Texas, their operations stretch up and down the Texas coast.

Rescue groups call for awareness following manatee sightings

The Gulf of Mexico is home to several species of aquatic mammals, including whales and dolphins. However, following several sightings of manatees...

Senior center raises awareness for senior heat dangers

As the summer months begin to rise in temperature, residents across Texas will be relying on their AC units to keep them cool and beat the heat. But for those without...

Port Lavaca Judge Raymond Perez

Port Lavaca Council offers judge new agreement on magistration

Port Lavaca City Council voted to propose a memorandum of understanding with Municipal Court Judge Raymond Perez on June 30, as part of an effort...

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Angel Hernandez shows off her raspberry chocolate cookies in preparation for the Young Entrepreneur Market Day. The July 12 event will see children offer a variety of goods at Port Lavaca City Hall.

Student set to serve sweets at young entrepreneur market day

For 15-year-old Angel Hernandez, baking is a point of pride, she said, selling cookies, cakes and rolls to friends and family. But come July 12,...

Veronica Henderson

Veronica Henderson

Veronica Henderson, 90, of Seadrift, Texas passed away peacefully June 26, 2025 in Rockport, Texas. She was born March 24, 1935 to Ben and Veronica...

Samuel Albert Ureste, Sr.

Samuel Albert Ureste, Sr.

Samuel Albert Ureste, Sr, "Sam", "Sambo" by those who knew him was sadly called home June 15, 2025 after his long battle with cancer. He was in the...

VICTORIA — Leslie "Les" Robert Blanchett, of Victoria, Texas, a loving father, husband and friend born July 8, 1946 in Dodge City, Kansas passed...

Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 19 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 19 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...

When we are being poured out…it’s hard, but it is worth it. If we are withholding the bread from sharing it with others, how are we supposed to obtain more bread? If what...

Heat is not just a number, It’s an attitude

Lately, the temperature in Florida has topped 100°. I saw on the news that the Northeast is also hitting 100°.It’s easy to see why everyone wants to come to Florida. If...

Endure until the end

“But he who endures to the end shall be saved.”Main Idea:This devotional encourages believers to persevere through both inner and outer battles while fulfilling God’s will....

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Angel Hernandez shows off her raspberry chocolate cookies in preparation for the Young Entrepreneur Market Day. The July 12 event will see children offer a variety of goods at Port Lavaca City Hall.

Student set to serve sweets at young entrepreneur market day

For 15-year-old Angel Hernandez, baking is a point of pride, she said, selling cookies, cakes and rolls to friends and family. But come July 12,...

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Several jars painted by Brilee Walker sit on a desk. They will be available for purchase on July 12 at the Young Entrepreneur Market at Port Lavaca City Hall.

Making paper for paper

Sisters create businesses in preparation for young entrepreneur marketAs summer progresses, more and more children are gearing up for the Young...

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