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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...

Predators count on silence: Why grooming awareness is key to...

When it comes to child abuse, knowledge about the scope of the problem, the definitions of the various types of child maltreatment, and the symptoms that children and youth...

Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School

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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

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John Amador and his daughter, Jorgina Amador, look through a book documenting the history of Memorial Medical Center. John, who had been born at Memorial Medical Center, showed his daughter around his place of birth during the hospital’s 75th anniversary.

Memorial Medical Center celebrates 75th anniversary

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Hundreds attended the Port O’Connor annual Crawfish Fest on Saturday, April 26.

Crawfish Fest 2025 a success

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SUPPORT HOSPITAL DISTRICTDear Editor, This letter is in support of creating a special district for the Calhoun County Medical Center.I realize that many of you have doubts...

Predators count on silence: Why grooming awareness is key to...

When it comes to child abuse, knowledge about the scope of the problem, the definitions of the various types of child maltreatment, and the symptoms that children and youth...

Local Government

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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...

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A crowd at Drifter’s Hall listens to business owner Ashley McGrew talk about the potential tax burden that a hospital district would bring to Calhoun County. Held April 21, the event saw property owners come and share their opinions on the creation of the district.

Public raises concerns on proposed hospital district amid early voting

The parking lot at Drifter’s Hall was full April 21, as several dozen people attended a public information meeting hosted by local business owners....

AgriLife Extension agent seeks public assistance for Sea Grant program

As the federal government begins to look at the upcoming year’s budget, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent RJ Shelly is asking the public to show their support for the Sea...

Public raises concerns on proposed hospital district amid early voting

The parking lot at Drifter’s Hall was full April 21, as several dozen people attended a public information meeting hosted by local business owners. The discussion, led by...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
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...

Regency Healthcare

Port Lavaca TISD

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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...

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Pictured are the winners of the cornhole tournament that took place at the 2025 Hook and Cook fishing tournament held on Friday April 25 at the Bauer Community Center

Setting the hook for barbecue excellence

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Students kayak on the coast of Calhoun County as part of the Coastal Explorers program. Kayaking was one of many ways students were engaged with and explored the Calhoun County coastline.

Students learn about coastal environments from local ‘aquatic heroes’

The coastal waters of Calhoun County are home to an abundance of life — porpoises, fish and birds are just some of the animals that may be spotted...

Robert M. Hilscher

Robert M. Hilscher

Robert M. Hilscher, age 57, of Port Lavaca, TX, gained his angel wings and went to be with our Lord on April 16, 2025.Robert had a heart of gold...

Mary J. Cumpian

Mary J. Cumpian

Mary J. Cumpian, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on May 1, 1930,...

Glynda Kay Gresham

Glynda Kay Gresham

Glynda Kay (Decker) Gresham 72, of Port Lavaca, Tx passed away on April 12, 2025. She was born in Brownfield, Tx on March 23, 1953, to the late...

Police/Court Reports

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...

Law enforcement officials make 25 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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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...

OLG students nominated for national conference

For the first time in the school’s history, three students from Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School (OLG) — Abbigail Fields, Ian Gilliand and Paula Davila — have been...

Sandie track standout Delilah Dowell makes the turn during the 3200 meters. (Wave photo)

Regional tracksters

Sandcrab golfers competed at the Regional meet in Victoria last week. (Contributed photo)

Calhoun golfers compete at Regional in Victoria

The Calhoun boys and girls varsity golf squads competed in the Region 4 regional golf tournament at The Club of Colony Creek in Victoria last...

Wave Staff Report

Kally Billings clubbed a grand slam to help lead the Sandies varsity softball team past the Sinton Lady Pirates 14-2 last Tuesday at Calhoun High School. In the fifth inning, Billings hit her grand slam to center field.
Sinton got on the board in the top of the first inning after Kylee Smith walked, and Natalie Tijerina lined out, each scoring one run.
Calhoun scored one run in the bottom of the second on a solo home run to left field by Braylyn Galloway on a 3-0 count.
The Sandies took control in the bottom of the fourth, scoring six runs on two hits to take the lead, 7-2. A fielder’s choice by Ciara Mendez drove in two Sandies in the inning.
The Sandies scored seven runs on four hits in the bottom of the fifth. Mendez singled, scoring one run, Laynie Wood singled, scoring one run, Jocelyn Herrera drew a walk, scoring one run, and Billings clubbed a grand slam to center field.
Jordan Pena earned the win after the reliever surrendered two hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out one and walking one. Aubrey Martinez took the loss for Sinton.
The pitcher went four and one-third innings, surrendering 14 runs (eight earned) on seven hits, striking out two and walking three.
Ally Aguilar led things off in the circle for Calhoun. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and two runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out none and walking two. Kailey Treumer collected the save.
Veronica Zavala, Mendez, Alexis Gaona, Billings, Journee Boots, Galloway, and Wood each collected one hit for the Sandies.

JV Sandies stop Sinton
The JV Sandies were victorious against Sinton JV 8-3 last Tuesday.
The JV Sandies opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to four singles. Calhoun first got on the board when V Zavala singled, scoring one run.
Four more Sandies runs crossed the plate in the third inning to extend the lead to 8-0. Zavala singled, scoring one run, and Jordynn Pena homered to center field, scoring three runs.
Pena earned the win after she gave up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking one. Kailey Treumer pitched four innings in relief for the Sandies.
The reliever surrendered three hits and three runs (zero earned) while, striking out five and walking one.
Kylee Smith took the loss for Sinton JV after she went three and two-thirds innings, allowing eight runs (three earned) on seven hits, striking out three and walking none.
Pena and Zavala were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Calhoun while hitting back-to-back.
Pena drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Sandies with three runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-2 on the day.

Sandies JV tops R-F JV
Emery Williams collected three hits in three at bats, as the JV Sandies defeated the Rockport Pirates JV 12-8. Williams singled in the third inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fifth inning.
Calhoun jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run, Preslei Haden drew a walk, scoring one run, J Romero singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.
The Sandies added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Jocelyn Hererra hit a sacrifice fly, and Brileigh Wood walked, each scoring one run.
The Sandies scored five runs on three hits in the top of the third inning. Jacelyn Lopez doubled, scoring one run, Hererra drew a walk, scoring one run, and Williams singled, scoring three runs.
Wood earned the win after she surrendered nine hits and eight runs (five earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking one.
The Pirates starter went three and two-thirds innings, allowing 12 runs (eight earned) on 11 hits, striking out one and walking seven.
The Sandies collected 11 hits in the game. Emma Dowell, Williams, and Hererra each drove in two runs. Lopez collected two hits for Calhoun in two at bats.
The Sandies totalled seven walks for the game.

Billings’ grand slam sends Sandies to win

Kally Billings clubbed a grand slam to help lead the Sandies varsity softball team past the Sinton Lady Pirates 14-2 last Tuesday at Calhoun High...

Grace Funeral Home

Port Lavaca Vet

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HJM students appreciate school administrative professionals

HJM Elementary School students showed their school administrative professionals how much they appreciate them. The students made cards and...

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Students from Calhoun High School’s Floral Design class proudly display their red carnation bouquets.

April showers bring May flowers: CHS floral design spreads creativity

The floral design class at Calhoun High School (CHS) is gaining popularity, attracting students interested in creative expression and the...

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Students kayak on the coast of Calhoun County as part of the Coastal Explorers program. Kayaking was one of many ways students were engaged with and explored the Calhoun County coastline.

Students learn about coastal environments from local ‘aquatic heroes’

The coastal waters of Calhoun County are home to an abundance of life — porpoises, fish and birds are just some of the animals that may be spotted...

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