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November 5, 2025

Seadrift council member announces resignation, hires new public...

November 7, 2025

During a special workshop held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, at Seadrift City Hall, councilman Paul Gonzales announced his resignation from Seadrift...

Photo by CJ Vetter
Children gather in costumes galore at the Calhoun County Library Oct. 30 for a Halloween party sponsored by the Lewis R. and Juaniece Madden Foundation, Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Not-so-spooky stories: Calhoun County Library brings in kids with...

November 5, 2025

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Kindergarten students learn about bats

November 5, 2025

Port O’Connor Elementary School kindergarten students learned about bats in class. Students Lillie Gee, Aubrey Pompa, Cody Skipper and Aaron...

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Calhoun County Sheriff Bobbie Vickery speaks before an audience, invoking the life and times of Calhoun County’s first sheriff, James Fulkerson, Nov. 2. During the 2025 Port Lavaca Cemetery Tour, Vickery was one among many actors who portrayed past residents of Calhoun County.

Port Lavaca Cemetery Tour retells lives from the past

November 5, 2025

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Emilio Lamar Vela (1939 – 2011)

November 4, 2025

There are many wonderful things about living in small town versus a big city. People know one another, they are neighbors, friends, schoolmates,...

TOMBSTOME TUESDAY: James Edward Moore (1926 -2009)

October 28, 2025

Inspiration often comes from unexpected places, in unexpected times, and often when we do not even know that we needed it. There are many people...

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Local Government

Seadrift council member announces resignation, hires new public...

November 7, 2025

During a special workshop held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, at Seadrift City Hall, councilman Paul Gonzales announced his resignation from Seadrift...

Calhoun County judge appoints John Martinez as commissioner

October 30, 2025

The Calhoun County Courthouse was packed Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, as members of the public came to see Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy appoint...

Seadrift council member announces resignation, hires new public...

November 7, 2025

During a special workshop held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, at Seadrift City Hall, councilman Paul Gonzales announced his resignation from Seadrift...

Seadrift Council advances Wastewater Plant Rehab project

November 5, 2025

Seadrift City Council moved forward on its Waste Water Treatment Plant Rehab project during its meeting held Oct. 28, awarding the construction of a plant component and a...

Seadrift Police Department lieutenant position filled, chief says

November 5, 2025

Robert Montero has officially joined the Seadrift Police Department as its new lieutenant Oct. 27. This follows his selection by Seadrift City Council during an Oct. 14...

Seadrift council member announces resignation, hires new public...

November 7, 2025

During a special workshop held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, at Seadrift City Hall, councilman Paul Gonzales announced his resignation from Seadrift...

Photo by CJ VETTER
Port Lavaca City Council and the Port Lavaca City Planning Board discuss ordinances at Nautical Landings Oct. 27.

Port Lavaca talks ordinances on junk and banners at workshop

November 5, 2025

Discussion about junk vehicles and banners filled Nautical Landings Oct. 27, as members of the Port Lavaca City Council and city planning board...

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Buck Jackson, 92, and Norma Jackson, 88, enjoy a Dilly Bar and a soft-serve sundae to celebrate their 70th anniversary at the Dairy Queen on South Virginia Street Oct. 31. The two were well known in the community for owning and operating Jackson Photography.

Jacksons celebrates 70th anniversary with ice cream

November 5, 2025

Known in the community for the business Buck and Norma Jackson ran, Jackson Photography, the couple celebrated 70 years together as of Oct. 23 with...

November 5, 2025

Jon Eric House, 71, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and a lifetime of stories that...

Pedro Solis Molina

Pedro Solis Molina

October 29, 2025

En memoria amorosa de Pedro Solis Molina14 de abril de 1960 – 22 de octubre de 2025Pedro Solis Molina nació el 14 de abril de 1960, en La Cañada de...

Joseph Paul "Pat" Petrisky

Joseph Paul "Pat" Petrisky

October 29, 2025

Joseph Paul "Pat" Petrisky, 74, of Port Lavaca, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on October 22, 2025.Pat was born in Alvin,...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 24 weekly arrests

November 5, 2025

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...

Regency Healthcare

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Calhoun High School (CHS) sports fans Brittney Ondreas and Larena Hahn unfurl their banners Oct. 30 in support of the CHS varsity volleyball team. The team would later wave at them on their bus ride out of town.

Seeing off the Sandies: Crowd cheers for CHS volleyball team on way...

November 5, 2025

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Bi-District Champions!

November 5, 2025

The Calhoun Sandies celebrate after sweeping the Bay City Lady Cats in three sets to capture the Bi-District Championship title. The Sandies...

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Calhoun’s No. 6 fights off an El Campo defender during Friday night’s matchup against the Ricebirds. The Sandcrabs rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to claim a 35-31 victory, securing a playoff berth and building momentum heading into next week’s home game against Bay City.

Sandcrabs rally past Ricebirds, 35–31, to secure playoff spot

November 5, 2025

With their first district game chiseled in the wYou gotta love Texas high school football, where else could one watch a football game pitting the...

Seadrift School names students to the honor roll for the first...

November 5, 2025

A honor rollFirst grade - Dean AdameSecond grade - None reportedThird grade - Kannon Hunt, Mason Matej, Lane Saylors and Colton Zeine.Fourth grade – None reported.Fifth...

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