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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...

Why don’t we ask the perpetrators? : Shifting accountability in...

Since 2001, April has been nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an opportunity to listen to and honor survivors in...

When the going gets rough, just disappear … ?

I have been there before — that gloomy place where you think nobody can possibly relate to your situation. And perhaps, sometimes, I am still there.Life has a way of...

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Former Calhoun County Chief Deputy Johnny Krause strums on his guitar in his living room. This follows his recovery from extreme medical problems earlier this year.

Back to myself: Former chief deputy shares story on medical...

Sitting in his living room chair, 61-year-old former Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Johnny Krause said that the fact he was sitting...

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Swarms of children scoured a lawn near Walmart during the grocer’s annual Easter community event and egg hunt. In addition to the eggs, costumed characters also showed up for pictures and food trucks were hosted in the store’s parking lot.

On the (Easter egg) hunt

GLO seeks volunteers for Adopt-A-Beach Magnolia Beach cleanup

MAGNOLIA BEACH — Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is encouraging Texans to sign up to participate in the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) 2025 Adopt-A-Beach Spring...

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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...

Why don’t we ask the perpetrators? : Shifting accountability in...

Since 2001, April has been nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an opportunity to listen to and honor survivors in...

Seadrift submits new water tower logo, denies police secretary pay...

A new design may be hanging over Seadrift in the near future, thanks in part to actions taken by Seadrift City Council during a special meeting held April 15. In addition,...

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Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Outreach Coordinator Shannon Longoria hands Judge Richard Meyer’s daughter, Leslie New, a flag that was flown over the Alamo in recognition of her father’s work and impact on the community.

GLO presents flag for Judge Meyer: Commissioners seek new...

A flag flown over the Alamo was presented to the family of deceased Judge Richard Meyer during the Calhoun County Commissioners Court April 16...

Dire straits: Commissioners support resolution to save Keller Bay,...

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court signed a resolution of support April 9 to help protect Keller Bay from erosion and heard an update on the current status of measles...

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Leather McCall was recently honored for being named the Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association Region 3 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees. From left are Neil McCall, Leather McCall, Gunner McCall and Ty McCall.

J-R assistant principal wins TESPA award

After 17 years in education and three years as an assistant principal, Jackson-Roosevelt Elementary School Assistant Principal Leather McCall...

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A Special Olympics Banquet was recently held to honor the Calhoun County ISD students who participated in Special Olympics. Standing from left are Frankie Escalante, Elija Hickey, Isaac Hernandez, Mason Herrera, Marcus O’Riley, Gerry Rodriguez, Angel Amaya, Gabriel Salinas and Nicolas Perez. Seated is Gustavo Perez.

Special Olympics give students the “thrill of victory”

Between classes and sports, students in the Calhoun County ISD Special Programs learn life skills, along with camaraderie and sportsmanship. The...

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Birder Brent Ortego surveys the Formosa Bird Walk near Lighthouse Beach for species of birds as part of the Great Texas Birding Classic. A lifelong birder and counter for the Christmas Bird Count, he is one of many trying to spur growth in both his hobby and the county.

Local birders hope new festival brings crowds to roost in county

Several local birders from Port Lavaca are prepping for this year’s upcoming Mid-Coast Birding Festival, and while many are clearing their...

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...

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Police/Court Reports

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...

Law enforcement officials make 28 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...

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...

The Word of God is a discerner

God’s Word is so powerful! As followers of Christ, we need to get His Word in us so that we will be prepared to fight. Interestingly, God’s Word acts as a sword by...

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...

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Students get motivated for testing

HJM Elementary School third grade students Bailey Cady, Ella Tillis, Daisy Boyd and Lilah Salazar enjoyed lunch with Principal Amanda Hall. Third,...

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The Easter egg hunt is on at HJM

HJM Elementary School students are off to find the perfect egg during the Easter egg hunt Thursday, April 17. The students brought baskets and...

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Seadrift PTO recognizes student volunteers

The 2024-25 Seadrift School parent/teacher officers show their appreciation for the Seadrift National Junior Honor Society students for...

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