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Life is good: I conquered being an adult

Ahhhh, graduation. That bittersweet, momentous occasion that makes one cry tears of joy and sadness simultaneously.Even after 45 years — yes, 45 years since my high school...

In remembrance: Port Lavaca honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

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Port Lavaca Fire Department first responders and their mascot Sparky join in the celebration at McDonalds May 21 as part of a community event hosted by the fast-food chain.

First responders and McFlurries - McDonalds hosts community event...

Local residents enjoy trail ride

Local resident Kay McPerson takes part in the 11th annual Urban Cowboy Beach Bash Trail ride this past weekend at Magnolia Beach. Riders rode along...

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Seadrift Police Chief Cheyenne Beaver congratulates Seadrift Police Officer James Easley May 14 for earning his master peace officer license.

Seadrift approves drainage payments, eliminates stipend for council...

Seadrift City Council members voted May 13 on several items, approving a payment for more than $500,000 for the citywide drainage project and...

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Calhoun County Commissioner Gary Reese shows off a bust of himself he received from other commissioners as gift on May 14.

Commissioners nominate Formosa Plastics for economic program

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court took action to nominate Formosa Plastics for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program May 14, a state-level...

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Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow presents a proclamation, declaring May to be Motorcycle Awareness Month to a group of assembled bikers May 13.

Port Lavaca swears in council members, hears annual police report

Port Lavaca City Council swore in returning council member Rosie Padron and newcomer Rosemary Bland-Stewart and received an update from the Port...

Appraisal District outlines rise in Calhoun property values

Residents across Calhoun County have received their property appraisals amid rising costs and home values. For many, that appraisal has increased, which in turn will mean...

Commissioners approve new emergency continuity plan

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court took action May 21 during a regular weekly meeting to approve a new continuity policy as part of an effort to increase the resilience...

Local conservation group legally challenges CCISD-ExxonMobil meeting

Legal filings have been made against Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) May 19 by members of the San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper (SABEW) group for...

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Seniors of Hope High School toss their hats into the air May 22 following their graduation ceremony at Sandcrab Stadium.

53 Hope High School seniors graduate

On May 22, 53 Hope High School (HHS) seniors crossed the stage at Sandcrab Stadium, adorned in silver robes. This year’s ceremony marked not only...

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Caps fly to conclude the 2025 Calhoun High School graduation ceremony Friday, May 23, evening at Sandcrab Stadium.

Calhoun High School ends school year with 223 graduates

The 2025 Calhoun High School graduation commencement ceremony marked the end of an era for 223 graduation candidates. A sea of black gowns...

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Members of the American Legion Post 167 gather in a ceremony to retire several worn-out U.S. flags May 26. The ceremony was held on Memorial Day as part of a larger public event.

In remembrance: Port Lavaca honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

Guadalupe (Lupita) M. Pesek

Guadalupe (Lupita) M. Pesek

Guadalupe (Lupita) M. Pesek, a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved...

Rene Mutchler was called home to Jesus on May 11, 2025. She was the embodiment of kindness, the sweetest soul imaginable, and, in the eyes of her...

Elida F. Servantes

Elida F. Servantes

Elida F. Servantes, 95, of Port Lavaca, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1930, in Yorktown, Texas to the late...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 37 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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Be a warrior for Christ

The Word of God convicts us of our sin as we read it while it is called today (Hebrews 3:13). In consequence, it will condemn us in the next life if we are not right with...

What ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ really means

The Lord Jesus was asked by His disciples how to pray. He gave them clear instructions on how to pray. In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus gives a discourse on specific phrases that...

Hope High School Class of 2025

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Calhoun High School Class of 2025

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Seadrift names May students of the month

Seadrift School’s students for the month for May are Naomi Aguilar, Quinton Callaway, Holley McGill, Aliyah Garza, Madison Pina, Tanner Cheatham,...

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