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November 4, 2026

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Port Lavaca Rotary recognizes Port Lavaca Ford support

November 4, 2026

Port Lavaca Rotary President Nicole Contreras presents Port Lavaca Ford General Sales Manager Angel Saenz and General Manager Roy Roach with a...

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One of Calhoun County ISD's CTE partnerships is a collaboration with Formosa Plastics Corporation and Victoria College to offer a Process Technology course at the Calhoun High School campus. In May 2026, after completing the course, CHS Process Technology student Emmaleigh Beck accepted a position with Formosa's Training and Development program. The Career and Technical Association of Texas awarded Calhoun County ISD a District of Distinction for the CHS CTE program.

CCISD earns CTE District of Distinction award

November 4, 2026

The Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) recently recognized Calhoun County ISD as a District of Distinction for its Career and...

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Children pose for a photo in their costumes during Memorial Medical Center Rehab Services inclusive trick-or-treat event Oct. 28. Participating organizations included Walmart and Nielsen Family Dental.

Scares for everyone: MMC Rehab hosts inclusive trick-or-treat for...

November 4, 2026

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JASPER ALFRED CUELLAR, SR (1919-1999)

November 3, 2026

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JASPER ALFRED CUELLAR, SR (1919-1999)The true strength of a town or community are the people who live and work within it. A...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - RALPH CORMIER (1937-2023)

October 27, 2026

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - RALPH CORMIER (1937-2023)Some people leave their mark on a community through their accomplishments and leadership. Others are remembered for something...

Grace Funeral Home

Local Government

Voters overwhelmingly reject CCISD tax hike; return incumbents to...

November 4, 2026

Calhoun County voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed school district tax increase and reelected County Judge Vern Lyssy and Precinct 1...

Lyssy, Martinez reelected; CCISD tax rate proposition fails

November 4, 2026

CALHOUN COUNTY — Calhoun County voters reelected County Judge Vern Lyssy and Precinct 1 Commissioner John A. Martinez on Tuesday, Nov. 3, while...

Formosa reports explosion at Point Comfort facility

November 4, 2026

POINT COMFORT — Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. reported an operational incident Oct. 28 involving a polyethylene production unit and associated pellet storage silos...

CCISD board corrects minutes, approves budget amendments

November 4, 2026

The Calhoun County Independent School District Board of Trustees amended meeting minutes and approved three budget amendments during its regular meeting Oct. 26.CCISD board...

Commissioners move Green Lake Park project toward bidding

November 4, 2026

Calhoun County Commissioners Court voted to prepare bid contracts for the next phase of the Green Lake Park project Oct. 28 and approved terms and conditions for a...

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Children pose for a photo in their costumes during Memorial Medical Center Rehab Services inclusive trick-or-treat event Oct. 28. Participating organizations included Walmart and Nielsen Family Dental.

Scares for everyone: MMC Rehab hosts inclusive trick-or-treat for...

November 4, 2026

PHOTO BY Tania French

November 4, 2026

Ian Valdez disappears into his costume as the Invisible Man during BooFest on Saturday in downtown Port Lavaca. Valdez took first place in the ages...

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Seadrift Rising organizer Lisa McLean and event assistant Kelly Cross speak to a group of Seadrift community members, business owners and officials Oct. 26.

Seadrift Rising: Seadrift residents gather to discuss city’s future

November 4, 2026

Business owners, community members and local officials gathered at Bubba’s Seafood in Seadrift Oct. 26 to discuss the city’s future as part of a...

Lester Ray Barefield

Lester Ray Barefield

November 4, 2026

Lester Ray Barefield, 60, of Port Lavaca, Tx passed away on October 9th, 2026.Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 419 W....

Police/Court Reports

Local law enforcement makes 37 arrests over two weeks

October 28, 2026

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...

Calhoun County Life

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Calhoun cheerleaders take school spirit to new heights with a towering stunt, proudly displaying their black-and-gold colors during Friday night's football festivities.

Crab Mania Calhoun vs Corpus Christi Miller

November 4, 2026

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Calhoun's Avery Svetlik (21) carries the ball behind a block from Talen Henson (78) during the Sandcrabs' 28-23 district loss to Corpus Christi Miller on Friday, Oct. 30. Calhoun finished with 203 rushing yards.

Late rally falls short as Sandcrabs lose thriller to Miller

November 4, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI — The Calhoun Sandcrabs appeared headed for a dramatic comeback victory Friday night, Oct. 30, but Corpus Christi Miller had one...

Alicia Fivecoat and Frank Parker show their support for cancer awareness during Calhoun High School's Pink Out football game. The event recognized October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Crab Mania Calhoun vs Tuloso-Midway

October 28, 2026

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