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December 3, 2025

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Celebrating Thanksgiving

December 3, 2025

HJM Elementary School first grade students put on a play for their peers before the Thanksgiving break to celebrate the holiday. Pictured are...

Former Scout strives to bring troop back to Calhoun County

December 3, 2025

Local resident Sean Gurley is on a mission to bring back Scout BSA troop 243 to Calhoun County. Gurley, who was once a member, said it was disbanded years ago, due to a...

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Members of the Calhoun High School FFA team huddle together to go over plans and measurements at the Brazos Valley & Rodeo Build-Off. The team took Reserve Champions in the event.

FFA Build-Off team learns skills for life

November 26, 2025

Future is in the name and Future Farmers of America’s goal is to prepare its members for what comes after high school.The 60 members of the Calhoun...

Former Scout strives to bring troop back to Calhoun County

December 3, 2025

Local resident Sean Gurley is on a mission to bring back Scout BSA troop 243 to Calhoun County. Gurley, who was once a member, said it was disbanded years ago, due to a...

Commissioners hear bi-annual report on sexual assault data

December 3, 2025

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court received a comprehensive report detailing data regarding sexual assault cases within the county and Golden Crescent region Nov. 26 as...

Hospital reports loss in October financials

November 26, 2025

Memorial Medical Center (MMC) saw a financial loss in October, according to a report by chief financial officer Michelle Cumberland during its regular board of managers...

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Main Street Theatre to host radio rendition of Christmas Carol

December 3, 2025

Port Lavaca Main Street Theatre is scheduled to host a free to the public production this Dec. 19-20, as the Radio Rosie’s Christmas Carol is set to retell the classic...

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Oyster and shrimp boats float in the harbor of Port Lavaca, Nov. 26. Those vessels harvesting oysters, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Coastal and Marine Resources Agent RJ Shelly, have ventured out less this year due to low oyster demand.

Fishermen face low demand during first month of oyster season

December 3, 2025

CALHOUN COUNTY – Local oyster fishermen are facing a difficult market this winter due to an abundance of oysters coming in from other markets,...

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A toy donation container sits at the Port Lavaca Police Station. Those wishing to make donations to Port Lavaca Police Department Blue Santa program can drop off toys at the Port Lavaca Police Station.

Time for toys: December brings toy drives to peak in Calhoun County

December 3, 2025

As December starts, organizations across Calhoun County are preparing for annual toy drives — and they’re asking the public for donations and help...

Morris Ray Passmore

Morris Ray Passmore

December 3, 2025

Morris Ray Passmore, 70, of Port Lavaca, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1955 in Rockport, TX to...

Katheryn Elaine "Kathy" Konrad

Katheryn Elaine "Kathy" Konrad

December 3, 2025

Katheryn Elaine "Kathy" Konrad, 74, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, in Alvin, Texas. Born on June 14, 1951, in Kilgore, Texas, Kathy...

Annette Amelia "Lady" Fink Pfeil

Annette Amelia "Lady" Fink Pfeil

December 3, 2025

Annette Amelia "Lady" Fink Pfeil, 94, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025.Born on June 15, 1931, on the family farm in Cost, Texas, she was...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 9 weekly arrests

December 3, 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...

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Sandcrabs running back Isaiah Cabrales sweeps to the outside as a swarm of Davenport defenders closes in during Calhoun’s hard-fought 38–28 playoff battle.

Sandcrabs fall to No. 5 Davenport

November 26, 2025

Calhoun closes a season defined by grit and growth under first-year coach Stephen Hrncir.The Calhoun Sandcrabs’ football team rolled into...

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Calhoun High School head tennis coach Jeff Kubena and assistant coach Paige Horadam stand alongside seniors Mason Rodriguez, Job Pena, Jose Rosas, Alanea Martinez and Julieta Rodriguez Nov. 17 at the school’s tennis court. All five students received awards from the Texas High School Coach Association for their academic and athletic work.

CHS tennis athletes recognized for academic excellence

November 26, 2025

Five Calhoun High School (CHS) senior tennis players received recognition from the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) last week,...

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