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    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Seadrift School Pirate Band represented the Seadrift Community at the Pride of Texas Music Festival Friday, April 25, in Humble. Under the direction of band director Harvey Davidson, the band delivered an exceptional performance, which earned them the Superior Rating trophy. The Seadrift Pirate Band also took the stage at the Middle School Spring Concert, Tuesday, May 13, in the Calhoun High School auditorium. Pictured, front row, from left, are Jennifer Barcenas, Amara Brown, Davian Martinez, Izaiah Velazquez and Trace Myers. Pictured, back row, from left, are Anamika Brown, Isaiah Ochoa, Landyn Banda and Austin Vanwinkle.

    Seadrift band earns superior rating

    The Seadrift School Pirate Band is making some noise with its first ever superior rating for its...

    Seadrift band earns superior rating
    The Seadrift School Pirate Band is making some noise with its first ever superior rating for its...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
South Texas Strutter Dance Coach and former Sandette Joule Lyanne pose for her victory at the Dance Summit held in April. Her team would go on to win in two categories against teams from across the U.S.

    Former Sandette leads new generation of dancers...

    For generations of Calhoun High School (CHS) students, the Sandettes have been a prominent part...

    Former Sandette leads new generation of dancers...
    For generations of Calhoun High School (CHS) students, the Sandettes have been a prominent part...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER  
Calhoun High School Health Science Instructor Darcie Henke, pins CHS senior Jayleigh Martinez, CCMA, as recognition for passing her Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam. Jayleigh and 21 of her peers successfully completed four years of course work in the health science career pathway and passed an exam through the National Healthcare Association.

    CHS students sign on with Formosa for post-scho...

    Four Calhoun High School (CHS) students signed letters of intent to work for Formosa Plastics...

    CHS students sign on with Formosa for post-scho...
    Four Calhoun High School (CHS) students signed letters of intent to work for Formosa Plastics...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
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...

    Seadrift City Council members voted May 13 on several items, approving a payment for more than...

    Seadrift approves drainage payments, eliminates...
    Seadrift City Council members voted May 13 on several items, approving a payment for more than...
    PHOTO BY TABBIE HARRIS
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 eco...

    The Calhoun County Commissioners Court took action to nominate Formosa Plastics for the Texas...

    Commissioners nominate Formosa Plastics for eco...
    The Calhoun County Commissioners Court took action to nominate Formosa Plastics for the Texas...
    Photo By Tania French

    All-Inclusive playground open for kids

    County officials and the community gather as Calhoun County Commissioner David Hall cuts the...

    All-Inclusive playground open for kids
    County officials and the community gather as Calhoun County Commissioner David Hall cuts the...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro shows off his new contract with Blinn College May 15 alongside family members. He is the first CHS student to receive an Esports program scholarship as part of the CHS Esports program.

    First college Esports scholarship awarded

    Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro propelled the school’s Esports program forward by...

    First college Esports scholarship awarded
    Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro propelled the school’s Esports program forward by...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
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 an...

    Port Lavaca City Council swore in returning council member Rosie Padron and newcomer Rosemary...

    Port Lavaca swears in council members, hears an...
    Port Lavaca City Council swore in returning council member Rosie Padron and newcomer Rosemary...
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    Printed Paper Online
    May 21, 2025

    Community
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
South Texas Strutter Dance Coach and former Sandette Joule Lyanne pose for her victory at the Dance Summit held in April. Her team would go on to win in two categories against teams from across the U.S. Former Sandette leads new generation of dancers to championship
    May 21, 2025
    For generations of Calhoun High School (CHS) students, the Sandettes have been a prominent part of school culture. Sporting their gold and black,...
    Photo By Tania French All-Inclusive playground open for kids
    May 21, 2025
    County officials and the community gather as Calhoun County Commissioner David Hall cuts the ribbon on the new all-inclusive playground area at...
    PHOTO BY TABBIE HARRIS  
Iliana and Candy Campos proudly stand together as they begin their day at the Moonlight Massage and Spa located at  602 North Virginia St., Suite B. Mom and Daughter team up for spa adventure
    May 14, 2025
    A mother and daughter team having worked together for years are now beginning their own business venture in the form of a massage and spa...
    Local Government
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
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...
    May 21, 2025
    Seadrift City Council members voted May 13 on several items, approving a payment for more than $500,000 for the citywide drainage project and...
    PHOTO BY TABBIE HARRIS
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
    May 21, 2025
    The Calhoun County Commissioners Court took action to nominate Formosa Plastics for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program May 14, a state-level...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
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
    May 21, 2025
    Port Lavaca City Council swore in returning council member Rosie Padron and newcomer Rosemary Bland-Stewart and received an update from the Port...
    Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School
    Port Lavaca TISD
    Local News
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER  
Calhoun High School Health Science Instructor Darcie Henke, pins CHS senior Jayleigh Martinez, CCMA, as recognition for passing her Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam. Jayleigh and 21 of her peers successfully completed four years of course work in the health science career pathway and passed an exam through the National Healthcare Association. CHS students sign on with Formosa for post-school career
    May 21, 2025
    Four Calhoun High School (CHS) students signed letters of intent to work for Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas at Calhoun County ISD’s (CCISD)...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
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...
    May 21, 2025
    Seadrift City Council members voted May 13 on several items, approving a payment for more than $500,000 for the citywide drainage project and...
    PHOTO BY TABBIE HARRIS
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
    May 21, 2025
    The Calhoun County Commissioners Court took action to nominate Formosa Plastics for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program May 14, a state-level...
    News
    Photo By Tania French All-Inclusive playground open for kids
    May 21, 2025
    County officials and the community gather as Calhoun County Commissioner David Hall cuts the ribbon on the new all-inclusive playground area at...
    Maintenance dredging of ship channel moves to new area
    May 21, 2025
    POINT COMFORT – The Matagorda Ship Channel did not gain full draft after maintenance dredging that has moved to another portion of the channel, Port Director Charles...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro shows off his new contract with Blinn College May 15 alongside family members. He is the first CHS student to receive an Esports program scholarship as part of the CHS Esports program. First college Esports scholarship awarded
    May 21, 2025
    Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro propelled the school’s Esports program forward by signing on with the Blinn College Buccaneers as...
    Obituaries
    Rene Mutchler Rene Mutchler
    May 21, 2025
    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
    May 21, 2025
    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...
    Vernon Gene Ruddick Vernon Gene Ruddick
    May 14, 2025
    Vernon Gene Ruddick, 86, of Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on June 24, 1938 to...
    Police/Court Reports
    Law enforcement officials make 37 weekly arrests
    May 21, 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...
    Law enforcement officials make 19 weekly arrests
    May 14, 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...
    Religion
    What ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ really means
    May 21, 2025
    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...
    Man is a rebel
    May 14, 2025
    What does this mean?It means that God’s creation to whom was given dominion over all the things that were created by God, let him down. The reason behind this act of...
    A tribute to Ms. Gossips-A-Lot
    May 14, 2025
    I was sitting in the shopping mall, drinking coffee and taking a break. I don’t like going to the mall, but sometimes I must go and pick up something for The Gracious...
    Grace Funeral Home
    Youth
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Seadrift School Pirate Band represented the Seadrift Community at the Pride of Texas Music Festival Friday, April 25, in Humble. Under the direction of band director Harvey Davidson, the band delivered an exceptional performance, which earned them the Superior Rating trophy. The Seadrift Pirate Band also took the stage at the Middle School Spring Concert, Tuesday, May 13, in the Calhoun High School auditorium. Pictured, front row, from left, are Jennifer Barcenas, Amara Brown, Davian Martinez, Izaiah Velazquez and Trace Myers. Pictured, back row, from left, are Anamika Brown, Isaiah Ochoa, Landyn Banda and Austin Vanwinkle. Seadrift band earns superior rating
    May 21, 2025
    The Seadrift School Pirate Band is making some noise with its first ever superior rating for its outstanding performance, the highest rating a band...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
South Texas Strutter Dance Coach and former Sandette Joule Lyanne pose for her victory at the Dance Summit held in April. Her team would go on to win in two categories against teams from across the U.S. Former Sandette leads new generation of dancers to championship
    May 21, 2025
    For generations of Calhoun High School (CHS) students, the Sandettes have been a prominent part of school culture. Sporting their gold and black,...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro shows off his new contract with Blinn College May 15 alongside family members. He is the first CHS student to receive an Esports program scholarship as part of the CHS Esports program. First college Esports scholarship awarded
    May 21, 2025
    Calhoun High School (CHS) senior Jaden Navarro propelled the school’s Esports program forward by signing on with the Blinn College Buccaneers as...
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