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    Photo by Daniel Varela
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

    Calhoun closes a season defined by grit and growth under first-year coach Stephen Hrncir.The...

    Sandcrabs fall to No. 5 Davenport
    Calhoun closes a season defined by grit and growth under first-year coach Stephen Hrncir.The...
    Contributed photo
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

    Future is in the name and Future Farmers of America’s goal is to prepare its members for what...

    FFA Build-Off team learns skills for life
    Future is in the name and Future Farmers of America’s goal is to prepare its members for what...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

    HJM undercover turkeys

    HJM Elementary School students recently completed a project to disguise a turkey project....

    HJM undercover turkeys
    HJM Elementary School students recently completed a project to disguise a turkey project....
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

    POC kindergartners enjoy Squanto snack

    While learning about Thanksgiving, Port O’Connor Elementary School kindergarten students enjoyed...

    POC kindergartners enjoy Squanto snack
    While learning about Thanksgiving, Port O’Connor Elementary School kindergarten students enjoyed...
    WAVE FILE PHOTO
Attendees place their angels on the tree during a previous Tree of Angels ceremony at the Bauer Community Center. This year, the event will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.

    Families share bond during annual Tree of Angel...

    While some are looking forward to the holidays, others are cherishing the memory of loved ones...

    Families share bond during annual Tree of Angel...
    While some are looking forward to the holidays, others are cherishing the memory of loved ones...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
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 exc...

    Five Calhoun High School (CHS) senior tennis players received recognition from the Texas High...

    CHS tennis athletes recognized for academic exc...
    Five Calhoun High School (CHS) senior tennis players received recognition from the Texas High...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Volunteer leader Ben Boone touches up the front doors of Main Street Theatre Nov. 14.

    Putting down the paint: Main Street Theatre pai...

    Mainstreet Theatre has a new coat of paint and several new improvements, thanks to the work of...

    Putting down the paint: Main Street Theatre pai...
    Mainstreet Theatre has a new coat of paint and several new improvements, thanks to the work of...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

    HJM students learn about weather

    HJM Elementary School first grade students are busy studying weather. Students in Macileigh...

    HJM students learn about weather
    HJM Elementary School first grade students are busy studying weather. Students in Macileigh...
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    November 26, 2025

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    Contributed photo
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...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO HJM undercover turkeys
    November 26, 2025
    HJM Elementary School students recently completed a project to disguise a turkey project. Pictured are some of the top winners, Avery Perez, Tanner...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO POC kindergartners enjoy Squanto snack
    November 26, 2025
    While learning about Thanksgiving, Port O’Connor Elementary School kindergarten students enjoyed a Squanto snack. Pictured are students, Brystol...
    Local News
    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...
    Commissioners approve ICE partnership, purchase land
    November 26, 2025
    Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a new collaboration between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office...
    Comment period open for ship channel supplemental EIS
    November 19, 2025
    POINT COMFORT — Members of the Calhoun Port Authority were informed during the Friday, Nov. 14, meeting that the comment period for the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement...
    Fall Sports 2025
    Best in Calhoun County 2025
    News
    Port Lavaca addresses gaps in employee policy, discusses update
    November 26, 2025
    Port Lavaca City Council and staff discussed potential updates to the city employee handbook during a Nov. 17 meeting.Topics covered in the workshop included vacation usage...
    WAVE FILE PHOTO
Attendees place their angels on the tree during a previous Tree of Angels ceremony at the Bauer Community Center. This year, the event will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Families share bond during annual Tree of Angels Ceremony
    November 26, 2025
    While some are looking forward to the holidays, others are cherishing the memory of loved ones lost due to violent crimes.The 22nd  annual Tree of...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Volunteer leader Ben Boone touches up the front doors of Main Street Theatre Nov. 14. Putting down the paint: Main Street Theatre painted and repaired by...
    November 26, 2025
    Mainstreet Theatre has a new coat of paint and several new improvements, thanks to the work of volunteers from the Alcoa Foundation, B&A Ag...
    Obituaries
    Vicki Whitaker Vicki Whitaker
    November 26, 2025
    Vicki Lynn Whitaker, 73, of Port Lavaca passed away on Monday, Nov 17, 2025. She was born on Nov 30, 1951, in El Paso, Texas, to the late Donald...
    Bartolo Franco Bartolo Franco
    November 26, 2025
    Bartolo Franco, 75, of Houston, TX passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born on December 9, 1949 in Port Lavaca, TX. He is survived by his...
    Brian R. Hall Brian R. Hall
    November 19, 2025
    Brian R. Hall, Born; May 2, 1964 Place; Welch, West Virginia Parents; Woodrow and Mary Beth Hall (Henson) Date of Death; November 8, 2025 Brian...
    Police/Court Reports
    Law enforcement officials make 22 weekly arrests
    November 19, 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
    Fellowship with Java with Jesus
    November 19, 2025
    SEADRIFT — First United Methodist Church of Seadrift (FUMCS) invites the community to stop in and enjoy a free cup of coffee at its Java with Jesus Coffee Shop from 9-10:30...
    Sports
    Photo by Daniel Varela
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...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
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,...
    CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds’ quarterback, and former Calhoun High School Sandrabs player, Jarius Stewart turns the corner to head up field during the team’s 59-35 win in the in-state Chile Bowl rivalry game over Western New Mexico University. Stewart set a Lone Star Conference record with 382 rushing yards and five touchdowns. His performance helped to propel the Greyhounds to a NCAA Division II record for team rushing at 722 yards, breaking a record that was set in 1971. Jarius Stewart has a game for the books
    November 19, 2025
    One yard.Two yards.Three yards.By the end of the in-state rivalry Chile Bowl game between Eastern New Mexico State University Greyhounds and...
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