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    A Calhoun Sandcrab flashes a big smile following Calhoun’s 45-26 district-opening victory over Corpus Christi King Thursday, Sept. 24, in Corpus Christi.

    Crab Mania Calhoun at Corpus Christi King

    Photos by Daniel Varela

    Crab Mania Calhoun at Corpus Christi King
    Photos by Daniel Varela
    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun running back Gunner Martinez (2) breaks into the open field against Corpus Christi King Thursday, Sept. 24. Martinez led the Sandcrabs with 134 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries as Calhoun rolled to a 45-26 victory in its district opener.

    Sandcrabs race past King in district opener, 45-26

    Calhoun builds 35-0 halftime lead, rushes for 273 yardsCORPUS CHRISTI — Calhoun wasted little...

    Sandcrabs race past King in district opener, 45-26
    Calhoun builds 35-0 halftime lead, rushes for 273 yardsCORPUS CHRISTI — Calhoun wasted little...
    Photo by CJ VETTER
Calhoun County Commissioners Court considers accepting a letter of withdrawal from Hanna Concrete & Oilfield Services, Inc. Sept. 23 for the King Fisher Pier Extension Project. Commissioners unanimously accepted the withdrawal.

    Commissioners accept withdrawal letter for pier...

    Calhoun County commissioners accepted the withdrawal of a construction bid for the King Fisher...

    Commissioners accept withdrawal letter for pier...
    Calhoun County commissioners accepted the withdrawal of a construction bid for the King Fisher...
    Photo by CJ VETTER
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Director Jeremy Bowen, Director Mehdi Reisi Fard, Senior Project Manager Adrian Muniz and Environmental Project Manager Joe O’Hara sit on a panel at the Bauer Community Center Sept. 22.

    NRC answers community questions during public h...

    A panel of Nuclear Regulatory Commission members answered questions during a public hearing Sept....

    NRC answers community questions during public h...
    A panel of Nuclear Regulatory Commission members answered questions during a public hearing Sept....

    Port Lavaca launches alert system

    The city of Port Lavaca has a new emergency notification system for residents following a change...

    Port Lavaca launches alert system
    The city of Port Lavaca has a new emergency notification system for residents following a change...
    Calhoun High School brass and woodwind musicians bring energy to the halftime show as the color guard moves across the field.

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs. Cuero

    Photos by Daniel Varela

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs. Cuero
    Photos by Daniel Varela
    Calhoun’s Jaeleigh Campos (2) attacks at the net during the Sandies’ five-set loss to Rockport-Fulton on Sept. 18. Calhoun won the first and third sets before Rockport-Fulton rallied for the 3-2 victory.

    Sandies split district matches against Moody, R...

    The Calhoun Sandies picked up a three-set victory over Corpus Christi Moody before falling to...

    Sandies split district matches against Moody, R...
    The Calhoun Sandies picked up a three-set victory over Corpus Christi Moody before falling to...
    Photo by Hope Rodriguez

    JV volleyball

    Calhoun’s Eliah Castillo (12) sends the ball over the net during the Sandies’ junior varsity...

    JV volleyball
    Calhoun’s Eliah Castillo (12) sends the ball over the net during the Sandies’ junior varsity...
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    Printed Paper Online
    September 30, 2026

    Community
    Contributed photo
Ray Garcia, Tim Grahmann, Christopher Barefield and Vincent "Tiny" Morales show off their winnings Sept. 6 at the Texas Bar Table Championship in Temple. Their team, Handicap Kings, placed first in the Gold Division Team Championship. Local pool team takes state championship
    September 23, 2026
    A Port Lavaca pool team, the Handicap Kings, took home a state title Sept. 6 at the Texas Bar Table Championship in Temple, placing first in the...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER Lay your head: Clarion Pointe opens in Port Lavaca with ribbon cutting
    September 23, 2026
    Clarion Pointe staff members, owners, members of the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce, visitors and Port Lavaca city representatives cut a ribbon...
    History
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JAN PARENICA (1855-1938)
    September 29, 2026
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - JAN PARENICA (1855-1938)What began as the story of an immigrant family seeking a place to call home would become a remarkable...
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - RAYBURN HAYNIE (1945-2023)
    September 22, 2026
    Laid back, quaint, peaceful, safe, friendly, and even mundane, are words that people often use in describing their hometown, especially if it is...
    Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School
    Local Government
    Point Comfort voters to decide term extension Nov. 3
    September 30, 2026
    Countywide races, CCISD tax proposition also on ballotPOINT COMFORT — Point Comfort residents will have the choice to extend terms of their council members and mayor during...
    Local News
    Seadrift enters agreement with county, partners with SABP
    September 30, 2026
    Seadrift City Council entered into a memorandum of understanding with Calhoun County Sept. 23 during a special meeting regarding a grant for  new restrooms and pavilion...
    Photo by CJ VETTER
Calhoun County Commissioners Court considers accepting a letter of withdrawal from Hanna Concrete & Oilfield Services, Inc. Sept. 23 for the King Fisher Pier Extension Project. Commissioners unanimously accepted the withdrawal. Commissioners accept withdrawal letter for pier extension
    September 30, 2026
    Calhoun County commissioners accepted the withdrawal of a construction bid for the King Fisher Pier Extension Project Sept. 23 following issues...
    Local ranchers comment on new federal decisions as prices rise
    September 23, 2026
    Calhoun County ranchers are raising concerns about recent federal actions involving beef imports and meat processing as producers contend with drought, high operating costs...
    News
    Photo by CJ VETTER
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Director Jeremy Bowen, Director Mehdi Reisi Fard, Senior Project Manager Adrian Muniz and Environmental Project Manager Joe O’Hara sit on a panel at the Bauer Community Center Sept. 22. NRC answers community questions during public hearing
    September 30, 2026
    A panel of Nuclear Regulatory Commission members answered questions during a public hearing Sept. 22 at the Bauer Community Center. The hearing is...
    Point Comfort voters to decide term extension Nov. 3
    September 30, 2026
    Countywide races, CCISD tax proposition also on ballotPOINT COMFORT — Point Comfort residents will have the choice to extend terms of their council members and mayor during...
    Board changes committee policy, reviews grant report
    September 30, 2026
    The Calhoun County Independent School District Board of Trustees updated its committee policy Sept. 21 following concerns about the process for creating committees. A...
    Obituaries
    Julia A. Riser Edwards Julia A. Riser Edwards
    September 30, 2026
    Julia A. Riser Edwards, 91, of Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026. She was born October 2, 1934, in Long Mott, Texas,...
    Forest Harvey Canion Forest Harvey Canion
    September 30, 2026
    It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Forest Harvey Canion on September 20, 2026, at the age of 75, born on February 9, 1951, in...
    Maria Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez
    September 23, 2026
    Maria Gloria Gonzalez, 78, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Victoria, TX. Maria was born on July 02,1948 in Kingsville, TX to parents Benito...
    Police/Court Reports
    Local law enforcement makes 25 arrests
    September 30, 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...
    Local law enforcement makes 47 arrests over two weeks
    September 23, 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...
    Sports
    A Calhoun Sandcrab flashes a big smile following Calhoun’s 45-26 district-opening victory over Corpus Christi King Thursday, Sept. 24, in Corpus Christi. Crab Mania Calhoun at Corpus Christi King
    September 30, 2026
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    Calhoun girls take third at Gonzales Invitational
    September 30, 2026
    Sandies post another top-three cross country finishGONZALES — The Calhoun varsity girls cross country team earned another top-three team finish, placing third at the...
    Sandies sweep King in district volleyball action
    September 30, 2026
    Calhoun rebounds from five-set loss to Rockport-FultonThe Calhoun Sandies bounced back from a five-set loss to Rockport-Fulton with a straight-set victory over Corpus...
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