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What is a column and how did I get here?

We started this new thing at work recently that I am 0% a fan of and will probably never be a fan of. It’s called “column rotation.” The old way used to be to just write...

April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

Since 1983, April has been designated as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse and neglect, promoting...

From the Desk of Development Services

The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and cool mornings and evenings are upon us. It’s spring! Spring is a time for new beginnings and what better way to kick it off than...

Several firearms and narcotics seized by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office sit on a table. The items were taken from a Port O’Connor residence on March 29.

CCSO search warrant results in one arrest

Port O' Connor - On Saturday, March 29, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies executed a search warrant in Port O' Connor. According to a...

From hobby to career: Marvelous Gardens

“I was that kid – I just wanted to work.” From attending HJM Elementary, with memorable teachers, and living a normal childhood to Marvelous Gardens, Christopher, known as...

CCISD coordinator encourages student volunteerism

When a student reflects on his or her high school experience, they often remember things, like lifelong friends, riveting classroom discussions and walking across that...

Grace Funeral Home

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Freya Hoffmeister poses near some moose antlers during the northern section of her trek around North America.

Kayaker visits Port O’Connor during trip around North America

Port O’Connor received a visit March 16 from endurance athlete and global kayaker Freya Hoffmeister as part of her effort to paddle around North...

Local Government

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Calhoun County Commissioners David Hall, Ronny Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese sign a proclamation for Calhoun County alongside Director of Belong Nicole Nguyen, The Children’s Harbor Alliance and Victim Center’s Executive Director Maria Walton, outreach coordinator Martha Perez, board chair Renette Todd and director of programs Jennifer Hahn.

Commissioners select county clerk, raise child abuse awareness

During a regular meeting held March 26, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court appointed Teresa Garcia as interim county clerk and proclaimed April...

Seadrift City Council explores new waste disposal provider

Seadrift City Council held a public meeting March 18 to explore the possibility of replacing its current city operated waste management department with a contractor, White...

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Former Calhoun County District Clerk Anna Kabela holds up a challenge coin awarded to her by Calhoun County commissioners as part her retirement.

County issues burn ban, supports extending phone range

During its regular weekly meeting held March 18, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court issued a countywide burn ban and gave support to a request...

Several firearms and narcotics seized by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office sit on a table. The items were taken from a Port O’Connor residence on March 29.

CCSO search warrant results in one arrest

Port O' Connor - On Saturday, March 29, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies executed a search warrant in Port O' Connor. According to a...

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Calhoun County Commissioners David Hall, Ronny Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese sign a proclamation for Calhoun County alongside Director of Belong Nicole Nguyen, The Children’s Harbor Alliance and Victim Center’s Executive Director Maria Walton, outreach coordinator Martha Perez, board chair Renette Todd and director of programs Jennifer Hahn.

Commissioners select county clerk, raise child abuse awareness

During a regular meeting held March 26, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court appointed Teresa Garcia as interim county clerk and proclaimed April...

MMC reports loss for February, prepares for measles

February saw the first financial loss of 2025 for Memorial Medical Center (MMC), according to MMC CEO Erin Clevenger during a hospital board meeting held March 26. In...

Several firearms and narcotics seized by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office sit on a table. The items were taken from a Port O’Connor residence on March 29.

CCSO search warrant results in one arrest

Port O' Connor - On Saturday, March 29, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies executed a search warrant in Port O' Connor. According to a...

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Pictured are Terri Abraham, Reese Stalcup and Barbara Stanfill, who are recent Memorial Medical Center volunteer diamond recipients, recognized for donating more than 1,000 hours of their time. Not pictured is Linda Lewis.

MMC volunteers receive diamond awards

Memorial Medical Center volunteers were recognized for hours of dedication and service during an awards ceremony held Monday, Feb. 24, in the MMC...

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The Port O’Connor Garden Club began work on its community garden in 2022 and now has 32 raised beds for garden club members to use. Working to construct the garden are, front row from left, Cindy Hanson, Nancy Ladshaw, Thomas Williams, and, back row from left, Dori Stomaker and Terri McGuire.

POC Garden Club’s Community Garden beginning to blossom

PORT O’CONNOR – On cleared land the Port O’Connor Garden Club began the process of constructing a community garden for the area in 2022.The land,...

Paul Douglas Corrick

Paul Douglas Corrick

Paul Douglas Corrick, 61, passed away on March 23after a valiant six year battle with cancer. He was born on November 26, 1963 in Washington, D.C.,...

Jeana Marie Woodall Bethany

Jeana Marie Woodall Bethany

Jeana Marie Woodall Bethany passed away peacefully on Tuesday holding her mother’s hand, in prayer. She was surrounded by family, friends, and...

Carol Sue McBride Barnett

Carol Sue McBride Barnett

Carol Sue Barnett, 78, of Port Lavaca, earned her angel wings and went to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 6,...

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Port Lavaca TISD

April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

Since 1983, April has been designated as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse and neglect, promoting...

From the Desk of Development Services

The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and cool mornings and evenings are upon us. It’s spring! Spring is a time for new beginnings and what better way to kick it off than...

Police/Court Reports

Several firearms and narcotics seized by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office sit on a table. The items were taken from a Port O’Connor residence on March 29.

CCSO search warrant results in one arrest

Port O' Connor - On Saturday, March 29, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies executed a search warrant in Port O' Connor. According to a...

Law enforcement officials make 14 weekly arrests

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...

Woman in critical condition following crash in Point Comfort

One woman is in critical condition following a crash in Point Comfort at the intersection of State Highway 35 and FM 1593 at approximately 3:35 p.m. March 24.According to...

Another week on my own

Several weeks ago, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage informed me she would be in St. Augustine with our daughter and granddaughter for spring break.As always, I really...

Wield the word of God

This article is like a part two to last month’s edition. Satan cannot win the war waged against a follower of Christ. However, he can and does try. He can only win if the...

Sandcrab David Varela lifted a total of 1,350 to finish sixth in the State in his weight class.

2 Sandcrabs lift at State

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Sports medicine shows appreciation

The Calhoun Sports medicine staff, Frank Parker, Thomas Pribyl and Mackenzie Traynor presented signed football helmets to Dr. John Wright for his...

Calhoun’s Trenton Taylor prepares to unleash a pitch at Whataburger Field. The Crabs knocked off Kingsville King 6-1 on Friday night. (Wave photo)

Crabs win in Corpus

CORPUS CHRISTI – The Sandcrabs baseball team played a game at the Corpus Christi Hooks’ Whataburger Field for the second consecutive season, and...

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HJM student shows love for school

HJM Elementary School first grade student Hi Thaw shows her love for her school during recess time. .

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Game wardens visit students

Port O’Connor Elementary School student Osvin Gutierrez tries on some antlers at a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department station during a recent...

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HJM students celebrate Texas Public School Week

HJM Elementary School first grade students and their parents have a great day celebrating Texas Public School Week March 3-7 and participating in a...

Regency Healthcare

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