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    Members of the Calhoun High School band bring the brass during a halftime performance Friday, Aug. 28, as the Sandcrabs opened their season against Victoria West.

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs. Victoria West

    Photos by Daniel Varela

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs. Victoria West
    Photos by Daniel Varela
    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun head coach Richard Hrncir addresses the Sandcrabs following their 35-28 loss to Victoria West on Friday, Aug. 28. Calhoun erased a 21-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter before Victoria West scored the game-winning touchdown with less than 45 seconds remaining.

    Sandcrabs erase 21-point deficit, fall late to ...

    Calhoun battled back from a 21-point deficit and tied the game in the fourth quarter before a...

    Sandcrabs erase 21-point deficit, fall late to ...
    Calhoun battled back from a 21-point deficit and tied the game in the fourth quarter before a...
    Contributed photo
Class of 2025 graduates Max Abutahoun and Andrea Henriquez show off their mum and garter set that was created by Ladybug Homecoming owner Amanda Griggs. The set featured bright floral prints.

    Mum's the word for homecoming

    “Unite the past, ignite the future” as the Calhoun High School Sandcrabs prepare for homecoming...

    Mum's the word for homecoming
    “Unite the past, ignite the future” as the Calhoun High School Sandcrabs prepare for homecoming...
    Contributed photo

    Predicate Practice

    HJM Elementary second-grade students Calia Webb, Emery Yanez and Tanner Johnson work together to...

    Predicate Practice
    HJM Elementary second-grade students Calia Webb, Emery Yanez and Tanner Johnson work together to...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Wellsential Health Admissions Director Jackie Strickland and Administrator Eric Teehan join Wellsential Health Certified Medical Assistant Vicky Ruth Aug. 25 at Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ruth was recommended to join the program by Teehan, and now works with Strickland at the facility.

    Wellsential program helps public build careers ...

    As demand for trained healthcare professionals grows in tandem with an aging population,...

    Wellsential program helps public build careers ...
    As demand for trained healthcare professionals grows in tandem with an aging population,...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Members of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD) listen to CCGCD District Manager Tim Andruss Aug. 24 as he reviews the district's available options regarding a new tax rate.

    Groundwater conservation district proposes high...

    Amid continuing concerns around the proposed Synergen Green Energy ammonia project, the Calhoun...

    Groundwater conservation district proposes high...
    Amid continuing concerns around the proposed Synergen Green Energy ammonia project, the Calhoun...
    Contributed photo

    Pretty in Pink

    HJM Elementary students and sisters Maddie Olivers, a second-grader, and Maydie Olivers, a pre-K...

    Pretty in Pink
    HJM Elementary students and sisters Maddie Olivers, a second-grader, and Maydie Olivers, a pre-K...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Members of Seadrift City Council and Seadrift Mayor Bill Cathey discuss the upcoming 2026-27 city budget Aug. 27. Cathey later left the meeting abruptly following questions from council members.

    Seadrift mayor walks out on council budget meeting

    Seadrift Mayor Bill Cathey abruptly left during a special Seadrift City Council workshop Aug. 27...

    Seadrift mayor walks out on council budget meeting
    Seadrift Mayor Bill Cathey abruptly left during a special Seadrift City Council workshop Aug. 27...
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    Printed Paper Online
    September 2, 2026

    Columns
    SANDCASTLES OF LIFE: Somewhere, we lost the busy signal
    August 26, 2026
    I sometimes miss when phones were attached to the wall.Not because I particularly miss tangled phone cords, busy signals or being stuck in the kitchen while talking to...
    Community
    Contributed photo
Class of 2025 graduates Max Abutahoun and Andrea Henriquez show off their mum and garter set that was created by Ladybug Homecoming owner Amanda Griggs. The set featured bright floral prints. Mum's the word for homecoming
    September 2, 2026
    “Unite the past, ignite the future” as the Calhoun High School Sandcrabs prepare for homecoming against Mexico City on Friday, Sept. 4.And mums, a...
    Contributed photo Predicate Practice
    September 2, 2026
    HJM Elementary second-grade students Calia Webb, Emery Yanez and Tanner Johnson work together to match subjects with their correct predicates...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Wellsential Health Admissions Director Jackie Strickland and Administrator Eric Teehan join Wellsential Health Certified Medical Assistant Vicky Ruth Aug. 25 at Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ruth was recommended to join the program by Teehan, and now works with Strickland at the facility. Wellsential program helps public build careers in health care
    September 2, 2026
    As demand for trained healthcare professionals grows in tandem with an aging population, nonprofit nursing and rehabilitative care provider...
    History
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - STANLEY LOUIS MIKULA
    September 1, 2026
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - STANLEY LOUIS MIKULA (1940-1996)For more than two decades, Stanley Mikula dedicated his life to serving the people of Calhoun...
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - CHASE AUGUSTINE PHILLIPS, JR (1926-1992)
    August 25, 2026
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - CHASE AUGUSTINE PHILLIPS, JR (1926-1992)Writing Tombstone Tuesday is something I really enjoy doing. I find it intriguing researching and discovering...
    Letters to the Editor
    Letter to the editor: Questions of trust
    August 26, 2026
    Dear Editor,Let us discuss Synergen’s “Honesty and Integrity”.  I firmly believe that before any company may apply for any type of permit (high use water permit or waste...
    Local Government
    Commissioners discuss education assistance policy
    September 2, 2026
    Calhoun County EMS (CCEMS) Director Dustin Jenkins petitioned the Calhoun County Commissioners Court during an Aug. 26 meeting to revise county policy regarding education...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Calhoun County Commissioners John Martinez and Ronny Best, alongside Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy, listen to an audit report delivered Aug. 19.  Commissioners select committee for finance grievance
    August 26, 2026
    During an Aug. 19 meeting of the Calhoun County Commissioners Court, members were selected to form a committee following a salary grievance filed...
    Local News
    Port Lavaca Walmart to be updated as part of statewide push
    September 2, 2026
    Port Lavaca’s Walmart will undergo renovations next year as part of a statewide effort from the retailer, according to information provided by the Texas Department of...
    Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend
    August 26, 2026
    Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune...
    News
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Members of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD) listen to CCGCD District Manager Tim Andruss Aug. 24 as he reviews the district's available options regarding a new tax rate. Groundwater conservation district proposes higher tax rate
    September 2, 2026
    Amid continuing concerns around the proposed Synergen Green Energy ammonia project, the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD)...
    Justice of the peace salary grievance denied by committee
    September 2, 2026
    A salary grievance filed by Calhoun County Justice of the Peace (JP) Precinct 1 Hope Kurtz failed to receive enough votes for a recommendation for a raise Aug. 26. The...
    Contributed photo Pretty in Pink
    September 2, 2026
    HJM Elementary students and sisters Maddie Olivers, a second-grader, and Maydie Olivers, a pre-K student, show their Sandcrab spirit in matching...
    Calhoun County Life
    GCRPC
    Obituaries
    Sandra Kay Earl Sandra Kay Earl
    September 2, 2026
    On August 23, 2026, Sandra Kay (Cadwell) Earl, loving mother, grandmother, friend, and wife went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the...
    Manuel V. Garza Manuel V. Garza
    August 26, 2026
    Manuel V. Garza 89, of Port Lavaca, Texas entered eternal rest on August 19, 2026. He was born October 14, 1936, in Sandia, Texas to the late...
    Carolyn C. Shannon Carolyn C. Shannon
    August 26, 2026
    Carolyn C. Shannon, beloved mother, grandmother, great–grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at the...
    Police/Court Reports
    Law enforcement officials make 30 weekly arrests
    September 2, 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...
    Law enforcement officials make 43 weekly arrests
    August 26, 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
    Members of the Calhoun High School band bring the brass during a halftime performance Friday, Aug. 28, as the Sandcrabs opened their season against Victoria West. Crab Mania Calhoun vs. Victoria West
    September 2, 2026
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    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun head coach Richard Hrncir addresses the Sandcrabs following their 35-28 loss to Victoria West on Friday, Aug. 28. Calhoun erased a 21-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter before Victoria West scored the game-winning touchdown with less than 45 seconds remaining. Sandcrabs erase 21-point deficit, fall late to Victoria West
    September 2, 2026
    Calhoun battled back from a 21-point deficit and tied the game in the fourth quarter before a late Victoria West touchdown handed the Sandcrabs a...
    Youth
    Contributed photo Pretty in Pink
    September 2, 2026
    HJM Elementary students and sisters Maddie Olivers, a second-grader, and Maydie Olivers, a pre-K student, show their Sandcrab spirit in matching...
    Regency Healthcare
    Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School
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