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Workers for Miller Seafood shuck oysters early in the morning March 18. Now employed by the Matagorda Bay Fishermen Cooperative, the workers process oysters after pouring them out of large, burlap bags fresh off the ships.

Miller Seafood purchased by co-op amid fisherman struggles

Local seafood processor and market Miller Seafood is now under new ownership following its purchase by the Matagorda Bay Fishing Cooperative...

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Birdability founder Virginia Rose explores the Formosa Wetlands Walkway in Port Lavaca March 15 alongside local birders Debbie Fisher, Brent Ortego and Allan Berger.

Birder explores accessibility and connections in Calhoun County

Rolling through areas such as Green Lake or the Port Lavaca Wetlands Boardwalk in her wheelchair and vehicle, birder Virginia Rose accompanied a...

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First-grade students at HJM Elementary School perform a play for their families during a classroom presentation while classmates watch from the...

Local Government

Commissioners approve budget amendments, change orders

During a regular meeting held March 11, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved several budget amendments, a change order, a new maintenance contract for Calhoun...

Calhoun County Life

Father and son found dead in Hog Bayou

A father and son were found dead Wednesday, March 18, in Hog Bayou, according to a statement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).The bodies of the father,...

Commissioners expands burn pile, approve EMS contract

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court expanded a burn pile in the Alamo Beach area and renewed a contract between Calhoun County EMS and Stryker Maintenance during a...

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Interim Seadrift City Secretary Irma Parker speaks to a crowd March 19. She was appointed to the position following a vote by Seadrift City Council to enter into a contract with Strategic Government Resources to find an interim city secretary following the resignation of previous secretary Wendell Netzer March 13.

Seadrift enters contract for interim city secretary

During a special meeting held March 19, Seadrift City Council voted to enter into a contract with Strategic Government Resources (SGR) for an...

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Calhoun High School Sandbar Club mentors Jose Baldera and Logyn Middaugh are ready to shoot some hoops with their middle school buddies during their weekly visit at Travis Middle School. The Sandbar Club is an opportunity for high school students to demonstrate leadership skills by hanging out with middle school students, discussing life relevant topics, role modeling positive behaviors and having fun.

Mentoring program aims to raise up middle schoolers

“Raising The Bar – Together” is the mission of the Calhoun High School Sandbar Club.CHS Athletic Director Stephen Hrncir developed the club as a...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Workers for Miller Seafood shuck oysters early in the morning March 18. Now employed by the Matagorda Bay Fishermen Cooperative, the workers process oysters after pouring them out of large, burlap bags fresh off the ships.

Miller Seafood purchased by co-op amid fisherman struggles

Local seafood processor and market Miller Seafood is now under new ownership following its purchase by the Matagorda Bay Fishing Cooperative...

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Birdability founder Virginia Rose explores the Formosa Wetlands Walkway in Port Lavaca March 15 alongside local birders Debbie Fisher, Brent Ortego and Allan Berger.

Birder explores accessibility and connections in Calhoun County

Rolling through areas such as Green Lake or the Port Lavaca Wetlands Boardwalk in her wheelchair and vehicle, birder Virginia Rose accompanied a...

Johnathan Blane Foster

Johnathan Blane Foster

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we inform you that he left us on March 7, 2026 after a long battle with colon cancer. He is preceded in...

Joe Ragusin Jr.

Joe Ragusin Jr.

Joe Ragusin Jr., age 58, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1967, in Port Lavaca to Maria Gloria Gonzalez and the...

Bertha S. Chavana

Bertha S. Chavana

Bertha Blanca Salazar Chavana, 91, of Port Lavaca, Texas, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2026. She was born on...

Planning a spring project? Check permit requirements first

Spring project reminder – City of Port LavacaWith warmer weather here, many residents in Port Lavaca are starting spring improvement projects. If you are planning to build...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 19 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...

Father and son found dead in Hog Bayou

A father and son were found dead Wednesday, March 18, in Hog Bayou, according to a statement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).The bodies of the father,...

Law enforcement officials make 23 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...

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Calhoun High School Sandbar Club mentors Jose Baldera and Logyn Middaugh are ready to shoot some hoops with their middle school buddies during their weekly visit at Travis Middle School. The Sandbar Club is an opportunity for high school students to demonstrate leadership skills by hanging out with middle school students, discussing life relevant topics, role modeling positive behaviors and having fun.

Mentoring program aims to raise up middle schoolers

“Raising The Bar – Together” is the mission of the Calhoun High School Sandbar Club.CHS Athletic Director Stephen Hrncir developed the club as a...

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