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Standing in front of their new book vending machine, Jackson- Roosevelt Elementary School teacher Velma Lopez’s pre-kindergarten class show off their newly received books May 13. They were the first group of students to use the new machine and receive their own personal books.

J-R Elementary launches book vending machine

For the last month, students of Jackson-Roosevelt (J-R) Elementary School have been wondering what the new machine across from the school’s library...

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Drawings with Dudes

Tanner Johnson and his dad spend time drawing and having fun together during a classroom event in Macileigh Burriss’ first grade class at HJM...

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Makeovers with Moms

Kenna Szela enjoys painting nails, doing makeup and making memories with her mom during a special classroom activity in Macileigh Burriss’ first...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: MELVIN SELPH

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: MELVIN SELPH (1929-2010)For generations of Calhoun County students, coaches, teachers, and parents, the name Melvin Selph...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: CAPTAIN HARRY RAHTGENS

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: CAPTAIN HARRY RAHTGENS ( 1853-1923) The story of Thomas Henry “Captain Harry” Rahtgens is inseparable from the rise and...

Port Lavaca Auto Group

Local Government

Calhoun Port Authority counsel Anne Marie Odefey swears in Russell Cain during a special May 1 meeting of the board. Cain was appointed to fill the District 1 seat left open by the resignation of Marty Strakos.

Resignation leaves Calhoun Port Authority District 4 seat open

POINT COMFORT - The Calhoun Port Authority is seeking letters of interest for the District 4 seat following the resignation of board member Luis De...

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Calhoun County Judge Vern Lyssy and commissioners John Martinez, Ronny Best, Joel Behrens and Gary Reese sign documents nominating Formosa Plastics May 6 for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.

Commissioners send out bid, approve Formosa zone

During a regular meeting of the Calhoun County Commissioners Court held May 6, bids were open for the Westside Subdivision Drainage Improvements...

Luis De La Garza

New Port Lavaca mayor gives insight to upcoming term

Following an election held May 2, Port Lavaca’s new mayor Luis De La Garza provided insight into what he plans to do in his upcoming two-year...

Commissioners approve court reporter training

In response to staff shortages, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved the enrollment of the county’s court coordinator to enroll in a digital court reporting and...

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Former Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow presents former Port Lavaca Council member Allen Tippit an award for dedicated service May 11.

Port Lavaca welcomes council newcomers, withdraws wastewater update

Port Lavaca City Council saw multiple items at its May 11 meeting, including: canvassing results from the May 2 municipal election and welcoming...

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Seadrift City Council member Danny Evans is sworn in to his seat May 12 by Seadrift interim city secretary Irma Parker.

New Seadrift council faces decision on city policy and water plant

Three new faces joined Seadrift City Council May 12, as Danny Evans, Michael Trowbridge and Rainer Brigham were officially sworn in. Upon taking...

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Isabella Dimak will walk the stage Thursday night with the Hope High School Class of 2026.

Changing the Script: Isabella Dimak finds Hope

When Isabella Dimak talks about graduation, she compares it to a theater production.“Everything has a role,” she said. “Like a play — you need...

Calhoun High School graduate Gunner Evans

Cleared for takeoff

Calhoun High School senior Gunner Evans balances graduation, flight training and dreams of a future in aviation.Calhoun High School (CHS) senior...

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City of Port Lavaca Public Works employees unload a washing machine during the annual “Chunk the Junk” beautification event Friday at the Public Works facility on West George Street in Port Lavaca.

Chunking the Junk

Eluteria Calzada Serna

Eluteria Calzada Serna

Eluteria Calzada Serna, 79, of Port Lavaca, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1947, in Port Lavaca, TX.Eluteria was...

Tommie Mitchell Lynch

Tommie Mitchell Lynch

Tommie Mitchell Lynch07/14/1932 — 05/11/2026Tom Lynch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great–grandfather and coach passed away on May 11,...

Sharron Marek, 82, of Port Lavaca passed away May 13, 2026. She was born in Palm Beach, FL on December 11, 1943 to Wallace and Billie Marie...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 24 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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First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca member Kelly Lockey prayed for the education of the public May 7 during the National Day of Prayer held at the Calhoun County Courthouse.

Church leaders bless nation during National Day of Prayer

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Isabella Dimak will walk the stage Thursday night with the Hope High School Class of 2026.

Changing the Script: Isabella Dimak finds Hope

When Isabella Dimak talks about graduation, she compares it to a theater production.“Everything has a role,” she said. “Like a play — you need...

Calhoun High School graduate Gunner Evans

Cleared for takeoff

Calhoun High School senior Gunner Evans balances graduation, flight training and dreams of a future in aviation.Calhoun High School (CHS) senior...

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Seadrift Pirate Band

Members of the Seadrift Pirate Band proudly display their trophy after earning a Division 1 rating — the highest ranking possible — at the Pride of...

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