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    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...
    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun players push the pile for additional yardage during the Sandcrabs’ 28-27 loss to Cuero on Friday, Sept. 18. Calhoun rallied from a 15-point deficit and recovered an onside kick in the final minutes before a potential game-winning field-goal attempt fell short.

    Sandcrabs’ comeback falls short against Cuero

    CUERO  — Calhoun rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit and recovered an onside kick in the...

    Sandcrabs’ comeback falls short against Cuero
    CUERO  — Calhoun rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit and recovered an onside kick in the...
    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

    A Port Lavaca pool team, the Handicap Kings, took home a state title Sept. 6 at the Texas Bar...

    Local pool team takes state championship
    A Port Lavaca pool team, the Handicap Kings, took home a state title Sept. 6 at the Texas Bar...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER

    Lay your head: Clarion Pointe opens in Port Lav...

    Clarion Pointe staff members, owners, members of the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce, visitors...

    Lay your head: Clarion Pointe opens in Port Lav...
    Clarion Pointe staff members, owners, members of the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce, visitors...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Port Lavaca Animal Control officer Tracy Horejsi receives a certificate, check, service pin and giant stuffed animal from Mayor Luis De La Garza in recognition of his 10 years of service to the city during the Sept. 14 Port Lavaca City Council meeting. 

    Port Lavaca moves forward with proposed budget,...

    The Port Lavaca City Council again approved the first reading of its proposed 2026-27 budget...

    Port Lavaca moves forward with proposed budget,...
    The Port Lavaca City Council again approved the first reading of its proposed 2026-27 budget...
    Brandy Boriskie speaks during public comment at a Calhoun County ISD meeting Sept. 16. Boriskie questioned the meeting notice and said several grievances were incorrectly identified by level on the posted agenda.

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER

    CCISD Board postpones grievance hearings after ...

    Questions over the formation of a grievance committee and the posted meeting notice lead trustees...

    CCISD Board postpones grievance hearings after ...
    Questions over the formation of a grievance committee and the posted meeting notice lead trustees...
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    Printed Paper Online
    September 23, 2026

    Columns
    BETWEEN THE PAGES: Of ice cream summers and favorite flavors
    September 16, 2026
    OK, OK, I admit it — I am a Bluebell ice cream addict. Dutch chocolate, homemade vanilla, the great divide, neapolitan were just a few of my favorites that were left after...
    The front page of the Sept. 12, 2001, edition of the Port Lavaca Wave reported local reaction to the terrorist attacks that had unfolded just hours before the newspaper went to press. The edition, printed on Tuesday, Sept. 11, was in news racks that afternoon. 

Wave archives 25 years later, I remember
    September 11, 2026
    Twenty-five years.It seems impossible that so much time has passed.But I remember.I remember exactly where I was when the first reports came in on...
    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...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Calhoun County EMS and several local Calhoun County fire departments attended a memorial to 9/11 on Sept. 11 outside the Calhoun County Courthouse. Calhoun County Sheriff Bobbie Vickery thanked first responders for their service and recited sections of a song involving the sacrifices made by first responders on Sept. 11, 2001. County and VFW honor fallen of 9/11
    September 16, 2026
    Regency Healthcare
    History
    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...
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - SCOOTER HENKE (1947-2022)
    September 15, 2026
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - SCOOTER HENKE (1947-2022)Some people are remembered for the titles they held or the accomplishments listed beside their names....
    Letters to the Editor
    Response to Synergen
    September 16, 2026
    Dear Editor,Synergen recently wrote that it understands the community's concerns about water, the environment and public safety, and that trust will come through...
    Local News
    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...
    Brandy Boriskie speaks during public comment at a Calhoun County ISD meeting Sept. 16. Boriskie questioned the meeting notice and said several grievances were incorrectly identified by level on the posted agenda.

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER CCISD Board postpones grievance hearings after concerns raised over...
    September 17, 2026
    Questions over the formation of a grievance committee and the posted meeting notice lead trustees to postpone grievance hearings.The Calhoun County...
    Port board approves bathymetric survey for jetty project
    September 16, 2026
    POINT COMFORT — A bathymetric survey was approved by the Calhoun Port Authority Board for the Matagorda Ship Channel Jetty Deficiency Project during its Wednesday, Sept. 9,...
    News
    Seadrift adopts budget, postpones tax-rate votes
    September 23, 2026
    The Seadrift City Council adopted its 2026-27 fiscal year budget Sept. 17 following a public hearing but postponed votes on the city’s tax rates until Sept. 24.In separate...
    County pursues bird walk grant, approves Operation Lone Star loan
    September 23, 2026
    Calhoun County commissioners agreed to seek grant funding for an ADA-compliant bird walk and authorized a $175,000 interfund loan for the 2027 Operation Lone Star grant...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Port Lavaca Animal Control officer Tracy Horejsi receives a certificate, check, service pin and giant stuffed animal from Mayor Luis De La Garza in recognition of his 10 years of service to the city during the Sept. 14 Port Lavaca City Council meeting.  Port Lavaca moves forward with proposed budget, tax rate
    September 23, 2026
    The Port Lavaca City Council again approved the first reading of its proposed 2026-27 budget Monday, Sept. 21, after repeating the required public...
    Obituaries
    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...
    Avril Frederick Sassman Avril Frederick Sassman
    September 16, 2026
    Avril Frederick Sassman, 94, of Victoria passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.Avril was born in Victoria on February...
    Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School
    Port Lavaca Auto Group
    Police/Court Reports
    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
    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
    September 23, 2026
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    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, Rockport-Fulton
    September 23, 2026
    The Calhoun Sandies picked up a three-set victory over Corpus Christi Moody before falling to Rockport-Fulton in a five-set battle last...
    Photo by Hope Rodriguez JV volleyball
    September 23, 2026
    Calhoun’s Eliah Castillo (12) sends the ball over the net during the Sandies’ junior varsity match against Rockport-Fulton on Sept. 18. Sophie...
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