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Goodbye Walnut 8: Don’t you think a waterpark would be swell?

Whenever I tell people I moved to Port Lavaca from New Braunfels, the natural question that follows is “Why’d you do that?” That in of itself is an interesting story, but...

Community members urge careful review before any school closure...

As discussions continue regarding the potential closure or consolidation of schools within Calhoun County ISD, questions are being raised about whether the district has...

MOORE TO THE STORY: Family, memories and water therapy on the Frio

Although the weather hasn't been sunny, summer is here. I can tell by the loud noises of children racing from one end of the house to the other and my grocery bill...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Children add their artwork to a giant doodle poodle June 21 at the Bauer Community Center during Port Lavaca's Juneteenth celebration. The interactive activity was one of several family-friendly attractions offered throughout the event.

FROM THE BAYFRONT TO THE BAUER: Juneteenth celebration carries on...

Motorcade, tailgate celebration set for July 4 weekend

Community invited to take part in America 250 festivities as Port Lavaca marks nation's 250th birthdayAs Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the...

Fall Sports 2025

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - LEILA MARCUS COFFIN

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - LEILA MARCUS COFFIN (1821-1875)Right inside the gate, behind the historical markers in the Indianola Cemetery, is an obelisk...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY : NAOMI ALBRECHT

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: NAOMI ALBRECHT (1923-2019)Few individuals leave a lasting impact on both their schools and their communities, but Naomi Albrecht...

Local Government

CCAD, CCISD explain school finances following vote

Following in the wake of a meeting held June 15 by the Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) Board of Trustees that determined the fate of Port O’Connor...

One wounded, one arrested following bar shooting

One man has been arrested and one woman is in stable condition following a shooting at Roosters Bar, 224 N. Commerce St., early June 21.According to a statement from Port...

DSHS celebrates new center, reports on progress

Agents with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) celebrated the grand opening of its new resource center June 24 in the Memorial Medical Plaza at 1300 N....

MMC meeting reports gain, reconsiders coding provider

During a Memorial Medical Center (MMC) Board of Directors meeting held June 24, a positive net income for the month of May was reported and a discussion was held regarding...

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Justin and Tracy Wooldridge embrace each other June 20 at the end of the Texas Water Safari. The married couple had travelled more than 260 miles, supporting each other as Justin traversed down the Guadalupe River.

Seadrift family tackles Texas Water Safari for the first time

Stretching 260 miles from San Marcos to Seadrift, the Texas Water Safari is self-described on its website as the “World’s Toughest Canoe Race.”...

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The Calhoun County EMS crew of, paramedic James Warmuth, left, paramedic and crew leader Zachary Haring and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Jacob McDonald were awarded the Not Today, Death award, also known as the Challenge Coin, June 18 for the teamwork in a recent Return of Spontaneous Circulation event. The patient went on to make a full recovery following the cardiac event.

EMS crew awarded Not Today, Death Medal

Death came to a Calhoun County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance and the team said “not today” as it came together recently for a...

Groundwater district halts deep well permits for Calhoun aquifer

Following a Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD) Board of Directors meeting held June 22, a moratorium has been placed on permits involving deep well...

Mary Ruth Tasler

Mary Ruth Tasler

Mary Ruth (Halliday) Tasler, 91, of Port Lavaca passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. She was born in Palacios, Texas on June 12, 1935 to Carl...

Mandy Jennette Tyson Sears

Mandy Jennette Tyson Sears

Mandy Jennette Tyson Sears, 48, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Dallas, Tx.Mandy was born January 5, 1978 in Victoria, Tx to Larry Dale and...

Esther De La Garza Hill

Esther De La Garza Hill

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Esther De La Garza Hill, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who died on...

Regency Healthcare

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 27 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...

Law enforcement officials make 42 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...

Marcus Anthony Leal

One wounded, one arrested following Sunday shooting at Port Lavaca bar

One man was arrested and one woman was wounded following a shooting at Roosters Bar, 224 N. Commerce St., early Sunday morning.According to a...

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Chris Issendorf approaches through the water to the finish line of the Texas Water Safari June 14. The solo canoer took first place and disembarked after reaching Swan Point Park near Seadrift.

Winner the Texas Water Safari: Chris Issendorf takes first place...

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