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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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A B-52 bomber flies through the air. This model of airplane was identical to the plane that went missing in 1968.

In history: Search continues for missing 1968 B-52 bomber and crew

On Feb. 29, 1968, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber was declared missing in action, alongside all eight of its crew. Almost 60 years later, the fate of...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: JACOB HAMPSHIRE GARNER (1841-1914)

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: JACOB HAMPSHIRE GARNER (1841-1914) Just a short walk from the harbor in Port Lavaca lies Ranger Cemetery, a quiet and often...

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Dr. Thomas Jefferson McFarland

TOMBSTONE TUESDAY: Dr. Thomas Jefferson McFarland (1836-1913)In 1836 a baby boy was born in Alabama to Gazaway Davis and Mary (Poe) McFarland....

Port Lavaca Auto Group

First steps for Olivia ammonia plant wither during commissioners...

A motion made by the Calhoun County Commissioners Court to create a reinvestment zone for a new ammonia plant in the Olivia-Port Alto area failed March 25 after receiving...

CCISD libraries conform to Senate Bill 13

To fulfill the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 13, Calhoun County ISD shared information that parents need to control what books their children can read through the...

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,...

Port Lavaca police chief enters retirement agreement with city

Following a closed session held March 23, Port Lavaca City Council unanimously approved a retirement agreement with Police Chief Colin Rangnow, who...

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Katie Halbert, Port Lavaca local, rounds a barrel March 18 at Houston Rodeo. She would go on to make it into the finals of the barrel racing event.

Local athlete makes finals for Houston Rodeo

Local athlete Katie Halbert, 30, and her horse, Milania, rode their way to finals of the Houston Rodeo’s Barrel Racing Division March 2. Alongside...

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A B-52 bomber flies through the air. This model of airplane was identical to the plane that went missing in 1968.

In history: Search continues for missing 1968 B-52 bomber and crew

On Feb. 29, 1968, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber was declared missing in action, alongside all eight of its crew. Almost 60 years later, the fate of...

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...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 33 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 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,...

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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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