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    A member of Calhoun’s sports medicine staff assists a Sandcrab player with stretching on the sideline during Friday’s game against Corpus Christi Calallen.

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs Calallen

    Photos by Daniel Varela

    Crab Mania Calhoun vs Calallen
    Photos by Daniel Varela
    Contributed photo
Members of the Calhoun High School tennis team gather for a team huddle during their bi-district playoff match against Corpus Christi Calallen on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Rockport. The Sandcrabs fell to the Wildcats, ending their fall team tennis season.

    Calhoun tennis season ends in bi-district playoffs

    Sandcrabs fall to Calallen, turn attention to spring competitionCalhoun High School's fall team...

    Calhoun tennis season ends in bi-district playoffs
    Sandcrabs fall to Calallen, turn attention to spring competitionCalhoun High School's fall team...
    Photo by Daniel Varela
Calhoun head football coach Stephen Hrncir addresses his players following the Sandcrabs' 29-14 loss to Corpus Christi Calallen on Friday, Oct. 9, at Sandcrab Stadium. The loss dropped Calhoun to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in district play.

    Calallen pulls away from Sandcrabs in district ...

    Calhoun falls 29-14 despite 290 yards of offenseThe Calhoun Sandcrabs struck first against Corpus...

    Calallen pulls away from Sandcrabs in district ...
    Calhoun falls 29-14 despite 290 yards of offenseThe Calhoun Sandcrabs struck first against Corpus...
    Photo by CJ VETTER

    Calhoun High School class of 2016 gathers for c...

    Members of the Calhoun High School Class of 2016 gather for a group photo Oct. 10 during their...

    Calhoun High School class of 2016 gathers for c...
    Members of the Calhoun High School Class of 2016 gather for a group photo Oct. 10 during their...
    Photo by CJ VETTER

    CHS class of 1971 celebrates 55th graduation an...

    Members of the Calhoun High School graduating class of 1971 celebrate their 55th anniversary...

    CHS class of 1971 celebrates 55th graduation an...
    Members of the Calhoun High School graduating class of 1971 celebrate their 55th anniversary...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Attendees at an EPA meetingreview a presentation delivered Oct. 7 on the Lavaca Bay Superfund site at the Bauer Community Center.

    EPA provides update on Alcoa Superfund site and...

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented an update on the Alcoa Superfund site Oct. 7...

    EPA provides update on Alcoa Superfund site and...
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented an update on the Alcoa Superfund site Oct. 7...
    Photo by Hailie Moore
Calhoun County ISD’s district office in Port Lavaca. A Wave review of district records traces years of declining enrollment, rising costs and reserve losses that preceded the district’s projected $4.69 million general fund deficit for 2026-27.

    How did CCISD get here?

    Declining enrollment, rising costs and local decisions preceded district’s budget crisisFor...

    How did CCISD get here?
    Declining enrollment, rising costs and local decisions preceded district’s budget crisisFor...
    Israel Sanchez

    One dead after shooting at Chocolate Bayou boat...

    One man is dead following a shooting Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Chocolate Bayou Public Boat...

    One dead after shooting at Chocolate Bayou boat...
    One man is dead following a shooting Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Chocolate Bayou Public Boat...
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    Printed Paper Online
    October 14, 2026

    Columns
    Why leaving an abusive relationship isn't as simple as walking away
    October 14, 2026
    Imagine knowing that your brother, uncle, co-worker, or friend is an abuser….now think about how hard it would be to acknowledge that your husband/partner is abusing you. ...
    Community
    Photo by CJ VETTER Calhoun High School class of 2016 gathers for class reunion
    October 14, 2026
    Members of the Calhoun High School Class of 2016 gather for a group photo Oct. 10 during their 10-year reunion at Scully’s Sports Bar & Grill.
    Photo by CJ VETTER CHS class of 1971 celebrates 55th graduation anniversary
    October 14, 2026
    Members of the Calhoun High School graduating class of 1971 celebrate their 55th anniversary during their class reunion Oct. 3 at VFW Post 4403. 
    NHS inducts 60 new members
    October 14, 2026
    Prestige, community service and growth were reasons why members of the Calhoun High School Karankawa Chapter of the National Honor Society wanted to join.Thursday, Oct. 1,...
    Women in Business
    History
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - MICHAEL MCGUIRE (1938-2025)
    October 13, 2026
    TOMBSTONE TUESDAY - MICHAEL MCGUIRE (1938-2025)A valedictorian at Texas A&M, a doctoral graduate of Princeton University, a successful...
    Local News
    Appeals court stays restraining order against CCISD
    October 6, 2026
     Plaintiffs’ response due Oct. 8; underlying lawsuit remains pendingThe 13th Court of Appeals granted emergency relief to Calhoun County ISD Oct. 5, temporarily staying...
    News
    A little Sandcrab in your soul: Sandcrab graduates reflect on past...
    October 14, 2026
    The Calhoun High School graduating class of 1971 held a reunion Oct. 3 at VFW Post 4403, celebrating its 55th anniversary. Between food, fun and nostalgia, former students...
    PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Attendees at an EPA meetingreview a presentation delivered Oct. 7 on the Lavaca Bay Superfund site at the Bauer Community Center. EPA provides update on Alcoa Superfund site and bay
    October 14, 2026
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented an update on the Alcoa Superfund site Oct. 7 at the Bauer Community Center. The update covered...
    Photo by Hailie Moore
Calhoun County ISD’s district office in Port Lavaca. A Wave review of district records traces years of declining enrollment, rising costs and reserve losses that preceded the district’s projected $4.69 million general fund deficit for 2026-27. How did CCISD get here?
    October 14, 2026
    Declining enrollment, rising costs and local decisions preceded district’s budget crisisFor years, Calhoun County Independent School District has...
    Obituaries
    Barbara Jean Whatley Barbara Jean Whatley
    October 7, 2026
    Barbara Jean Whatley, 84, of Port Lavaca passed away September 27, 2026. She was born January 4, 1942 in Port Lavaca to Lester D. and Etta M....
    Opinion
    From the Desk of Development Services:
    October 7, 2026
    Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm safetySmoke and carbon monoxide alarms provide an early warning that can save lives. Test alarms monthly, replace batteries when needed, and...
    Breaking the silence on domestic violence
    October 7, 2026
    One in 3 women and nearly one in 4 men have experienced domestic violence or intimate partner abuse. Many of those suffer in silence because they are too scared or too...
    Regency Healthcare
    Grace Funeral Home
    Police/Court Reports
    Local law enforcement makes 24 weekly arrests
    October 14, 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...
    Local law enforcement makes 27 weekly arrests
    October 7, 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
    A member of Calhoun’s sports medicine staff assists a Sandcrab player with stretching on the sideline during Friday’s game against Corpus Christi Calallen. Crab Mania Calhoun vs Calallen
    October 14, 2026
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    Sandies sweep Moody in district volleyball matchup
    October 14, 2026
    Calhoun rebounds from London loss with straight-set victoryThe Calhoun Sandies bounced back from a district loss to Corpus Christi London with a three-set victory over...
    Calhoun boys enter district cross country meet as favorites
    October 14, 2026
    Sandcrabs lead projected team standings as postseason beginsThe Calhoun boys cross country team enters the District 30-4A championship as the projected favorite following a...
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