Back to myself: Former chief deputy shares story on medical emergency and health rebound

by CJ Vetter ©The Port Lavaca Wave 2025
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Former Calhoun County Chief Deputy Johnny Krause strums on his guitar in his living room. This follows his recovery from extreme medical problems earlier this year.


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PHOTO BY CJ VETTER Swarms of children scoured a lawn near Walmart during the grocer’s annual Easter community event and egg hunt. In addition to the eggs, costumed characters also showed up for pictures and food trucks were hosted in the store’s parking lot.
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Leather McCall was recently honored for being named the Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association Region 3 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees. From left are Neil McCall, Leather McCall, Gunner McCall and Ty McCall.
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PHOTO BY CJ VETTER Birder Brent Ortego surveys the Formosa Bird Walk near Lighthouse Beach for species of birds as part of the Great Texas Birding Classic. A lifelong birder and counter for the Christmas Bird Count, he is one of many trying to spur growth in both his hobby and the county.
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO A Special Olympics Banquet was recently held to honor the Calhoun County ISD students who participated in Special Olympics. Standing from left are Frankie Escalante, Elija Hickey, Isaac Hernandez, Mason Herrera, Marcus O’Riley, Gerry Rodriguez, Angel Amaya, Gabriel Salinas and Nicolas Perez. Seated is Gustavo Perez.
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Members of the Sandies varsity softball team including Ciara Mendez, Ally Aguilar, Braylynn Galloway and others huddle to map out the defensive game plan during a game earlier this season. Calhoun batted with top district team Rockport-Fulton over the weekend, but came up just short in a 2-0 loss. The varsity Sandies were scheduled to face Sinton in a district re-match on Tuesday evening at home. (Wave photo)
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