Port Lavaca Wave Online

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) President Jonas Titus speaks to Port Lavaca City Council July 14. During his meeting with council members, Titus gave updates on VEDC’s latest projects.

VEDC president gives update on major Calhoun industrial developments

As several large industrial expansions are both underway or prospecting in Calhoun County for a future location, Victoria Economic Development...

Commissioners move on road drainage improvements project

During a regular weekly meeting of the Calhoun County Commissioners Court held July 16, commissioners voted to award a bid for the second phase of the Lane Road Drainage...

Calhoun Port Authority Board to expand to seven members

POINT COMFORT — Industrial products first started flowing out of the Intracoastal Canal around Point Comfort in 1948 when Alcoa was established, followed by Union...

Maintenance dredge expected by August

POINT COMFORT – A hopper dredge is expected at the Matagorda Ship Channel by August, according to a report made to the Calhoun Port Authority Board of Trustees during its...

Port Lavaca council discusses slot machines in city

Amusement centers and game rooms can be found across Port Lavaca; stretching along State Highway 35, these semi-regulated by state law gambling stores were a point of...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Soul to Sole Run Club President Andy Cardona pitches an idea for a marathon to Port Lavaca City Council Monday July 7.

New marathon and fundraiser events pitched at council meeting

]During a special meeting held July 7, two new events were pitched to Port Lavaca City Council regarding a new marathon to be hosted by the local...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Crowds pack Port Lavaca’s Bayfront Peninsula Park July 3 to watch the city’s Star Spangled Bay Bash fireworks display. Alongside fireworks, visitors also enjoyed food trucks and toy vendors alongside other attractions.

Calhoun County erupts in patriotism on 4th of July weekend

Budget process begins for CCISD

The first budget meeting for the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees will be July 21, but the work of putting the budget together has already begun.“This is going to be a...

Commissioners hear update on MMC, approve plat for tiny homes

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court received an update on Memorial Medical Center’s (MMC) ongoing audits July 2 during its regular weekly meeting, alongside approving a...

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Volunteers with the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network help rescue a beached dolphin. As the only federally approved marine mammal stranding rescue group in Texas, their operations stretch up and down the Texas coast.

Rescue groups call for awareness following manatee sightings

The Gulf of Mexico is home to several species of aquatic mammals, including whales and dolphins. However, following several sightings of manatees...

Record number of whooping cranes estimated

The latest survey results from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have indicated a record estimate of 557 whooping cranes wintering on and around Aransas National...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER

Point Comfort Volunteer Fire Department (PCVFD) secretary Adriana Whitwell serves up a cheese-covered hot dog during the Point Comfort Bash at the Bay community event. Running out of chili after high sales, the PCVFD continued to serve hot dogs and raise funds throughout the June 28 event.

Popping off early: Point Comfort welcomes Fourth of July early with...

Fishing tournament looks to collect school supplies for students

Brand new pencils, crayons, notebooks and other school supplies are the highlight of going back to school each year. Picking out the perfect lunch kit and backpack is a...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Members of Memorial Medical Center management look over a audit of the hospital’s 2024 financial statement.

Hospital board hears update on audit, performs well in drill

The Memorial Medical Center Hospital Board of Managers received an update on an ongoing audit of its 2024 financial year, as well as receiving...

PHOTO BY CJ VETTER
Calhoun County E911 Executive Director Raquel Morales shows off an address plate to a group of Calhoun County residents. Signs such as these help first responders locate properties during responses.

MBVFD briefs locals and newcomers on disaster response

Magnolia Beach is seeing more and more residents according to Misty Waffle, volunteer for the Magnolia Beach Volunteer Fire Department (MBVFD) -...

Women in Business

Loading...