The Port Lavaca Wave

10/13/2026

PORT LAVACA WAVE LIVE @ The Calhoun County Fair

10/12/2026

ONE DEAD FOLLOWING SATURDAY SHOOTING

A Saturday evening shooting at Chocolate Bayou Public Boat Ramp left one man dead.

Israel Sanchez, 46, of Port Lavaca, was arrested Sunday morning and charged with murder, according to Calhoun County Sheriff Bobbie Vickery.

The victim's identity has not been released. The investigation remains ongoing, with multiple law enforcement agencies assisting.

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10/12/2026

CITYWIDE WATER OUTAGE REPORTED IN SEADRIFT

The city of Seadrift is experiencing a citywide water outage, according to an update posted on its official website.
Water service will remain unavailable as crews work to identify and resolve the issue. The city has not provided an estimated time for service to be restored.

Follow this page for updates as more information becomes available.

10/10/2026

10/07/2026

That one social media comment on the page POC People in August led to a recent meeting between former Coast Guard serviceman Charles Hicks, 83, of Dallas, and the family of the man who saved Hicks and other servicemen during Hurricane Carla.

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10/06/2026

The 13th Court of Appeals has temporarily stayed restrictions on CCISD’s budget, tax rate, Nov. 3 VATRE and school consolidation decisions. The underlying lawsuit remains pending, with the plaintiffs’ response to the district’s mandamus petition due Oct. 8.

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10/06/2026

PORT LAVACA WAVE LIVE @ Non-profit Expo / National Night Out 2026

10/05/2026

A Calhoun County district judge has temporarily blocked CCISD’s 2026-27 budget and tax rate, Nov. 3 VATRE and school consolidation plans while a lawsuit alleging Open Meetings Act violations moves forward.

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10/02/2026

🏆 LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! 🏆
Calhoun County, don’t forget nominations for the 2026 Best in Calhoun County Awards close Oct. 4!

If you haven’t nominated your favorite local businesses, restaurants, people, places, and community standouts, now’s the time. Every nomination helps shine a spotlight on the folks who make Calhoun County such a special place to live, work, and grow.

🏆 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🏆

Who’s the best in Calhoun County? You tell us!

Nominate your favorite local businesses, restaurants, people, places and more in the 2026 Best in Calhoun County Contest.
Nominations are open now through Oct. 4, so make sure your favorites make the ballot!

👉 Nominate today!

https://portlavacawave.secondstreetapp.com/Best-in-Calhoun-County-2026/

Help us recognize the people and businesses that make Calhoun County a great place to call home! 💙💛

10/02/2026

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