The Port Lavaca Wave

01/25/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the Veterans Day Cook Off hosted at the Bauer Community Center! Posted below are the winners of the various categories. Veterans and their families are also invited tonight for a free dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a comedy show.

Kirk & Cathie Matura - Go Blue Que - 1st place Chicken
Zach Smith - Meat-locker Misfits - 1st place Ribs
John Tyrna - The Chopping Block - 1st place Brisket
Emgan Suarez - Coastal Mechanic Group - 1st place Margarita
Yoli Duenez - Ain't Nothing but a Chicken wing - 1st place Chef's choice
Kirk & Cathie Matura - Go Blue Que - 1st place Beans
John Tyrna - The Chopping Block - 1st place Fajitas
Gerald Johnson - Burnin' My Money - Reserve Champion
Zach Smith - Meat-locker Misfits - Grand Champion

01/21/2025

Update from the US National Weather Service - Corpus Christi

What’s New?

• Wintry Precipitation has come to an end, and all winter storm warnings/winter weather advisories have been discontinued
• Winds will decrease rapidly tonight and the wind advisory has been discontinued for coastal areas with Gale warnings being converted to Small Craft Advisories by this evening for all waters.
• The coldest temperatures of the event (and the winter thus far) are anticipated tonight, with a freeze warning in effect from 6PM this evening through 11 AM Wednesday.
• A Cold Weather Advisory for apparent temperatures less than 25F remains in effect through 9 AM Wednesday for the entire area except for the islands.

A Freeze Warning is in effect from 6 PM Tonight until 11 am Wednesday as low temperatures will fall to as low as 20°F. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect through 9 AM Wednesday for wind chills as low as 16°F

01/21/2025

Calhoun County ISD schools to remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

01/21/2025

🚨 Winter Weather Fun ❄️

There may not be much snow, but the sleet has made the roads a bit treacherous. The best advice? Stay home if you can and stay safe! 🏡✨

Why not make the most of this day at home? CJ got creative and made a miniature snowman this morning to keep himself entertained. ⛄️ We'd love to see how you're spending this wintry day—send us your winter weather photos! 📸

You can share your pictures with us here or email them to [email protected].

Stay warm, stay safe, and let's share some frosty fun! ❄️🌨️

01/21/2025

****CAUTION****

Good morning! Roads and bridges are barely passable, and the ice is thick and could create dangerous situations. If you don’t have to be out: stay in, stay warm, stay safe! With a few more hours of icy precipitation forecasted, conditions could get worse. We will continue to monitor road conditions.

Thank you!
David Hall
Commissioner Precinct 1

01/20/2025

Faced with freezing temperatures and potentially hazardous road conditions, starting this evening, Monday, Jan. 20, local businesses and...

01/20/2025

A freeze warning is in effect for South Texas Midnight through 1 PM Tuesday. Several hours of below freezing temperatures are expected. In addition, a cold weather advisory is in effect for wind chill values below 25 from 9 PM this evening through Wednesday morning.

01/19/2025

WEATHER UPDATE:

The Crossroads and Port Lavaca area is expected to experience below freezing temperatures starting tonight and lasting until the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Wind chill temperatures will not rise above 32 fahrenheit from Monday, Jan. 20, night to Wednesday, Jan. 22, morning.

There is a medium to high chance of wintery precipitation including snow, sleet and freezing rain Monday, Jan. 20, night into Tuesday, Jan. 21. Residents of the affected area are advised to prepare for icey roads Monday, Jan. 20, night and Tuesday, Jan. 21, morning. The Crossroads Victoria area is also expected to see light accumulation of snow between one and two inches.

01/18/2025

01/17/2025

The City of Seadrift will be under a burn ban until the Boil Water Notice is lifted.

01/17/2025

01/17/2025

On Jan. 16 at approximately 6 p.m., the city of Seadrift issued a declaration of local state of disaster due to a public health emergency because...

01/16/2025

Coffee and Chat with CJ and Tania - The Wave Office

01/15/2025

📣 Attention Port Lavaca! It looks like we are in for some cold! 🥶

Calhoun County may not be known for frosty weather, but the weather people say next week’s cold snap has plans to remind us that freezing temps are actually a thing. Now is the time to prepare. Don’t let your pipes fall victim to the anticipated freeze—follow these tips to keep the water flowing and the stress level low:

🌟 Unhook and Drain Outdoor Hoses
Your garden hose deserves a break. Disconnect it to prevent burst faucets and pipes!

🌟 Wrap Those Pipes!
Garage, attic, crawl space... If it's unheated, wrap it up. Think of it as putting a sweater on your house. Even newspaper works in a pinch!

🌟 Heat Tape is Your Friend
UL-listed "heat tape" or "heat cables" are like cozy blankets for your pipes. Install them and let the warmth do the work.

🌟 Seal Cracks and Drafts
Plug up those sneaky cold air gaps. Just don’t block vents for your furnace or water heater—they like breathing too.

🌟 Find Your Master Shutoff Valve
Paint it neon pink if you must, but make sure everyone knows where it is. It’s your hero in a burst pipe emergency!

🌟 Drip, Drip, Drip
A slow drip (5 drops per minute) keeps the freeze at bay
For more tips, check out the flyer and prep now before the cold rolls in. And remember, if your pipes are already frozen, resist the urge to use a blowtorch or any other open flame! (Seriously, just don’t. 🛑) A hair dryer on low heat is your safest bet.

Stay warm, Port Lavaca!

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