The Port Lavaca Wave

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06/18/2026

Watch the newest episode of Catch the Wave with CJ Vetter.

A packed crowd filled the H.J.M. Elementary School cafeteria Monday night as community members from Port O’Connor and Se...
06/16/2026

A packed crowd filled the H.J.M. Elementary School cafeteria Monday night as community members from Port O’Connor and Seadrift voiced opposition to proposed school closures and grade-level consolidations.

After nearly two hours of public comment, the Calhoun County ISD Board of Trustees voted to indefinitely postpone plans to close Port O’Connor Elementary School and merge Seadrift School’s seventh- and eighth-grade classes with Travis Middle School.

Link to the story in the comments.

06/15/2026

Port Lavaca Wave LIVE @ CCISD School Board Public Hearing

The stands open at noon, the lemonade will be flowing, and The Port Lavaca Wave is ready to hit the road and start sampl...
06/13/2026

The stands open at noon, the lemonade will be flowing, and The Port Lavaca Wave is ready to hit the road and start sampling! 🚗🍋

Today, dozens of young entrepreneurs across Calhoun County are putting their hard work into action, serving customers and showcasing business skills.

We'll be visiting stands throughout the day, meeting these future business leaders, and snapping photos along the way.

Want to join the fun? Find a stand near you at pltx.org/lemonademap and support these amazing young entrepreneurs.

🎬 Port Lavaca is ready for its close-up.The City of Port Lavaca has officially been designated a Film Friendly Texas Cer...
06/11/2026

🎬 Port Lavaca is ready for its close-up.

The City of Port Lavaca has officially been designated a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community, a recognition that could help attract film, television and digital media productions to the area while boosting local economic opportunities.

Read more about what the designation means for Port Lavaca and hear from state and local officials.

🔗 Story link in the comments.

06/11/2026

☕️🌊 Coffee crew, roll call! Drop a picture of your mug in the comments while you watch and listen to the newest episode of Catch the Wave with CJ Vetter. Let’s see those morning vibes and dive into this week's edition of the Wave.

Parents in Port O’Connor and Seadrift are organizing opposition to proposed Calhoun County ISD plans that would close Po...
06/11/2026

Parents in Port O’Connor and Seadrift are organizing opposition to proposed Calhoun County ISD plans that would close Port O’Connor Elementary School and move Seadrift seventh- and eighth-grade students to Travis Middle School.

Twenty-nine parents gathered June 10 at King Fisher Beach Park to discuss their concerns, share information and prepare to address the school board ahead of a June 15 meeting where trustees could take action on the proposals.

Read what parents had to say and learn more about the petitions circulating in the community.

🔗 Link to the full story in the comments.

Port Lavaca and Calhoun County, it's time to submit your best photos for our Photo of the Week contest for a chance to b...
06/10/2026

Port Lavaca and Calhoun County, it's time to submit your best photos for our Photo of the Week contest for a chance to be featured in next week's edition.

Submit your photo in the comments below.

CCISD trustees will consider a proposal to close Port O'Connor Elementary School and discuss consolidating Seadrift's se...
06/10/2026

CCISD trustees will consider a proposal to close Port O'Connor Elementary School and discuss consolidating Seadrift's seventh and eighth grade students into Travis Middle School during the Monday, June 15, meeting.

📖 Link to full story in the comments.

Seadrift City Council member and former Mayor Pro Tem Tracey Johnson has resigned her seat, effective June 5, citing pla...
06/08/2026

Seadrift City Council member and former Mayor Pro Tem Tracey Johnson has resigned her seat, effective June 5, citing plans to move out of the city. Johnson served on the council for six years and helped secure funding for several community projects, including the Seadrift bayfront playground and sidewalk. Read more about her resignation and what's next for the council in the story linked in the comments.

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