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Festival of Lights Royalty named
Photo by Hope Rodriguez Photography The Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce 2024-2025 Festival of Lights Pageant Court was recently crowned. Pictured are Queen – Isabella Escobedo, Miss – Addison Garza, Junior Miss – Nyeomi Pesina , Little Miss – Ariel Sanders, Little Miss – Brooklyn Marek , Tiny Miss – Lillian Schuenemann, Little Mister –…
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Captains gear up for annual Freeport to Port O’connor Toy Run
By CJ Vetter © The Port Lavaca Wave The Freeport to Port O’Connor Toy Run is once again seeking captains to help deliver toys across the Texas Gulf Coast; and this year, they’re looking to spread the seasonal cheer even further. Held on Saturday, Dec. 7, the Freeport to Port O’Connor Toy Run tasks captains…
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Annual Exhibit features 1000s of Nativities
By Sherry Ficklen ©The Port Lavaca Wave 2024 More than 800 nativities will be on display beginning Friday, Nov. 29 at The Red Barn at the Fifth Annual Nativity Exhibit, located at 3187 Hw. 35 S., topping last year’s number of nativities scenes by more than 100. More than 500 spectators viewed the exhibit last…
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Port Lavaca celebrates Cinco de Mayo
By CJ Vetter © The Port Lavaca Wave Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a cultural holiday held dear by many Mexican-American families, and this year Port Lavaca celebrated the occasion with an event of its own, featuring a 5k run that drew in 110 runners. Hosted by Total Impact, a local…
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Iguana Fest promises funky kind of fun
Get ready for a “funky kind of fun” as Iguana Fest hits the streets of downtown Port Lavaca on Saturday April 6.Headlining this year’s event is the dynamic Brown Sugar Band promising an electrifying performance. DJ Les Evans will kick off the festivities at 4 p.m., followed by Texas 361 taking the stage at 5…
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Port Lavaca Art Walk to feature artists, musicians, dancers
By CJ Vettercjvetter@plwave.com Artists, both amateur and professional, as well as art-enjoyers, have something to look forward to on March 2, as Port Lavaca’s downtown will be hosting a free public art walk. Starting at 1 p.m. and lasting to 6 p.m., visitors will be able to meet more than 20 artists, both local and…
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Calhoun County Fair Royalty
Destyni Briseno was crowned as the 2023 Fair Queen at the pageant held this Oct. 17. The pageant court also includes Miss Cowgirl – Niviah Esquivel, Jr. Miss Cowgirl-Sophia Saenz, Little Miss Cowgirl – Brooklyn Marek, Little Mr. Cowboy – Emiliano Romero, Tiny Mr. Cowboy – AJ Delgado, Tiny Miss Cowgirl – Brighton Blakeman.
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Fair auction earns more than $400,000
By CJ Vetter, Port Lavaca Wave On Thursday, Oct. 19, 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members made some serious cash for their future at the Calhoun County Fair Junior Livestock Auction. Participants sold steers, goats, lambs, roasters, broilers, turkeys and rabbits for an unofficial total of $456,850 before add-ons. For those children who…
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Calhoun County kids to get taste of business during Lemonade Day
By CJ VetterThe Port Lavaca Wave Lemonade stands are a cultural icon of summer and from 1-3 p.m. on June 24, children across Calhoun County will be squeezing lemons, putting up signs and building booths (with their parent’s help) as part of the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce’s Lemonade Day. Spearheaded by organizer Christie Whitaker,…
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Adventures in Calhoun County
Natural Wonders Around Us Calhoun County Texas provides countless options for outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore the region’s wild beauty. From the sandy shores of Magnolia Beach to the picturesque pathways of Lighthouse Beach and Bayfront Peninsula Park in Port Lavaca, residents and visitors alike can experience breathtaking scenery while embarking on exhilarating adventures in…