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23rd Annual David Heard Memorial Hardhead Derby
August 2, 2025 The 23rd Annual David Heard Memorial Hardhead Derby was held on August 2nd at Bayfront Peninsula Park, celebrating fishing and community spirit. Organized by dedicated local volunteers […]
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35 on or Sorta Near 35
July 25, 2025 Community members enjoyed festive fun, shopping, and surprises during Port Lavaca’s “35 on or Sorta Near 35 – Christmas in July” event, held at locations throughout town. […]
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Port Lavaca Young Entrepreneurs Market
July 12, 2025 On July 12th, City Hall became a thriving hub of innovation as it hosted the Port Lavaca Young Entrepreneurs Market, showcasing 21 diverse businesses operated by local […]
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Star Spangled Bay Bash
July 3, 2025 As the sun set over the Bayfront Peninsula Park, excitement filled the air as families and friends from Calhoun County found the perfect spots to enjoy the […]
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Port Lavaca Juneteenth 2025
A celebration of strength, legacy, and love. Port Lavaca community ralliesaround Juneteenth celebration by CJ Vetter of the Port Lavaca Wave Despite rainy weather, crowds packed Bayfront Peninsula Park June […]
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Texas Mid-Coast Birding Festival
The Texas Mid-Coast Birding festival featured three days of expertly guided birding tours, a tradeshow, silent auction, free activities, and a grand supper for attendees. Birders of a feather band […]
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Port Lavaca Art Walk
March 2, 2025 Photo credit: CJ Vetter @ Port Lavaca Wave The first weekend in March marked the second annual Port Lavaca Art Walk located on Main Street in Downtown […]
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Iguana Fest 2025
April 5, 2025, Iguana Fest took place in downtown Port Lavaca bringing music, food, shopping, and dancing to Main Street. Funky kinda fun: Newcomers share thoughts on Iguana Fest by […]
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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, […]
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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 […]