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Port Lavaca Wave
April 26, 2018
Early voting in the Port Lavaca municipal election has begun for the mayor and District 2 races. So far 18 people have cast their ballots as of 2:30 p.m. Monday. ... Also on the ballot will be a proposition to sell property to the Port Lavaca Cemetery. The land, known as Lorene S. Sulton Park, is behind theÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
April 25, 2018
The City of Port Lavaca is on the leading edge of an economic development upswing, which is bringing us new housing and retail projects. The industrial expansion in our area is driving this interest in our community and we have new housing subdivisions on the horizon. Council, city staff and I have allÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
April 25, 2018
As a member of council, my vision for Port Lavaca closely follows the vision provided in the Port Lavaca Comprehensive Plan that was adopted during my first term The plan was created by a nine-member citizen advisory committee using community input via surveys and several public meetings.
Port Lavaca Wave
April 25, 2018
A long way from home, the Port Lavaca City Manager William “Bill” Dilibero, 60, of Massachusetts, is looking to make impactful changes to the city of Port Lavaca. Dilibero started his career as a circuit writer in the northeast, where he would go into communities and help them with water and wastewaterÃâà...
WorkBoat
April 18, 2018
A dredge crew escaped without injury Tuesday night after the vessel struck a natural gas pipeline near Port O'Connor, Texas, igniting a fire that burned for hours, according to Coast Guard officials. The 80'x26'x5.5' cutter suction dredge Jonathon King Boyd, operated by RLB Contracting Inc., Port Lavaca,Ãâà...
Victoria Advocate
April 16, 2018
A Calhoun County grand jury returned a capital murder charge April 6 for a man already charged in the 2017 homicide of a 33-year-old Port Lavaca man. Andrew Ray Flores, 23, could now spend the rest of his life in prison if a jury convicts him of killing Lupe Garcia, said Dan Heard, Calhoun County districtÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
April 14, 2018
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church will host its fourth Run for the Son Spring Fiesta and Health Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the VFW Hall in Port Lavaca. The opening ceremony will begin at 7:30 a.m.. The main attraction is the 5K run, which will begin at approximately 8:15 a.m. All first,Ãâà...
Victoria Advocate
April 14, 2018
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office arrested three people and seized more than 100 gambling machines in a raid Thursday night in Port Lavaca and Calhoun County. Christina Gabrielle Perez, 24; Desiree Leonard Ruiz, 36; and Brittany Renee Sanchez, 29, all of Port Lavaca, were arrested Thursday nightÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
April 11, 2018
Taqueria Mazatlan, 150 N. S.H. 35 B, Port Lavaca. Demerits: 14. Store raw fish below tortillas. Need certified food manager certificate. Need disclosure and reminder on menu. Wood pallet in walk-in needs to be easily cleanable. Employees need hair restraints. Do not store items directly on walk-in coolerÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
April 11, 2018
Following an executive session, William “Bill” Dilibero's interim city manager tag was removed at the Port Lavaca City Council's regular scheduled meeting Monday. He is officially the City of Port Lavaca's City Manager. Thank you for Reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase aÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
April 11, 2018
The barn quilt trail has made its way to Port Lavaca, thanks to the Calhoun County Quilt Guild. The quilt trail began back in 2001 in Ohio, and Sandy Heimbach along with the other members of the quilt guild thought it was time for Port Lavaca to jump on the trail.
Victoria Advocate
April 4, 2018
A boat ran aground on the Gallinipper Reef last week and the Texas General Land Office is trying to remove it. The incident was reported to the U.S. Coast Guard's National Response Center. The boat carried 30 gallons of diesel fuel. There was a concern that some fuel had leaked from the boat when itÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
April 4, 2018
VICTORIA – Jason Dominic Perez, 24, of Port Lavaca, by officers April 2 on a warrant charging him with bond forfeiture in a possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces case and on warrants charging him with criminal nonsupport in a child support related case, bail jumping and failure to appear and threeÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
April 4, 2018
For two decades, 38-year-old Alicia Jordan drove about 30 miles most weekends from her home in Port Lavaca to go to her favorite hangout: Cactus Canyon. When the bar closed this past weekend, Jordan said she lost her second home. “It was a cool bar to go to. I'm going to miss everyone it started offÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
April 4, 2018
The arrest records made available through the Port Lavaca Wave newspaper are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Local law enforcement made 30Ãâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
April 4, 2018
The Harbor Children's Alliance and Victims Center will host its Celebrate the Child Picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Bayfront Peninsula Park in Port Lavaca. The Harbor has been hosting the annual event for 13 years in April to recognize Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.
Port Lavaca Wave
April 4, 2018
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Victoria Advocate
April 3, 2018
La Carreta Taqueria, 3501 Port Lavaca Drive, Victoria. Demerits: 42. Improper cold-hold temperatures. Keep time on food kept out at room temperature. Dispose of expired food. Cannot store food in thank-you sacks. Cover food in freezer. Need personal health and hygiene handbook. Wash hands whenÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
March 30, 2018
A mobile home in the northwest side of Seadrift was damaged from the tornado that rolled in during the early morning hours Thursday. (Ross Stapp/Wave Photo). Structure damage following the tornado. There was once a structure around the boat, but following Thursday morning's tornado, it has beenÃâà...
Dallas News
March 30, 2018
The officers of the Port Lavaca Police Department know that when the Captain is around, they'd better pay attention — or risk getting bonked on the head or maybe being treated to an impromptu back massage. That's what happens when the second-highest ranking member of the force is a 2-year-oldÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
March 29, 2018
PORT LAVACA – First Presbyterian Church will host an Easter egg hunt for children ages 2 to 10 from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the church, 1111 N. Virginia St. Crazy About Mangonadas 2 will also be on-site to sell foods. Parkway Church will have Family Easter Celebration from noon-2 p.m. Saturday atÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
March 28, 2018
... April 7 at all local veterinarian offices. There will be three off-site clinics as well. The event is coordinated by local veterinarians Dr. Justin Harkey and Dr. Steven Wilson with Calhoun Animal Clinic; Dr. Bill McClellan with Port Lavaca Veterinary Clinic; and Dr. Kenneth Motl with Bayfront Animal Hospital.
Port Lavaca Wave
March 28, 2018
This, of course, is an important week in the life of the Christian church. It is Holy Week, the final week of Jesus' life and ministry, one that culminates with the celebration of his resurrection. It is a time when the Christian should contemplate many things, including the power of God. Recently, a meme has beenÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
March 28, 2018
Red Cross Disaster Manager Debbie Ellsworth told the committee that her organization is partnering with the Port Lavaca Fire Department to install home smoke detectors free of charge to people who register for the program. “There are no age, income, or ownership restrictions on the detectors,” EllsworthÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
March 28, 2018
The arrest records made available through the Port Lavaca Wave newspaper are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Local law enforcement made 26Ãâà...
SFGate
March 26, 2018
Port Lavaca;Partly sunny;79;70;SE;14;80%;44%;4. Randolph AFB;A shower or t-storm;81;66;SE;11;74%;82%;2. Robstown;Partly sunny;85;72;SSE;18;74%;44%;4. Rockport;Periods of sun;78;72;SE;15;82%;44%;4. Rocksprings;Not as warm;75;61;SE;8;74%;44%;2. San Angelo;Showers and t-storms;76;50Ãâà...
SFGate
March 26, 2018
Port Lavaca;Cloudy;71;SSE;9;89%. Randolph AFB;Cloudy;69;SSE;7;87%. Robstown;Cloudy;73;SSE;18;84%. Rockport;Cloudy;72;SSE;13;90%. Rocksprings;Intermittent clouds;69;SE;10;87%. San Angelo;Clear;74;SSW;14;63%. San Antonio;Cloudy;69;SE;14;83%. San Antonio Stinson;Cloudy;72;SE;8;83Ãâà...
Victoria Advocate
March 26, 2018
Texas Mile rider Patrick Durham, of Port Lavaca, said competitors know the risks but he feels horrible about injuries to any racing family member. Durham raced his motorcycle after the first crash Saturday morning. “I didn't expect it all,” Durham said. “You feel really down and low and feel really bad. It's likeÃâà...
SFGate
March 25, 2018
Port Lavaca;Variable cloudiness;80;71;SSE;14;77%;39%;3. Randolph AFB;Partly sunny, breezy;88;69;SE;15;63%;61%;8. Robstown;Rather cloudy;90;72;SSE;20;62%;29%;4. Rockport;Partly sunny;79;72;SSE;15;78%;17%;4. Rocksprings;Partly sunny, warm;83;63;SE;11;67%;63%;6. San Angelo;A t-stormÃâà...
SFGate
March 25, 2018
Port Lavaca;Clear;69;S;12;92%. Randolph AFB;Intermittent clouds;69;S;6;89%. Robstown;Clear;71;SSE;15;90%. Rockport;Partly cloudy;71;SSE;14;93%. Rocksprings;Intermittent clouds;67;SSE;6;87%. San Angelo;Clear;69;S;9;62%. San Antonio;Cloudy;70;SE;6;87%. San Antonio Stinson;Mostly cloudy;70Ãâà...
Victoria Advocate
March 24, 2018
Upon return to the diocese, where he will continue to work at Our Lady of the Gulf in Port Lavaca, he will continue classes online. He's also learning Spanish to fulfill the language requirement of the program and brushing up on his Latin. Before entering seminary, he was studying to be an accountant.
Port Lavaca Wave
March 22, 2018
PORT LAVACA—Port Lavaca is once again gearing up for some funky kind of fun with Iguana Fest 2018 slated for April 6 and 7 in downtown Port Lavaca. The two-day event is filled with food, live music, shopping and more. The event kicks off Friday evening, and there will be something for the whole familyÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
March 16, 2018
Edwards, who was born in Des Moines, Iowa, lived in Port Lavaca in 1994 and worked at Formosa as an apprentice for two to three years. “I came here for work,” he said. “I remember driving to Victoria on my weekends.” Through most of his 20s, people would confuse Edwards for a performer and ask ifÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
March 14, 2018
From left, Abygail Gonzales, Arcana Adame, Amarie Castro are pictured with Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles at the Simone Biles International Invitational gymnastics meet at the World Champion's Centre in Spring. (Contributed photo). Twenty young gymnasts from TNT Gymnastics in Port LavacaÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
March 14, 2018
The arrest records made available through the Port Lavaca Wave newspaper are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Local law enforcement made 31Ãâà...
Victoria Advocate
March 13, 2018
At about 1:40 a.m. March 3, a male in a hoodie attempted to rob Big Vic's Truck Stop, 4507 Port Lavaca Highway. The suspect demanded the clerk hand over all the money from the register. Clerks believe the subject had been in the store before on the previous day about 8:30 a.m.. Photo contributed byÃâà...
Port Lavaca Wave
March 6, 2018
The arrest records made available through the Port Lavaca Wave newspaper are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Local law enforcement made 44Ãâà...
Victoria Advocate
March 5, 2018
A Port Lavaca woman was seriously injured Saturday in a one-vehicle wreck in DeWitt County, officials said Sunday. Lacy Elizabeth Rodriguez, 29, was headed north in a 2001 Buick LeSabre about 2 p.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 236 north of the Guadalupe River bridge at an unsafe speed, said Sgt.
SFGate
March 5, 2018
Plainview;Sunny;58;22;ENE;11;18%;2%;5. Pleasanton;Periods of sun;75;48;NE;8;30%;6%;6. Port Aransas;Not as warm;68;60;NE;15;63%;50%;3. Port Isabel;A t-storm in spots;74;64;NE;14;83%;77%;2. Port Lavaca;Not as warm;72;50;NNE;12;53%;64%;5. Randolph AFB;Partly sunny;74;46;NE;9;33%;5%;6.
Cuero Record
March 5, 2018
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 a one vehicle wreck occurred on FM 236, north of the Guadalupe River bridge in DeWitt County. According to DPS, the only occupant, Lacy Elizabeth Rodriguez from Port Lavaca was driving north bound and making a right curve when she lost control of theÃâà...
SFGate
March 5, 2018
Port Isabel;Clear;72;SSE;14;87%. Port Lavaca;Partly cloudy;70;S;14;91%. Randolph AFB;Mostly cloudy;72;S;15;82%. Robstown;Partly cloudy;71;SSE;15;92%. Rockport;Partly cloudy;71;SSE;13;93%. Rocksprings;Cloudy;63;SSE;14;93%. San Angelo;Clear;66;S;13;74%. San Antonio;Cloudy;70;S;14;83%.
Port Lavaca Wave
March 5, 2018
One of Massey's friend's brother was opening a CrossFit gym in Port Lavaca, and she decided that she would give it try. The first time she stepped into Topwater CrossFit, she had never lifted in her life and these things called “burpees” were a mystery to her. She got acquainted with them quickly, and knewÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
February 24, 2018
Port Lavaca City Council: Mayor, Jack Whitlow, 63, mayor, incumbent, Carl Baugh, 41, process operator Formosa. Seat 2 ... Calhoun County school board: District 4, Lina Moore, 51, of Port Lavaca, education administrator, incumbent; District 5 Karen Caraway, 45, of Seadrift, banking officer, incumbent MikeÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
February 18, 2018
Port Lavaca tackles long post-Harvey to-do list ... Lighthouse Beach begins to flood as Hurricane Harvey makes landfall south of Port Lavaca near Rockport on Friday evening. ... The fishing pier at Bayfront Peninsula Park in Port Lavaca could be rebuilt in time for the first anniversary of Hurricane Harvey.
Victoria Advocate
February 17, 2018
American eels are regularly found in the wastewater treatment plant in Port Lavaca, Interim City Manager Bill DiLibero said. CONTRIBUTED. Eels swim to Port Lavaca wastewater treatment plant. Buy Now. Stephen Curtis, an aquatic biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, holds anÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
February 17, 2018
Sixteen American eels from there were found this week, of all places, at the wastewater treatment plant in Port Lavaca. "There's more of them in there, probably," Interim City Manager Bill DiLibero said Friday. The slimy, squirmy creatures were living in a box where water sits before it goes through the finalÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
February 16, 2018
He and his wife also manage the Colonial Arms Apartments in Port Lavaca. Over the years, Baugh has been critical of the city's use of red-light cameras. He said he decided to run when the city did not respond to his recent request to take the cameras down after it ended its contract with the company thatÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
February 8, 2018
Port Lavaca improved the look of its marina Feb. 1 when it put the remaining boats that had washed ashore from Hurricane Harvey back in the water. CONTRIBUTED. Facebook Ãâ÷ Twitter Ãâ÷ Email; Print; Save. The city of Port Lavaca put the last boat washed ashore by Hurricane Harvey back in the water earlierÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
February 6, 2018
Arianna Silvas, right, meets with Gail Martin, wish granter with Make-A-Wish Foundation, at Crazy About Mangonadas 2 to talk about her wish experience in Japan. Angela Piazza for The Victoria Advocate. HOW TO HELP. Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Refer aÃâà...
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February 5, 2018
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