Raymondville Flood Crisis Deepens After Hurricane Carolines Rain
In Raymondville Texas floodwaters from Hurricane Caroline crest and fall as pumps run and sewers struggle. City officials declare a state of emergency, 57 families shelter, about 265 homes damaged, estimated city damages at least 31000, and a mosquito threat looms as waters recede.
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Raymondville
Tex
Mike Crowell
Caroline Crowell
Willacy
Bill Rapp
Ralph Cisneros
Dolph Briscoe
City Hall
Crowell
Red Cross
Felix Longoria
Vote and attend to keep councils honest and open
A reader questions why the Wave does not intervene in Port Lavaca City Council spending. The columnist urges readers to vote, attend meetings, and hold their local officials accountable, arguing citizen presence shapes policy and curbs corruption. It notes the Calhoun County School Board has a larger audience and urges similar public engagement.
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Port Lavaca
Calhoun County School Board
Plans for Big Chocolate Bayou discussed at meeting
Calhoun Drainage District No 11 commissioners will discuss future construction on Big Chocolate Bayou at a 2:30 pm meeting in the First State Bank Community Room. The agenda includes relief appeals, bridge action on Joe Brett farm and erosion control on Andrew Thomas property, plus budget and audit items.
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Calhoun
R.R. Willman
Commissioner's Court
E.R. Martinez
Port Lavaca
Little Chocolate
Pete
First State Bank
Local students win multiple awards in district record books
Three district winners Barbara Maguire Carol Ramirez and Patti Maguire advance to state judging. Allen Ramirez and Kenneth Zbikowski each place second in boys leadership and recreation. Other Calhoun County seniors and juniors earn top finishes across divisions including horticulture bread beef dairy and veterinary science with several riders advancing to further competition.
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Barbara Maguire
Carol Ramirez
Patti Maguire
Allen Ramirez
Kenneth Zbikowski
Calhoun County
Rhonda Sikes
Bread
Janet Benarden
Dress
Lori Vickery
Carol Rau
Albert Blinka
Annette Blinka
Mark Albrecht
Margaret Levingston
Tina Traylor
Sherri Mills
Marsha Knobles
Texas Turkey Federation
Cathy Albrecht
Judy Boyd
Calhoun Schools Emphasize Bus Safety Week
Calhoun County schools transport about 1,800 students daily using 27 buses covering roughly 1,050 miles. State law requires stopping for red bus lights and drivers must motion to proceed when safe. Mullins notes drivers, including seven women, follow the new rule and emphasize caution near crossings and railroad tracks.
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Dolph Briscoe
Texas
al Mullins
Calhoun County Independent
Mullins
Madison Elementary
Robert McCarley
Calhoun Independent School District
Harbor site leasing eyed by city port panel
The City Port Commission scheduled a short term lease of a 1.5 acre harbor tract with 300 feet of Pinta Street frontage and 200 feet along a city rail line. Paul Stapp of Stapp Co agreed to a one year deal at 1500 dollars with a renewal option, contingent on clearance work and city restrictions. Stapp noted use would require rail line flexibility for Farmland Industries and possible future rail spur development.
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Pinta Street
City Port Commission
Paul Stapp
Stapp Co
Stapp
Port Commission
Comprehensive Employment Aid Employs 163 in Calhoun County
In Calhoun County the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act has employed 163 people, funded by nearly $200,000 across Title I and other programs. The program, run by the Golden Crescent Council of Governments, covers salaries for four months with nonprofit work, then offers possible on payroll rehiring or assistance in finding similar jobs.
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Calhoun County
U.S. Department of Labor
Mike Stewart
Golden Crescent Council of Governments
GCCOG
Pers Ss
COG
Stewart
Victoria Junior College
Labor Department
Congress
CETA
Port Lavaca permits dip in August amid modest value
Building permits in Port Lavaca for August totaled eleven with a construction value of 33,785 dollars, roughly one third of the 12 month average. Nine residential additions accounted for 30,285 dollars and two commercial additions for 3,500 dollars, with no new full builds.
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Port Lavaca
Brook Hollow Village
Weather Update: Warm Afternoon With Variable Winds
Fair and warm this afternoon with variable easterly winds 6 to 14 mph. High today in the low 90s, low tonight mid 70s. Thursday near 90 with 20 percent tonight and 40 percent Thursday rain chances. Winds 8 to 15 knots, seas 1 to 3 feet, higher in showers or thunder. High tide 2:05, low 9:45, tomorrow high 4:44 am, low 10:12 am. Barometer noon 30.03 and steady.
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Chocolate Bayou
Lynn's Bayou
Calhoun Schools
Optimist
Reynaldo Reyes
Henry Perez
Perez
Golden Grove
Pat Brown
Victoria Youth Center
Victoria Center
Madison Gym
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