🌱 Which Port Lavaca shelter pets are waiting for a new home?
Port Lavaca, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Port Lavaca! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Port Lavaca shelter pets are waiting for a new home?
Also on today's calendar: Regular City Council Meeting.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 75.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; windy, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pets of the week for May 11th, 2026 (victoriaadvocate.com) — Local pet lovers can meet adoptable dogs and cats through several area shelters, including the Calhoun County Humane Society right here in Port Lavaca on Haley Lane. The weekly roundup highlights each animal’s personality, age, and contact details so you can quickly reach out, visit, and possibly bring home a new furry family member from a nearby rescue. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Public Works Show & Tell →
Bauer Community Center, 2300 TX-35, Port Lavaca
10:00 am
Tuesday May 19
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Other local events
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CCISD Board Meeting
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Regular City Council Meeting →
City of Port Lavaca, 202 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca
11:30 am
Monday May 18
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Arthritis Seminar →
DeTar Hospital Navarro, 506 E San Antonio St, Victoria
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Toddler Story Time →
Victoria Public Library, 302 N Main St, Victoria
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Teen Tech: Paper Hexagon Kaleidocycle →
Victoria Public Library, 302 N Main St, Victoria
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LOS RANGERZ | Urban Cowboy Tribute Band →
Dodge City Saloon, 205 N Star Dr H, Victoria
9:00 pm -
BBQ Fundraiser at the KC Hall →
Knights of Columbus, 3610 N Ben Wilson St, Victoria
10:00 am -
VCMGA Training Class →
Victoria County Extension Office, 528 Waco Cir, Victoria
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PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Victoria, TX →
Heritage Mark, 5606 N Navarro St, Victoria
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Summer Fun Fest →
Victoria Public Library, 302 N Main St, Victoria
10:00 am -
Live Music in Victoria Texas →
J Welch Farms, 111 Ripple Rd, Victoria
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Thursday May 21
Tuesday May 26
Saturday May 30
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have you got your hummingbird feeders out?
We’ve had a bunch of hummingbirds swarming at our feeders. They are gorgeous! (Nextdoor Olivia Port Alto) - 💼 Meeting Alert 💼
TWIA Board to Meet in Austin on May 19 TWIA's Board of Directors will meet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Austin on Tuesday, May 19, at 9:00 a.m. CT… (Nextdoor )
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Port Lavaca. Apply here.
- Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Cashier in Port Lavaca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Lavaca here.
🗞 Nearby News
Victoria
- Victoria County recognizes healthcare organizations for Hospital Week (victoriaadvocate.com)
- Memorial Day ceremony to honor 452 fallen Golden Crescent veterans with special cross display (crossroadstoday.com)
- Duos Edge AI to Host Victoria Edge Data Center Open House (datacenterpost.com)
Matagorda
- Google Signs 500 MW Solar Deal to Power Texas Data Centers (esgtoday.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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