🌱 Why Port Lavaca tops this list of affordable Texas waterfront retirements

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Port Lavaca tops this list of affordable Texas waterfront retirements

Also on today's calendar: National Night Out/ Community Expo and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 81.
• Thursday: Breezy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Retire in Austin When You Can Live by the Water for Under $1,900 in These 10 Texas Towns (newsbreak.com) — Port Lavaca gets top billing in a new roundup of affordable Texas retirement towns, highlighted for its Lavaca Bay views, strong fishing and birding, and under-$1,900 rents. The piece walks through local perks like Lighthouse Beach, a small but lively downtown, nearby healthcare, and an easygoing coastal pace that may appeal to current residents considering downsizing or friends and family thinking of moving closer.
   

📸 Around Port Lavaca

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Lavaca

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Calhoun County Banquet - Port Lavaca →
  Bauer Community Center, 2300 TX-35, Port Lavaca
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• National Night Out/ Community Expo →
  Bauer Community Center, 2300 Hwy. 35 N., Port Lavaca
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Calhoun County Fair →
  Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Port Lavaca
Thursday October 22
• Calhoun County Fair →
  Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Port Lavaca
• The Harbor's Halloween Bingo Bash →
  Bauer Community Center, 2300 Hwy. 35 N., Port Lavaca
Saturday October 24
• Bountiful Harvest Craft and Artist Showcase →
  First United Methodist Church, 814 N San Antonio, Port Lavaca
• Calhoun County Fair →
  Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Port Lavaca
Tuesday October 27
• Breakfast Before Business →
  Hampton, 1788 State Hwy 35 N, Port Lavaca
  7:30 am
Wednesday October 28
• Calhoun County Fair →
  Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Port Lavaca

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Mahjongg Tile Game →
  Port O'Connor Branch of the Calhoun County Library, 506 W Main St, Port O'Connor
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• South Texas Spirits & Cigar Festival →
  Victoria Community Center, 2905 E North St, Victoria
  4:00 pm
• Vendors - South Texas Spirits & Cigar Festival →
  Victoria Community Center, 2905 E North St, Victoria
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Port Lavaca. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (06723) - 320 State Highway 35 S in Port Lavaca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Lavaca here.

🗞 Nearby News

Victoria

• Victoria East gets first district win; Goliad continues to roll (victoriaadvocate.com)
• New food truck court coming to Victoria (crossroadstoday.com)
• Excessive rainfall risk (crossroadstoday.com)

Bay City

• Relay failures inside a pair of 1,280-megawatt Texas reactors hit eleven over three years, and a grinding subcontractor's undersized rotor was hiding inside every single one of them (energiesmedia.com)

Ok Port Lavaca! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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