The Texas Department of Transportation has announced plans to widen FM 1289 this year. This stretch of road which connects FM 238 on the outskirts of Port Lavaca to State Highway 185, the only road going into Port O’Connor, has long been a subject of concern to locals and visitors alike. As the site of […]

Edna Whittaker, the last Port O’Connor resident who was born on Matagorda Island, departed this life on December 20, 2010. Born on February 20, 1917, Edna was privileged to play in the vast “sandbox” that was Matagorda Island with her older brother Raymond and the neighboring Hawes children. When given the opportunity, she delighted in […]

On December 9th, 2010, the Calhoun County Commissioners Court went on record by requesting legislation be submitted next session of Texas Legislature giving Calhoun County the authority to make legal golf car operation throughout the entire county.  This Resolution will support the submission of legislation that is to be submitted by State Representative Todd Hunter  […]

Winds gusted up to 70 mph in Seadrift, as an early morning rainstorm hit the Crossroads area on January 9. Damage was also reported in Bloomington and Placedo. The storm knocked out power for 6,000 homes in Victoria County and parts of Calhoun County. CJ Garriott reports a downed tree just off 6th St. in […]

We hope 2011 is going well for everyone so far. With this issue we wrap up the 2010 holiday season and look ahead to the next big holiday: Valentine’s Day. And it’s time to start composing those Valentine greetings for your sweetheart, friend, grandchild, etc. Remember, we print them for free each Valentine’s issue. This […]