Sheldon K. Holder Rosenberg – Sheldon Kristapher Holder, 51, passed over to his Heavenly Father on April 1, 2011, following a short illness. He was born September 28, 1959, in Port Lavaca. Sheldon enjoyed his Huck Finn childhood in Seadrift, where he and his friends enjoyed roaming the fields hunting, exploring the waters, and fishing […]

The following is a collection of news and notes from your State Capitol involving issues that affect House District 32. Voter Identification Passes Out Of The House The Voter ID bill otherwise known as Senate Bill (SB) 14 passed out of the House on March 24, 2011 after receiving a 101 yeas and 48 nays. […]

In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that she should bring her own grocery bag because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to him and explained, “We didn’t have the green thing back in my day”. The clerk responded, “That’s our problem today. The former generation […]

Dr. Bill McLellan of Port Lavaca Veterinary Clinic and his aide, Jana Thomas, administer a shot to Lisa Stringo’s black lab, Dina, on April 5 at the Port O’Connor Fire Station. The annual Calhoun County Rabies Drive was held the week of April 4 though 9, at five locations throughout the county. Pets were immunized […]

Hush Puppies 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt (or less) 1 1/2 cup corn meal 1 egg (beaten) 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons shortening (melted) Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and corn meal. Add remaining ingredients – onion, beaten egg, milk and shortening. Stir only […]