On April 14, 2011 Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court presented the 2010 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission to the Calhoun County Historical Commission. Accepting the Award from County Judge Michael Pfeifer are Howard Hartzog, (left) former Chairman and Phillip Ellenberger, (right) present Chairman of the Historical Commission. This prestigious award is given to […]

“United in Strength” Saturday, May 21, 2011 President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day […]

Amber Bricker and son Keegan Short We hope all the moms and grandmas among our readership enjoyed a happy Mother’s Day this past Sunday. Below is a reprint of an article sent to Amber Bricker by her grandmother, which Amber has graciously shared with us: Before I Was A Mom Before I was a mom […]

One of the most complicated and controversial issues to hit Port O’Connor in years is about to be resolved. Thanks to State Representative Todd Hunter, his aide, Caleb McGee, Commissioner Pct. 4, Kenny Finster and Chief Deputy Mark Daigle, House Bill 2790 was written, introduced and passed by the Texas House of Representatives (144 to […]

You’re Invited… Retirement Party for Mary Covarrubias (35 years of service) and Brenda Smith (31 years of service) Friday, May 27 Come and Go from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Port O’Connor School Cafeteria Refreshments Served Please bring a card of appreciation for these two fine ladies, or mail cards to: Port O’Connor School, […]