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The Country Opry

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 26 Jan 12 - Comments Off on The Country Opry

The Heritage Center, 2104 W. Austin, Port Lavaca, TX. and Sterling Griffith will present the The Country Opry Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Show starts 7:00 p.m.  Admission  $4.00 donation.  Chopped Steak Dinner served from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for $6.00 donation.  Proceeds benefit the Calhoun County Senior Citizens. For information call (361) 552-3350.  

Featured Pets

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 26 Jan 12 - Comments Off on Featured Pets

His name is Teddy but it should have been “SO CUTE!” This is one little fella you just want to squeeze until he squeaks. About 2 years old and only 4.9 pounds, Teddy is a Yorkie/Chihuahua mix with a silver, black and brown coat. Best of all, he’s as happy and friendly as he is […]

New Patrol Vessels

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 12 Jan 12 - Comments Off on New Patrol Vessels

The Texas Department of Public Safety has a new tool to fight drug dealers and human smugglers – a fleet of “shallow water interceptors”. Officers launching one of the boats at Froggie’s Bait Dock into the Intracoastal Waterway on December 27 were excited about the potential of this new fleet in winning the battle along […]

Wind Turbine in Seadrift By Peter DeForest

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 12 Jan 12 - Comments Off on Wind Turbine in Seadrift By Peter DeForest

Residents in Seadrift may notice a new addition to the Seadrift skyline, as a new 121 foot tall wind turbine was recently erected. The Northern Power wind turbine is located at the North end of Orange Street near the City of Seadrift sewer plant and was installed by Cascade Renewable Energy from Grand Rapids Michigan. […]

Island Life… By Clint Bennetsen

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 12 Jan 12 - Comments Off on Island Life… By Clint Bennetsen

Dealing With Winter Conditions Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed Christmas with family and friends. After spending a few days on the island with fellow islanders Kristy and Bob from Rockport, Barnacle and I made the trek to the mainland Christmas morning to be with the family. […]

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