On February 21, 2012, Calhoun County JP Kurtz swore in Bob McCarn as a Texas Silver-Haired Legislator. Mr. McCarn will join Mr. Mannon Mints in representing the Golden Crescent Area on Aging at the next session, scheduled to begin April 3, in Austin. The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) provides a nonpartisan forum for discussion and […]

The night was upon us and as I neared Calhoun County Airport, I was greeted by a beautiful sunset signaling the beginning of a fantastic evening. Even though I had witnessed the “making” and been behind-the-scenes, as I walked into the hangar, the finished product absolutely took my breath away. It was difficult to imagine […]

When most people think of World War II they are reminded of places such as Normandy, Pearl Harbor, Germany, Okinawa, or other places far from the continental United States. But some of the attacks on the United States occurred right here in our own backyard. World War II, or the Second World War, took place […]

No one can fault me for writing about my assignment here in Port O’Connor. I came here just over 17 years ago to help six people begin a church, and we have been steadily ever since trying to build a stable congregation in this community we love. Now the history of churchgoing is not all […]

On February 5, 2012, Saltwater Lodge opened its doors — and brought a new hotspot to the Texas Gulf Coast. This 14-acre property features a main lodge with a spacious great room and complete commercial kitchen; two well-stocked individual cabins; ample top-of-the-line boats and equipment; and most importantly, the best fishing and waterfowl hunting this […]