“Know All Men By These Presents: That the Port O’Connor Cemetery….has been set aside and dedicated for cemetery purposes through historic use…That this dedication is subject to all the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Texas regarding cemeteries…” So reads, in part, the document, certified by the Texas Historical Commission, which was filed, […]

SEADRIFT – Art Center Seadrift – the Art Boat to most people – will host an one-year exhibit on the theme “Texas Star” and feature a guest artist working on the grounds from March 12 to 24. The exhibit begins March 24 and runs until March 31, 2013. There will be a grand opening at […]

THANK YOU!! The community of Port O’Connor has once again rallied around a very good cause – The Jerry Nutt Benefit, to help out a fellow citizen, Jan Nutt. This was held at the Port O’Connor Community Center on Saturday, March 3rd. It is great when a whole community comes together and this has truly […]

Joys and Dangers of Island Spring Time Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and enjoying some of this recent Spring-like weather. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night before going to bed. It will be nice having some extra gardening and beach time, and I […]

Dell Girard celebrated his birthday on March 5th. Although he was born Adelard Joseph Girard in Berlin, New Hampshire, he’s called “Dell the Barber” here in Port O’Connor, where he has lived most of his 93 years. When he enlisted in the U.S. Army, Dell was sent to Camp Hulen, near Palacios, for his basic […]