Banking on Jones I still remember the first Seadrift Chamber of Commerce meeting which I attended at the First National Bank community room in Seadrift back in 2009. The group quickly welcomed me into the activities and one of those people was Jason Jones. Three years later, here we are… and it’s truly an understatement […]

I was pleasantly surprised last week by a visit from H.B. and Dian Thommason of Alvin. It was their first visit to Port O’Connor in four or five years. They really haven’t changed a bit – in looks or in demeanor. As some of you know, H.B. is the brother of Dolphin Talk founder Margaret […]

Place:     The Heritage Center, 2104 W. Austin, Port Lavaca Time:     6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Candidates who have committed to speak include: US Senate:  Craig James (pro football, ESPN sports announcer); Lela Pittenger (Dripping Springs); Ben Gambini (Beaumont) US Congress Dist 27:  Blake Farenthold (Corpus); Trey Roberts (Rockport); Don Al Middlebrook (Louise) Welcome address […]

February 25, 2012 Energy XXI sponsored their second annual workday on Chester Island on February 25, 2012. Thirty-nine volunteers participated, consisting of Energy XXI employees joined by some of Chester Smith’s family members, friends, and Audubon’s new Coastal Manager, Amanda Hackney. The day was cold and rainy—but the water was calm and made the crossing […]

About twelve of our Senior Adults and guests departed this past Monday, March 5, for the Baptist Encampment at Camp Zephyr for four days. Camp registration started at 2:00 p.m., followed by supper and worship services at 7:00 p.m. Worship services were held by Rev. David Parks, Pastor of Cowboy Church. Devotions were given by […]