Your first response to an accident or emergency can make the difference between a minor incident and a major heath issue – even between life and death. We in Port O’Connor and Seadrift are about 25 miles from the nearest medical facility and although we have excellent volunteer EMTs, in emergency situations we need to […]

Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed Christmas with the family a few weeks ago. The nasty weather kept Barnacle and me stranded on the island this year. In fact, it was fourteen days, due to bad weather or extreme low tides, before I could finally make a […]

We all recall how nervous we might have been at certain times in our lives, whether it be the night before a big exam or test, or getting cold feet before trying something new. This is how we test ourselves, and how we deal with this kind of stress says a lot about us as […]

Many of you who read this little column on things historical here in Calhoun County most likely are also familiar with the Bible. In that case you would know of the Biblical chapter and be familiar with the Book Ecclesiastes. I would guess that the most well known chapter would be chapter three. It begins: […]

First Baptist Church, Port O’Connor, Presents 18th Annual Sweetheart Banquet Entertainment by Marilyn Sebesta “Gettin’ the Scoop on Love” Charcoal Broiled Steak with all the trimmings Door Prizes and “Citizen of the Year” Award Thursday, February 14, 2013 6:30 p.m. – POC Community Center Tickets $7.50 each For Tickets Call 361-983-4866