Did you know there is a resource in our area which assists small businesses and those considering opening their own business? The University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Council is part of a nationwide small business program serving the small business community and federal, state and local governments. The center offers counseling, training and technical […]

If you knew that every two seconds someone needs blood, what would you do? Follow in the footsteps of thousands of South Texans who donate blood. In honor of National Blood Donor Month, the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) is celebrating those donors for their generous donation. STBTC is also kicking off the […]

Re: Port O’Connor’s Goat Man (featured in Dec. 14,2012 Issue) It appears I finally can say, “mission accomplished”. My Grandpa Ray’s headstone was installed on Friday, November 16, 2012. Twenty three years, one month and twelve days since his death takes the adage of “better late than never” to a whole new level.. This has […]

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS and where do I start? Perhaps with David Baldacci’s newest, who is a very favorite author of mine. Perhaps it’s his background of law (and I spent 20+ years in that endeavor), or perhaps it’s just that he keeps getting better and better with each of his books. The latest is entitled […]

The Fishing Guide By Kenneth Peterman In Memory of Captain Bob Hill His face and hands were weathered and lined From so many days of sun and brine, Khaki shorts and fishing shirts, And things that cut, sting, bite and hurt. Taking care of us could take awhile. But, he always did it with a […]