Everyone in Port O’Connor will have a chance to greet and thank over 500 heroes plus family members from all over the United States on the 18th of May as they arrive at Froggie’s Bait Dock around 9:00 a.m. Puerto Rico will even be represented this year. Once again, our donors and volunteers have stepped […]
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Warrior’s Weekend VII To Be Largest Ever by Ron Kocian, President, Warrior’s Weekend
Combat Marines Returning!
Thursday, May 9: Members of Combat Marines Outdoors are returning to Seadrift! They will be escorted into town by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, Seadrift Police, and the Patriot Riders. These remarkable veterans represent a group of severely wounded Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Navy Corpsmen and will be here for the annual fishing weekend hosted […]
Crawfish Festival and Cook Off May 4
Here it is for all you crawfish lovers, this is your festival! The Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first annual Crawfish Festival and Crawfish Cook-Off at King Fisher Beach and Park on May 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be live music throughout the day, food, drink […]
Seadrift Gets New Pier
Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court announces that the bidding process will start on the new Seadrift pier and adjoining walkways. Commissioner Finster states the bid for construction will be awarded in May and the work completed sometime this summer. The Seadrift pier will be built in the vicinity of the flag pole at the bay front […]
Port O’Connor Gets Expanded Public Parking
Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court announces the opening of the new addition to the parking lot for the public boat ramp in Port O’Connor. The County purchased seven acres of land adjoining the parking lot; this additional parking was needed to alleviate parking congestion that was creating safety issues along Byers, Maple, and Stella St. Commissioner […]