October 1st of 2013 may have been somewhat early to celebrate Halloween but don’t tell Biddie Hileman and Sally Jones, the hostesses for the Bunco Group that evening. And those two certainly came prepared for a fun time. When I saw a nun drive up in full regalia, I thought perhaps she had arrived “at […]

Aug. 1: Seadrift Volunteer Fire Department and Port Lavaca FD responded to a tractor on fire in a field off of Farik Road near Hwy 185; Six Mile Community VFD also responded. Aug. 4: Seadrift VFD responded to assist Port O’Connor VFD with a fire alarm call, cancelled while en-route. Aug. 21: Seadrift VFD responded […]

One hundred, thirty volunteers cleaned the six mile stretch from the Crabbin Bridge to Indianola, collecting approximately 2,225 pounds of trash during the Fall Adopt-A-Beach. Some of the more unusual items found were purple cigarettes, Michael Jackson DVD, a large piece of a detour sign, and part of a rocking chair. – Rhonda Cummins

At South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, donors can donate every 56 days and can help save up to three lives with each donation. STBTC is encouraging all blood donors to make donations throughout the year to help ensure patients receive the blood they need, when they need it. Upcoming local blood drives scheduled: Tues., […]

My neighbors Parker and Patty are always telling me how proud they are to be a part of Port O Connor, Texas. They say it is a great community and so friendly. The kids and grandkids were here for a visit last weekend and Parker and Patty took them to the Community Rummage Sale and […]