Most of us are bird-watchers, whether we claim to be or not. How often have you enjoyed watching a Great Blue Heron or Great Egret fish along the shore? In the spring, have you not enjoyed seeing the warblers, orioles, hummingbirds, and Purple Martins return once again? Who doesn’t love seeing the brilliantly pink Roseate […]

  Drought And Seaweed Visit The Island Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed a nice Mother’s Day with Mom last Sunday. Barnacle and I normally would have gone in and spent the day with Mom, but a few days earlier Mr. Dog was at the vets office […]

The second annual Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce Crawfish Fest and Cook-off was held on May 3 on King Fisher Beach where the weather was perfect. This event will benefit King Fisher Beach and Park for maintenance and a new pavilion. Chamber President, Mary Jo Walker stated that the chamber is much closer to the […]

Ritha and Kim Bunurai are the owners of The Donut Palace, which will soon be opening in Port O’Connor. With over 20 years experience, this couple cooks up some of the tastiest donuts you’ll find anywhere. They own and operate The Donut Palace at two locations in Port Lavaca where they serve a large variety […]

PUBLIC NOTICE: GOLF CART/UTV NIGHT DRIVING IS ILLEGAL The Sheriff’s Department is enforcing this law and writing tickets to drivers. It is a moving violation and will affect the drivers record.