Alton Ray Hall, 77, of Shiner passed away February 24, 2015 at his home. He was born September 24, 1937 in Klean Coal, West Virginia to Homer Jay and Anna Leona (Smith) Hall. Mr. Hall served in the U. S. Navy as radioman aboard ship. He was a stone mason entering the craft as a […]

Charles Wesley Lee, Sr., 89, died peacefully at home in the company of his wife, while she made their morning coffee in Seadrift, Texas on February 22, 2015. A memorial service was held at Seadrift Cemetery in Seadrift, Texas on Friday, February 27, 2015 with Pastor Carl Westbrook officiating. Charles was born November 4, 1925, […]

Kristin Hannah has written several books that are contained on our shelves; therefore I picked up one to see what she was all about. And slightly amazed. I decided to read ANGEL FALLS, which is a love story, but a well written love story that sees the protagonist suffering a head injury that leads to […]

Native Port O’Connor boys David Berger and Allan Berger, San Antonio Bay Partnership Chair help expand the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Port O’Connor Paddling Trail to the Little Jetties at Washington & Commerce streets. In collaboration with Calhoun County Precinct 4 employees Virgil Redding (another POC native) and Dean Wilson (Seadrift) a kiosk was […]

Fans of professional basketball may remember a player by the name of Pete Maravich (1947-1988). His habit of shooting the ball from his side earned him the moniker, “Pistol” Pete Maravich. “Pistol” Pete was a phenomenal player, to say the least. Here are just a few facts about this former basketball star: Maravich starred in […]