Whooping Cranes are still being seen from the Observation Towers at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. However, many of the cranes have already headed north on their 2500 mile journey to their breeding grounds. The whoopers began leaving in mid-March. Many of the cranes stop at Quivira National Wildlife in Kansas to rest and feed. The […]

As some of you may know who have followed this column over the years I am an avid follower of severe weather events, both because of my tornado phobia as well as my public service as a storm spotter. I became a storm spotter to combat my phobia, knowing about the scientific reasons that cause […]

Got Chicks? Almost! Pairs of American Oystercatchers are incubating eggs at the edge bays and sloughs right here in Port O’Connor & Seadrift. Oystercatchers are distinctive looking birds. With their bright orange bill and eye ring, black head, brown back and white chest they look almost clown-like. Both the male and female incubate the eggs […]

Kathy Lavern Blevins, 64 of Seadrift, TX passed away on March 16, 2015. She was born July 3, 1950 in Apalachicola, Florida to the late Jesse and Capitola Polous. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Kenneth (Peanut) Blevins of 47 years of marriage; daughter, Vanessa Burke (Johnny); son, Allen Dale Blevins […]

What a great Easter Sunrise Service we enjoyed on the Front Beach! The weather was not perfect, but good enough for over 450 people to gather to praise the Risen Savior! Pastor Donnie preached a wonderful message; the Baptist Choir did an awesome job, and Cathy’s cinnamon rolls and coffee were excellent. It was a […]