Our Annual 2014-2015 meeting on Saturday, June 27 was well attended and our special guest, Texas State Representative Geanie Morrison spoke of her support for building the new library/learning center here in Port O’Connor.  Everyone enjoyed meeting her and connecting with her as our State Representative.  New Executive officers were elected as follows:  Judy Whitworth, […]

The Texas Historical Commission honors Calhoun County Historical Commission with the Distinguished Service Award for the 2014 year of service. The THC issues Distinguished Service Awards each year to CHCs that exemplify exceptional service and dedication to the state of Texas. This award was presented during a meeting of the County Commissioners Court to acknowledge […]

And Summer Rolls On Greetings from the island everyone! Hope all of you are doing well and had a nice visit with Dad this past Fathers Day. The siblings and I, along with Mom, drove to Brazoria and visited our dad, Henry, and had a great visit. Not having heard him play it on his […]

Here it’s the middle of July, all the “BOOMS” have come and gone. Seems every year the ‘Annual Fireworks Display’ gets bigger and better. I think it would be surprising if we knew just how many people come from near and far to enjoy this event each year. The Chamber wants to say a big […]

Recently there has been debate on the Confederate flag and the legitimacy of it being flown by government entities in the South. My opinions on this subject have been validated as of late, but this is not why I brought it to your attention, humble reader. Now, not wanting to step in the muck being […]