Marjorie Alberta Hawes of Port O’Connor, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2016. She was born February 11, 1923 to the late Claude and Grace Goode in Yoakum, Texas. She graduated Salutatorian from Bloomington High School in 1940, planning to continue her education to become a teacher; however, love won […]

Mary R. Escobar, age 49 of Port Lavaca passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was born September 8, 1966 in Port Lavaca to the late Cheno Rodriguez, Sr. and Felacitas Solorzano. She is survived by her husband, Richard Escobar of Port Lavaca; son, Erik Jordan Escobar of Brooklyn, NY; brothers, Jesse J. Rodriguez, Joe […]

Mary Elaine Stevens, 68, of Port O’Connor, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Onion Creek Senior Care, Austin, Texas. Elaine was born May 15, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee to Winfred and Mary Ellen (Lampley) Owens. She was united in marriage to Bob Stevens August 9, 1965 in Houston, Texas. She was a devoted […]

Ray LaVon Mooney passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Port Lavaca Texas. He was 94. In 1921 Mr. Mooney was born and raised in Valley Mills, Texas. He was in the Army Air Force Corps during World War II. He retired from Brown and Root after thirty-seven years. He is survived by his […]

Friends of Port O’Connor Library have been hosting Saturday morning movies and activities for children this winter. These events have been well attended and lots of fun for the kids. Two more Saturdays remain in this winter program: Saturday, February 20 when kids can enjoy each other’s company playing games, doing puzzles, coloroing or even […]