Ever wonder what happens to all those big and not so big fish caught at the fishing tournaments. Some captains keep their fish for food and even trophy mounting. But, many trophy mounts today are synthetic reproductions of beautiful fish using pictures, video and measurements. Some captains generously donate their catch to feed others. Fishermen’s […]

One of the popular places in our area to visit by boat is Sunday Beach off of Matagorda Island. Many visitors do not realize that the main beach area is right on top of an historic ship channel, Pass Cavallo, which is the historical pass between the Gulf of Mexico and Matagorda Bay. Originally this […]

The 2016 Summer Reading Program concluded with an awards presentation and celebration on Tuesday, July 19, at the Port O’Connor Library. This free annual program is hosted by Calhoun County Public Library system. Friends of Port O’Connor Library members are proud of the young readers in our community and were excited to contribute additional prizes […]

Top Readers in the 2016 Seadrift Library Summer Reading Program received Kindles from the Friends of the Seadrift Library. The Kindles were awarded to Kayden Rodriguez, 1st Place; Ariadne Medrano, 2nd Place; and Ariadne Medrano, 2nd Place at an Awards Ceremony held at the Seadrift Library on July 19th. Along with the Kindles, FOSL members […]

The Calhoun County Republican Club hosted a luncheon informational/membership meeting on  August 1st, which was well attended.  American Legion Past Commander, and County Veteran Service Officer, Ron Langford, gave the opening prayer.  American Legion Adjutant, Jerry McClendon, led the American and Texas pledges. Congressman Blake Farenthold attended, along with his Corpus District Rep. J.D.Kennedy, and […]