It’s here again. I love the Fall, it has to be my favorite season, even more than the hot and humid days of Summer. Partially it might be because I was a ‘Fall Baby,’ being born towards the end of the month of October. It may also have to do with the fact that the […]

Victoria College’s Law Enforcement Academy is accepting applications for its day academy to begin in January. Applications are due by Jan. 4. A night academy may also be offered if enough students (15) apply and are accepted. “We haven’t had a night academy in four years,” Police Academy Director James Martinez said. “VC will offer […]

SEADRIFT – Rita V. ‘Grandma Cookie’ Rios passed away August 23, 2016. She was born February 20, 1924 in Port Lavaca to the late Cecilio and Lucia Trevino Villarreal. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. She is survived by her daughters, Consuelo Rios, Alma Gloria Rios, Odilia Rodriguez, Lucy Leita and Noemi Rios; sons, […]

Carol Jean Hawes was born February 17, 1943 in Freeport, TX to Lloyd Clark “Buck” and Mary Nell (Goode) Hawes. Throughout her life she was a waitress, an X-Ray Technician, a Store Manager and a Veterinarian Technician. In addition to her many jobs she was always… Mama and Granny. On August 15, 2016 Carol was […]

Thank You to the Named Members of the Port O’Connor Improvement District Board To Allen Junek, Joe Newsome, and Brian Redding: as a resident of Port O’Connor, I would like to extend my appreciation for filling the three vacancies on the Port O’Connor Improvement District Board, as this is virtually a thankless job. You have […]