Congressman Michael Cloud voted July 11 in favor of H.R. 200, a bipartisan bill which includes the “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017” and passed by a margin of 222-193. H.R. 200 reauthorized our nation’s primary marine fisheries law and included – for the first time in history – the priorities of the recreational […]

Seven Delegates and three Alternates from Calhoun County attended the Texas Republican Convention in San Antonio, June 14, 15, 16. Pictured above are John and Carol Stewart with Governor Abbott. Delegates and Alternate not shown were Judy Torres, Seadrift Mayor Elmer DeForest and wife, Tanya DeForest.

Bert Haynes, 81, of Port O’Connor passed away July 3, 2018. He was born March 2, 1937 in Corsicana, Texas to Herbert B. and Avis Patrick Haynes. Bert was the founder and former owner of Action Welding Company from 1975-2013 and was an avid fisherman and fishing guide in Port O’Connor for 40 years. He […]

Port O’Connor – It is with great sadness that the family of Rose Marie Calvert Smith announces her passing on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the age of 84 years. She passed peacefully at home surround by her loved ones. Rose will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 64 years, Marcus “Grumpy”  Smith and […]

Daniel Lee Harvell, 55, of Seadrift died May 7, 2018. Born August 9, 1962 in Victoria, Danny was the son of the late William Henry and Angelina Sophia Harvell. Danny is survived by his son, Daniel Lee Harvell, Jr. (Michelle), six grandchildren, sisters Liz Ratliff and Linda Yusko (Brad) and brothers Bill Harvell (Delores) and […]