It’s almost time for the annual Calhoun County Fair, scheduled this year for October 15th through 19th. While many are looking forward to seeing the exhibits, riding the rides, and enjoying the entertainment, Port O’Connor 4-H’ers are anxiously awaiting the chance to show the animals they have been caring for these many months. They will […]

Meet Y.Z. Helms, Jr. Born on his dad’s birthday, Y.Z. Helms, Jr. is a true Seadrift native! Seadrift is his birthplace and Seadrift is his home. He will be 95 this coming January! He has always been self-employed and has owned a number of seafood businesses. During WWII he served in the Air Force repairing […]

Fall Weather and Island Rabbits On The Way Greetings from the island everyone!  I hope that all of you are doing well and looking forward to the first official day of Fall in a few short days.  Autumn is a much more formal way of referring to the season between summer and winter, but being […]

The Victoria Film Society and the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts will present a screening of the independent documentary “Seadrift” at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. Tickets are $9 for general admission, $7 for Victoria Film Society members and Victoria College and University of Houston-Victoria students, and $5 for children. Tickets […]

Remembering one of the Founders of the Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce of Port O’Connor was founded April 7, 1964. Mr. Allan Berger was a Director from 1964-1972. Following his years as a Director, he remained active in the Chamber. This man was there for everyone in Port O’Connor. He and […]