Marie Hemphill can tell you a story or two about her busy life and her travels around the world. During her 93 years she has had a variety of careers and lived in lots of interesting places. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Henry Johns, a retired steamboat captain, and Della Selman Johns. […]

There’s good news for those who use the harbor and for all “city-proud” citizens! Seadrift Harbor is currently having debris removed from its waters. And it’s all because of a FEMA grant, help from Urban Engineers, and the staking and mapping done by Councilman Kenneth Reese and our previous Harbor Master Ricky Carter who retired […]

We are extremely excited to announce that the Playground has become a reality!!! The Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce has been working very hard, and we have secured grant funding to reach our goal! A huge thank you to the Earl C, Sams Foundation; our committee chairs, Dawn Ragusin, Darla Parker and Mike Overton; alongside […]

Riding Out The Island Storm Greetings from the island everyone. I hope that all of you are doing well and coping with this typical south Texas August heat we have been having. As has been the case since last month, I continue to do my outside chores and projects during the early morning and late […]