Homer T. Gaines went to be with the Lord October 2, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born February 20, 1937 to the late Hallie and Ruth Walker Gaines. Funeral service was held at First Assembly of God Church, Seadrift. Interment followed at Seadrift Cemetery. Honoring him as pallbearers were Rex Bennetsen, Christopher […]
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Condolences – Mark Steven Metzler
SEADRIFT — Mark Steven Metzler, 69, of Seadrift, Texas got his wings on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Hospice of South Texas in Victoria, Texas. Mark fought a long battle with dementia which ultimately took his life way too early. Mark was born on August 17,1951 in Victoria, Texas. He was the son of Melbourne […]
The Way I See It… by William D. Brayshaw, aka Longknife 21
“The Way I See It” is an attempt by the columnist to enlighten readers on a subject as he views it, and does not necessarily reflect the views of this publication. What Is This Election About? Is it about who is the best person to be president? Whom do you want, Joe Biden, an obviously […]
Letters to the Dolphin
To the Editor: One important thing must be noted about the blatant disrespect of today’s law and order. This coupled with the lack of responsibility by local and state enforcement are a constitutional crime. An unacceptable response from some to a new incoming president was met and continues to harbor elements that have led to […]
Why Grow Native Plants? by Celeste Shilling
If you are deciding which plants to grow in your garden, consider planting some of the many native species in your area. Native plants are the ones that occur naturally in a region and haven’t been imported from other places. Plants that don’t occur naturally in an area are known as exotic, imported, or non-native […]