As part of TPWD’s annual Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, volunteers and agencies scoured Aransas, San Antonio, and Matagorda Bay systems in a coordinated effort to locate and remove derelict crab traps. In total, 977 traps were removed by 48 boats and 182 people during the 10-day closure period from February 17-26, 2023. In 2022, […]

“It is with greatest honor that February 15, 2023 be known as “Mary Ann Claiborne Day” in Calhoun County, as it is reciprocation for every life she has touched through her continued passion and persistence in seeking widespread literacy. Calhoun County, Port O’Connor Library Branch, and the Friends of the Port O’Connor Library, Inc. honor […]

Greetings from the island everyone, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of you lads and lasses!  I may have to search the T-shirt rack to find a green colored one to wear, just in case someone stops by. There were a few more weekend islanders out this past week, and I wasn’t sure why […]

When it comes to crabs, Texas isn’t the first state that comes to mind. However, the Texas commercial crabbing industry landed over 3 million pounds of blue crab in 2021, and recreational crabbing is considered a staple in many Texas coastal communities. So, if you’re looking to include more crab in your diet or are […]