On August 21, 1980 members of the Calhoun Home Extension Club in Port O’Connor voted to call themselves the Port O’Connor Community Service Club. The first officers of this new organization were: President, Emma Powers; Vice President, Jane Overton; Secretary, Frankie DeLoach; and Treasurer, Teresa Riley. There were 24 original members. The Club currently has […]

Sea turtles are cold-blooded, unable to regulate their body temperature. When winter cold-fronts blow in, sea turtles in our shallow bays become stunned and unable to move. In this cold stunned state, they get hit by boats, or wash ashore. They breathe air, like we do, so they can also drown . Volunteer boats, especially […]

Halloween Parade! Seadrift Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Parade will be on Tuesday, October 31. Registration at the Bridge 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Parade begins at 6:00. The Costume Contest will be at Bayfront Pavilion at 6:15 and then Trunk or Treat after contest! Come join in on the fun! Decorate your trunk, put on […]

Thankful For Cooler Temps A happy and sunny Fall morning from the island, everyone.  Actually, as a rare occurrence, I’m in Seadrift this early morning, having ventured across the bay a few days ago to visit with my California sister, Darla, and her husband, David, who drove down to attend the 2nd birthday of my […]

Gallery Opening Saturday, October 21 The three artists have a strong bond with the Port O’Connor region. Port O’Connor residents have known Xandra’s work for years. The artist utilizes acrylics, watercolor, carved woods and many three-dimensional materials to compose her unique works. Her magnificent construction utilizing mirrors is an example of Xandra’s large scale art. […]