Floundering the night of January 6 with Mike Zacko, Donnie Haynes saw what looked like a door mat. He stuck it and brought in this 7 pound flounder!

Driving by Fisherman’s Chapel (or several blocks away, or several miles away on the water) at night will be a real treat for anyone that enjoys a most beautiful sight. This 63 ft. cross, a reminder of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was erected in April, 2023.The lighting was completed on December 15th. When […]

We are most grateful for contributions, donations and people who are a part of the garden project. How delightful to see this piece of land put to good use and be a benefit to many. We appreciate community members’ time, local businesses’ donated materials, and fundraising participation. “Throwing shade” is slang that means a person […]

Preparing For Cold Weather Greetings from the island on this very windy Jan 12 morning.  As I sit at my little kitchen table having coffee, I can hear and feel the steady 30 mph winds, with gusts to 50 mph, blowing across Matagorda Bay and onto this barrier island.  When I step outside, the blustery […]

In December we held our Chamber Board of Directors’ election and at our January meeting we selected our officers which include Darla Parker, President; Dawn Ragusin, Vice President; Kimberly Lucas, Secretary; and Brent Hart, Treasurer. Belinda Bush, Sue Glover, Mike Overton, Debbie Michalek, Steven Guevara, and Ross Harlow make up the remainder of the Board. […]