It is wonderful to see people contributing their skills and time to improve the shared spaces we all enjoy. Quite a productive workday was held during morning hours despite the August heat. The community garden is getting a fresh start for the fall planting. Kudos to all the volunteers for their dedication and hard work! […]

“Beacon of Light…Anchor of the Community” Library News: POC Library Hours: Phone Number: 361-983-4365 Sunday – Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM September is library card sign up month. It is like a golden ticket to endless opportunities, whether you are diving into new skills, […]

As I write, our nation once again pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11th, 2001, in the tragic events at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and aboard 2 American and 2 United Airline flights. Reflecting on that day, three groups of people come to mind: The terrorists, the […]

The City Waste Water Treatment Plant over the years has become overwhelmed with its capacity due to population increases over the years as well as water influx during heavy rain events. It was decided that we construct a new facility with increased capacity to alleviate this problem. We acquired grant money to build this new […]

One night, several years ago, I heard what sounded like a horse neighing. Being in the suburbs at the time, I knew it wasn’t a horse, but actually the sound of an Eastern Screech-Owl. I rushed outside to find it, grabbing my spot light as I went, and started to shine to light around the […]