The 23rd annual Sweetheart Banquet will be Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 PM in the Port O’Connor Community Center. Many people were sad it was not held last year and are excited about its return. First Baptist Church has received help from the POC Community Service Club and the Chamber of Commerce to bring it […]

Since Warrior’s Weekend XII is coming up in May, the 20th to be exact, it is time to get our fundraising efforts in “high gear”. One of our key efforts is our Musters and the one in Calhoun County is in a little over a couple of weeks at the VFW in Port Lavaca, February […]

VICTORIA – Dakota Smith of Seadrift was one of 12 graduates of Victoria College’s Law Enforcement Academy to receive their Basic Peace Officer Certificate during a ceremony on Dec. 14 at VC’s Emerging Technology Complex. All 12 graduates have passed the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement examination to become licensed peace officers. Jackson County Sheriff […]

First National Bank of Port O’Connor once again held a Cookie/Sweet Treat Contest at Christmas time. Twelve talented bakers entered the contest and 45 bank patrons participated in the tasting and voting. The winners were: “Best Tasting” won by Paige Satterfield with “Diabetes” cookie bars. “Most Original” won by Dawn Ragusin with candy cane dusted […]