We cannot say “thanks” loudly enough to express our gratitude to all who helped us with the Warrior’s Weekend. We made over 4,000 breakfast tacos for the Saturday breakfast, and were honored to serve those who are serving our nation and some who have served with such distinction. Personally, some of us were so busy […]

Cornerstone Charity and Seadrift School presents 2016 Kids Clothes Drive Drop off All New or Gently Used Clothing at the House of Prayer on Hwy 185 in Seadrift Until the end of July Call Richard at 361-250-0574 or Sonja at 361-746-2836

Honoring Martin DeLeon (1771-1834) The connection between Martin DeLeon and Victoria County is widely known, but few realize that Calhoun County was also part of Martin DeLeon’s land grant. Stephen F. Austin was the first to receive an empresarial grant from Mexico. Don Martin de Leon received the second grant, which helped to carve the […]

Port O’Connor residents Robbie Hawes and Robin Carville did our town proud on April 16 when they participated in the MS150 bicycle ride, originally scheduled to be from Houston to Austin. These two “senior cyclers” completed day one, 86 miles, in a pedaling time of 5 hours and 40 minutes. Each has an important person […]

Shrimp Cooking Contest Participants enter at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18th Turn-In Time: 1:30 p.m. – Winners’ Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. Shrimp Gumbo Contest – $25 Entry Fee Shrimp Anything Goes Contest – $15 Entry Fee People’s Choice Contest – No Fee for Samples $1 per Vote – No Vote Limits Best Booth Contest – No […]