Saturday, October 25, 2014 meant the HAPPENING of the 6th Annual Chili & Gumbo Cookoff as staged at Hurricane Junction. And what a happening that was! Arriving early in the afternoon one was accosted by a totally unusual wave of many tantalizing aromas; and if that person was semi-cognizant of what those aromas could mean, […]

There has been an abundance of building in all areas of POC. A few new businesses have also sprung up. I’ve seen more people coming into our community than ever before. Some residents do not like this, but in order for Port O’Connor to survive, it’s a must. In the years I have lived here, […]

The Lucia Ornelas Foundation will be holding its first annual Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, November 29, at the Bauer Community Center in Port Lavaca. The Race will start at the Bauer Community Center and go down Broadway to the Bayfront Peninsula and back to the Bauer. One Mile Run/Walk […]

Thank you to all library supporters and lovers! “Friends” has started our Capital Campaign appeal 2014 and are on our way to building the new Library/Learning Center. Please consider us when making your end of the year contributions as all donations are tax deductible! The Chili/Gumbo Cook-off at Hurricane Junction to benefit Friends of the […]

We are living in some of the busiest times of our lives! There are meetings, trips, school activities, and church. Sometimes it is hard to figure exactly how to prioritize all these things, but when we choose J-O-Y, we will always get it right. J stands for Jesus – seek first God’s things and He […]