“Who am I?” He shows up at a special court. He never wants to sell the people short. His crew is one of the best in the land. He manages them with a firm but gentle hand. He loves to sing and he’s active in the Mass. We are fortunate to have him making our […]
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Stories of Chester Island by Peggy Wilkinson
As the construction of the Matagorda Ship Channel began back in 1962 to allow ocean-going vessels to travel from the Gulf of Mexico into Matagorda Bay, a small island started to be formed from all the sand and mud dredged up from the bay bottom. It didn’t take long for the new island 3 miles […]
Congratulations!
Port O’Connor teacher Erin Gayler was named one of the Top 20 Elementary Educators of Texas, Region 3 Education of the Year. and TEA Master Teacher. She is pictured here with Port O’Connor School Principal Kelly Wehmeyer.
Seadrift Seawall Project
Drive on down to the west end of the seawall on Bay Avenue in Seadrift and you will see that the new seawall project has begun! It’ll be worth the wait (since Hurricane Harvey!) and won’t we be the envy of the Texas Coast! Pictured are John Mendiola and Michael McClees. They are part of […]
Calhoun County 4-H Awards
Outstanding 4-H members and volunteers were recently recognized at the annual Calhoun County 4-H Achievement Banquet. In 4-H, star awards are the most prestigious award that a 4-H member can receive. The Bronze Star Award is given to junior-level 4-H members (grades 3-5), the Silver Star Award is given to intermediate-level 4-H members (grades 6-8), […]