Kenneth Ray (Pete) Wilson of Wills Point, TX, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. Kenneth was born on August 12, 1938, in the Hayden Community, to parents, Johnnie and Bessie Wilson. He started school in the Turner Community after the family moved there when he was about five years old and later went to […]

Robert Dale Looney passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 from complications of Pneumonia He was born July 18, 1961 in San Antonio to parents Elmer and Mabel Looney The family moved to Port O’Connor in 1962 and Dale lived the rest of his life here. He was preceded in death by parents Elmer and Mabel […]

“O Christmas Tree” Just saw the word, “O Tannenbaum” on the first page of a newspaper. It took me way back in history. Bob Thormalen taught three classes in his room at the old Seadrift School House. He did teach us to sing “O Tannebaum. Ve trazinc dine blakie” or something like that. He also […]

Farmer’s Market Be sure to check out the Port O’Connor Farmer’s Market, the second Saturday of each month. Browse dozens of vendors from 8:00 a.m. until noon, under the pavilion of King Fisher Beach. You will find delicious baked goods, homemade jellies and sauces, plus all sorts of hand crafts for sale. We even saw […]

The Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area will be conducting prescribed burns in January and February. The Wildlife Management Area has been doing research and baseline monitoring programs, have had bird watching tours, implementing habitat management practices (including the upcoming burns), and some infrastructure work. We anticipate having open visitation in the future. The State Park side […]