To all who helped make the July Fireworks show here in Port O’Connor possible, thank you so very much! As my first year as President of the Port O’Connor Chamber, I really had no idea just how much goes on behind the scenes. First, a huge Thank You to Bill Tigrett and Donnie Haynes for […]

The Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came out to be a part of our annual 4th of July Fundraiser- it was a great success! We extend our sincerest thanks to all the volunteers, those who donated their time, talent, auction items, and all those who purchased. Thanks to the […]

Food, Family & Friends Greetings from the island everyone. I hope all of you are doing well and adjusting to this south Texas heat that is upon us.  Thank goodness there is usually a nice breeze out on the island, otherwise it would be simply miserable between about noon-4 pm each day.  As it is […]

BOOM! BOOM !!! The booms went off, without any issues. The Annual Fireworks Display in Port O’Connor for 2017, was without a doubt the Biggest & Best ever. “THANKS” for all the small and large donations, that makes it possible for this event to be put on. I’m not sure what will happen if and […]

The 2nd Annual Seadrift Shrimpfest Fishing Tournament sponsored by Bay Flats Lodge was held on June, 17th 2017. The event was held at the Seadrift Bayfront during the 37th Annual Seadrift Shrimpfest. 36 boats battled it out for over $15k in winnings. 1st place combined stringer was won by Team Waterloo who took home $6,480. […]