Captain Ed was born Edgar Lee Altman on January 2, 1930, to Minnie Ruth Sutton (Altman) and Edgar W. Altman in Aransas Pass. He was the oldest of three children: Allen, who has been deceased now for several years, and Dawn Ruth, who currently lives in California. Ed grew up in Aransas Pass, Ingleside, Carrizo […]

  I had two customers out on my Mowdy just recently and as the heat set in about 10 a.m., they began to talk about heading to the dock for lunch and a nap. The major fishing time for that particular day was about 11:30 a.m. There was no way I was going to cut […]

Port O’Connor Elementary is holding a raffle over the summer for a hand-crafted boat! Tickets are only $10 each. You can contact them at pocpto@gmail.com to purchase your tickets or stop in at First National Bank in POC. Thank you for supporting our school!  

  The Eleventh annual Readin’-Ritin’-Reelin’ Fishing Tournament is set to hit Port O’Connor Friday, August 2nd and run through Saturday evening August the 3rd.  This family, food, and fun-filled event is hosted by Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council #9088 with all proceeds benefitting Nazareth Academy School in Victoria.  Gathering to plan the tournament are […]