We are most grateful for contributions, donations and people who are a part of the garden project. How delightful to see this piece of land put to good use and be a benefit to many. We appreciate community members’ time, local businesses’ donated materials, and fundraising participation. “Throwing shade” is slang that means a person […]

Preparing For Cold Weather Greetings from the island on this very windy Jan 12 morning.  As I sit at my little kitchen table having coffee, I can hear and feel the steady 30 mph winds, with gusts to 50 mph, blowing across Matagorda Bay and onto this barrier island.  When I step outside, the blustery […]

In December we held our Chamber Board of Directors’ election and at our January meeting we selected our officers which include Darla Parker, President; Dawn Ragusin, Vice President; Kimberly Lucas, Secretary; and Brent Hart, Treasurer. Belinda Bush, Sue Glover, Mike Overton, Debbie Michalek, Steven Guevara, and Ross Harlow make up the remainder of the Board. […]

Great news to report this month regarding the seventeen month journey to raise money to rejuvenate the Port O’Connor Community Center. The goal has finally been reached. The Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce voted to supply the last needed funds in the amount of just over $15,000.00. They will pay these funds directly to the […]

The City of Seadrift has a new garbage truck and it’s a beaut! It’s a brand new International and was purchased by the city in 2023. Terry Maddux, the SSW (Seadrift Solid Waste) supervisor says, “This truck rides smoother than our old truck which was a Hino.” The new truck has a lower profile than […]