George Flavious Wirt, 89, died on February 9, 2024 in Tomball, Texas, after a tough battle with prostate and bone cancer. He was born in Houston, Texas at the Heights Hospital on May 25, 1934 to Roy David Wirt and Vera Virginia Bleyl Wirt. He graduated from Spring Branch High School in 1951. In school […]

WGTN (Women Growing Together Express Network) is offering two $1,000 Impact Scholarships in 2004. Eligibility requirements include: • Female US Citizen • Resident of Victoria, Calhoun, Jackson, Lavaca, DeWitt, Goliad, or Refugio County • GPA of 2.75 or higher • Plan to attend a community/technical/vocational school or US college/university that offers baccalaureate degrees in Fall […]

Weekly Events: Wednesdays:    8:00 am-9:00 am Coffee & Conversation at POC Library Wednesdays:    9:30-10:30 am Bingo followed by Loteria Wednesdays:    4:30 pm Boy Scouts meet at Scout Hall in Seadrift Wednesdays:    1:00-3:30 Mah Jongg, POC Library Thursdays:    POC Bridge at Library 1:00-3:00 pm Saturdays:    7:00 pm Friends of Bill W at First Baptist Church POC […]

It’s that time of year again, y’all – time to celebrate loving and/or being loved by our “Valentine”, being struck by the arrow of love fired from Cupid’s bow, and the Sweethearts’ Banquet, a February Must-Do for the Port O’Connor community. Thursday, February 8th, found Port O’Connor’s First Baptist Church hosting the 27th Sweethearts’ Banquet. […]

On February 8th, Ms. Grace Stone celebrated her 108th birthday with cards, candy and presents. She especially enjoyed visits from friends and family. Pictured with her is daughter, Susie Onishi.