The Calhoun County Republican Club will be hosting Terri Hall, on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Drifters Hall, 5287 Fm 3084, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Terri Hall is the Founder & Director of the San Antonio Toll Party and Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (Texas TURF).

TURF is an all-volunteer, all grassroots organization committed to defending property rights and our freedom to travel. TURF opposed the use of stimulus funds for toll roads (a TRIPLE TAX scheme), which got national coverage by the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Fox News. TURF helped repeal the Trans Texas Corridor, defeated dozens of bad bills in the Legislature, advocated against the Left’s anti-car agenda, and passed protections against tolling existing roads among other reforms. She invites you to learn more and to join the fight at www.TexasTURF.org.

A catered meal is available at 5:00 p.m. for $12 with a reservation. Please call (361) 552-6313 or email CCRCLUB@proton.me to RSVP for dinner or for more information.

It’s been 17 years since two lives were lost in a house fire. The Ragusin family will never forget the kindness of our family, friends, and kind people that came to the Grand Slam Fishing Tournament in memory of our son Chris.

The organization that was held for 9 years helped many Calhoun graduates to start their first semester of college by giving scholarships to more than fifty students. Also, the organization helped cancer patients and local residents that needed financial assistance.

The Ragusin Family wants to thank Port O’Connor, Seadrift, and the surrounding towns that gave selflessly their time to cook, set up, sell T-shirts, koozies, raffle tickets, and help with clean up. We also want to thank all of our wonderful friends who donated items to the live and silent auctions as well as purchase items.

We would have not gotten through the loss of our son without all of the family and friends’ support in making this event happen. There are too many people to mention and thank, but you know who you are.

We thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. In closing keep in mind Psalm 23 “The Lord is my Shepherd…”

Love, The Calvin & Sally Ragusin Family

Charles “Chris”Christy 92, of Port O’Connor, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones with him on May 20, 2023. He was born November 1930, in Athens, Tx to Arthur and Nora Christy.

He served as an MP in the Korean War. He worked in construction until he retired and moved to Port O’ Connor where the family has lived since.

He is survived by sons Marvin Christy of Dayton, TX., Melvin (Tanya) Christy of Tioga, LA., Bobby “Cotton” Christy Port O’Connor, TX., Stanley(Beth) Christy of Seadrift, TX., daughters Brinda “Sue” (Ronnie) Barton of Port O’Connor, TX., and Elizabeth “Liz” Rosamond of Fredricksburg,VA. One sister Pat Peterman of Alexandria, LA., numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy “Dot” Christy, parents, one sister and three brothers.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to all of the First Responders, the Victoria Mortuary, Deputy J. Obregon and Judge Pomykal for all the assistance that you provided.

David Joe Hickl of Louise, Texas passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born June 5, 1951 in Matagorda County to the late Joe Hickl and late Albina Vaculin Hickl. He was raised in El Maton, Texas with his siblings Edmund, Donnie, Ronnie and LaVerne. He married Sally Jaycox Martinez on October 15, 1988.

He developed a love for music early in life and frequently shared the state with his brothers and their father playing as Edmund Hickl and His Orchestra. David atended Tidehaven High School where he played the saxophone in the Tidehave High School Band and graduated in 1971. He was a member of many local polka bands including the Shiner Hobo Band, Chris Rybak Band, Tony Janak Polka Band, Little River Polka Boys, Bobby Jones Czech Band, The Texas Planinsmen, The South Texas Bohemian Cowboys, Highway 71 Band, Mexas Mavericks and Texas Stars.

After high school, David worked for Brown and Root, Inc. in Wharton, Texas with his brother Donnie. David then moved to his current home in 1978 and worked for Dean Morton as a farm and ranch hand and for Marshall Morton Water Well Service. David retired in March 2013 at the age of 61. After his retirement, David and Sally Enjoyed going to Port O’Connor and driving their golf cart to visit friends and spending time on the beach. They also enjoyed visiting the farmers market, attending gatheings at the campsite where David loved exchanging stories about earlier years. While in Port O’Connor, David and Sally attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and he was a member of the Catholic Union of Texas, The KJT located in La Grange. When they were not in Port O’Connor, David looked forward to his morning walks through the pasture checking fences and watching the wildlife in the woods by their home in Louise.

David leaves behind his wife Sally of 34 years and children, son Shawn and wife Laura Hickl, daughter Melinda and Brian Rainer, Stepson Henry Martinez Jr., grandchildren Henry Martinez III, Rylie Rainer, Claire Rainer, Landon Hickl, Colton Rainer, Vanessa Martinez and great-grandchildren Ren and Raven Martinez.

His funeral service was held at St. Peters Catholic Church on May 31, 2023 in Blessing, Texas.

Dallas Cady

Meet Dallas Ray Cady, Jr. He’s a big football fan. His favorite football team is the Calhoun Sandcrabs. He plays wide receiver on the Calhoun County Youth Football League.

Dallas is nine years old. His parents are Megan and Dallas, Sr. His sisters are Sabrina and Bailey. Pets are cats Brody and Simba… and don’t forget Hopper, the pet billy goat!

Dallas is going into the fourth-grade next school year. He attends Seadrift’s First Assembly of God Church. Knowing the importance of church attendance Dallas said, “(It’s there) you learn about God and Jesus.”

Family is important to Dallas, and especially his dad. About family Dallas said, “I like to spend time with my family because they keep me safe.” Commenting about his dad, Dallas, Sr., he said, “My dad is special to me because he takes care of me and brings me joy.”

Dallas is part of one of the oldest, if not one of the biggest, of the Seadrift families. It is estimated that there may be upwards to 150 family members today of the Cady family. The Cady family came into the Seadrift area back in 1938! Back then many of the men made their living working for oil and gas companies. Many of them, also, worked the bay.

When asked what he’d like to be when he grows up Dallas said that he wanted to go into law enforcement. We wish Dallas God’s best as he pursues his dreams!