Edinburg – Sylvia M. Rodriguez, 70, entered eternal rest Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg.

Born in Port Lavaca, she had lived in Edinburg for 25 years and was formerly of Seadrift, TX.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Raul and Maria Morales; five brothers; and one sister.

Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband of 50 years, Roberto Rodriguez of Edinburg; four children, Sylvia Ann (John Pitonyak) Rodriguez, Robert Lee Rodriguez, Daniel (Rosalinda) Rodriguez, Marcy Rodriguez; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and seven siblings, Lucia Gonzalez, Greg Morales, Virginia Morales, Maria Christian, Elmo Morales, Alma Morales, and Rosie Moreno.

Funeral service took place Friday, June 3, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg.

Dwight Joseph Scott Beaver, age 14, passed away suddenly, April 26, 2022 in Seadrift, TX.

Dwight was born to Joseph Larue & Lillian Savana Beaver on May 29, 2007 in Victoria, TX.

Dwight was a unique and amazing young man. He was kind to all and was almost always all smiles and smirks. He loved to fish, hunt, go mudding, swimming, making campfires, working on atvs, trucks, and cars with his dad, Joey, Uncle Bubby(Marshall), Cousin Caiden, and Grampy(Russel), but most of all, he loved his family and friends. He was a Christian who enjoyed going to church and youth group. He recently started swing dance classes with his girlfriend Victoria and fell in love. Dwight had bright aspirations of becoming an engineer ever since he was a toddler. He was always building and constructing something. Dwight touched the lives of so many people who will miss him until we see him again when we are rejoined together in heaven.

Dwight is survived by his parents, Joey & Savana, Brother Ethan Spencer, Great Grandparents Lillian(Charles) Taylor, Gene Cady, Dwight & Brenda Gwynn, Joyce Baker, Jesse Lolley, and Joseph & Mary Beaver. Grandparents Russel & Katrina Cady, Fred & Tammy Beaver, and Melinda Tucker. Aunts & Uncles Brandon(Gina) & Marshall(Christine) Cady, Rendi(John Michael) Caraway, Matthew(Lucie) & Jessica Lashley, Colton, Michael, Jeremy & Christina Beaver, Robbie Miller. Cousins Keaton, Kendell, Summer, Jeremy, Sean & Shelby Cady, Dalton & Elizabeth Caraway, Brianna, Jessie & Kaitlyn Lashley, and Caiden Hobbs. Girlfriend Victoria Park as well as numerous family and friends.

Dwight is preceded in death by Great Grandma Linda Lolley and Great Uncle Jerry Hudgens

Dwight’s Celebration of Life was held Saturday, April 30, 2022. His family decided to plant a tree in memory of him. On Friday, May 13, 2022, the tree was planted at Dwight’s home and his ashes were laid to rest beneath, so he can be with us for many years to come.

If anyone would like to send anything to the family, please send it to the home of Dwight’s grandparents: Russel and Elizabeth (Katrina) Cady at 290 Blevins Rd, Seadrift, TX 77983.

The Victoria Photography Club invites all area photographers to enter the 2022 Annual Photography Contest/Exhibition. The submission dates are between July 1st through July 31st .

More than $1500.00 in combined prize money will be awarded in the adult and student divisions.

In the adult division, there are nine categories: Animals/Fauna, Birds, Building/Structures, Close-up/Macro, Creative, Flowers/Plants, Landscape/Scenic, Miscellaneous and People/Portraits. The student division is not divided by category.

First place in each adult category will receive $75.00 and a rosette, second place will receive $50.00 and a rosette and third place will receive $25.00 and a rosette. Best in Show will receive $125.00 and a rosette. In addition, Richard of Korczynski Photo Lab & Studio will select 3 Photographs and provide the following:

First award: 16×20 stretched canvas print
Second award: 16×20 watercolor print
Third award: 16×20 mounted print.

There is a $6.00 entry fee for each adult entry with no limit on the number of entries.

The student division is open to all students of high school and lower grades and has one general category. First place is $30.00 and a rosette, second place is $20.00 and a rosette and third place is $10.00 and a rosette. Entry fee is $3.00. If students want to participate in the adult competition, the appropriate fee must be paid, and photo entered in a particular category. Adult division rules and requirements must be followed. Then, they are eligible for the adult prizes. Students who compete in the Adult Division are eligible for the “Best of Show” competition.

On August 6th a panel of three qualified judges will select the winning photographs based on technical merit, impact, composition, and suitability of category. The exhibition will take place at the Victoria Mall between August 13th and August 20th during mall hours. For more information on contest rules and necessary forms go to: http:/victoriaphotographyclub.com annual contest and exhibition.

Friends of Firemans 4,

It is time to get ready for the 9th annual, Fireman’s 4, 4 Mile Run, benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department of Port O’Connor, Texas. SUPPORTERS, WE THANK YOU!
We are so grateful for what all of our sponsors have helped us accomplish throughout the years and hope you are able to do again this year. Any monies raised this year will be used to help provide uniforms, bunker gear and equipment for the volunteer firefighters as well as providing emergency services to Port O’Connor. These services include first responder care to the Port O’Connor community, its visitors and assisting Calhoun County when necessary.

This year’s Fireman’s 4-Mile Run, is scheduled for July 2, 2022, at the Sanctuary Marina. We are pleased to note that this is a low cost event to put on, and that we are able to give a great deal of the monies raised to the department. If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please see the included information or contact me via email at adwiatrek@aol.com or 361-935-6335.

Firemans 4 greatly appreciates any and all support received. Come join in on the fun!

I sincerely thank you for your consideration.

Allison Cannan

Maybe it is just me – but I enjoyed this year’s Warrior’s Weekend more than most of which I have been a part! We had an awesome group of helpers – cooks from Chi Alpha, Huntsville; servers from Houston; egg crackers from all over; and taco rollers mainly from Port O’Connor. We had donations that took care of most all of the expenses. We finished early enough that our workers had time to enjoy visiting with the Warriors and hear them express their appreciation for all the hard work that goes into making an event like this happen. They did not know the names of the “movers and shakers,” but they knew that all the work was centered around them having a memorable time. Thanks to all who helped – whether it was for our Breakfast Taco meal or any of the other many activities. We make Port O’Connor Proud!

The Cross foundation is in the ground and the concrete is poured around it! Now we await the building of the Cross and the extremely important work of putting it up and placing the lights on it. I know some of you wondered if this project would ever happen, but I have been assured that it will be up before school begins this fall. After literally scores of people have worked behind the scenes getting it to this point, and thousands of prayers have been sent Heavenward, the project that some have already payed forward is almost a reality. I trust this community knows that the placing of the cross at the Chapel is something I believe the Lord asked me to do several years ago and something I have worked many hours on to see it happen. Donnie Haynes (Action Welding) has come along side me and helped in many ways, but nothing could have been accomplished without the help of our Lord! When we first began talking about this project, the Corp of Engineers asked if they could put it on the nautical maps. I readily agreed but asked that the following notation be placed on each map – “If you are lost, look to the Cross!” They said they could not accommodate such a request, but we trust this act of obedience will mean a lot to our Fishermen and our Community!

Before this news hits the press, Pastor Joane will have led a group of ladies in an annual Sectional Ladies Retreat. The theme is “Anchored” and the guest speaker is Theresa Hammonds from Angelton. We are expecting about 50 ladies from many different churches, including a group from Houston. There is never a cost for Chapel events, and all are always welcome.

Father’s Day is always a special day at the Chapel. As usual, every dad present will receive a uniquely special gift. Men will be treated with special honor, and it will be a memorable event. We trust that you will bring your dad and be present!

Captain Robert and the Sea Academy is coming back to the Chapel on June 24 and will complete their studies on July 1. Captain Robert has been bringing a Captain’s Class to Port O’Connor several times each year. We started hosting these classes in 2000, and many men and women have benefited from Captain Robert’s teaching.

July is always a very busy month, and we continue with our regular schedule and often add more events. The Chapel is an interdenominational congregation whose goal is to assist all pilgrims on their way to eternity. We are all headed in that direction, and we all need to be prepared to meet our God! We gather each Lord’s Day at 10:00 a.m. for Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. for Morning Service; and 6:00 p.m. for Evening Service. Again, we meet together, usually with alight meal at 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday evening. One will always find a warm welcome at the Chapel and all are urged to, “Come, grow with us”!