Almost one hundred Seadrift residents voted in the recent city election. Forty-three early votes were received and on election day (May 7) forty-nine votes were received. Mayor Elmer DeForest received seventy-three votes. He was running unopposed.

It was a tight race for the three men running for the two out of five positions on the Seadrift City Council. The winners were Ranier Brigham who garnered fifty-six votes and Eldon Gaines who got fifty-two. Byron Smith had a return of forty-four votes.

Our hats off to the winners!

Austin, TX – Thanks to the voters of Texas for voting overwhelmingly for Propositions 1 & 2 and recognizing that every Texas homestead needs property tax relief!

The readability and conformity of ballot language will be improved in the future.  In April, at the direction of Lt Governor Dan Patrick, the Senate Committee on Local Government has already held a full hearing on this issue.

I look forward to returning to the Legislature in 2023 to work with my colleagues, who passed these SJR 2s unanimously.

Senator Paul Bettencourt,
Senate District 7
Primary Author of Propositions 1 & 2; Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government

Although it has not been officially confirmed as of this writing, the Bond Issues proposed by Port O’Connor Improvement District, which were voted on May 7, passed by a wide margin, according to the unofficial vote count.

1.    No glass of any kid on grounds
2.    No vehicle to drive off road or shoulder
3,    No grave borders, including rocks, on or around grave
4.    All graves will be marked in a permanent way within 3 months of burial.
5.    All funeral wreaths, easels & baskets, potted plants will be removed no longer than 1 week after services.
6.    No statues or figurines of any kind
7.    Cut flowers are allowed – to be removed by person putting them out when they become wilted.
8.    Artificial flowers and fresh flowers need to be in a vase on  monument or pvc pipe, if no vase is available.
9.    No dirt bikes, four wheelers or go carts are permitted on cemetery grounds.
10.    No alcoholic beverages on grounds
11.    10 mph speed limits within cemetery grounds
12.    Christmas decoration is allowed between Nov. 14 thru Jan. 15
13.    Potted plants, wreaths, baskets, easels & flags will be allowed     7 days proceeding and 7 days following the holiday periods: Labor Day, Valentine’s Day, Easter,  Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day & Veterans’ Day

Students can now enroll in Victoria College’s traditional classes – those that lead to a degree, certificate or university transfer – for the Summer II sessions as well as the Fall 2022 semester.

Registration for each session continues as follows:

Summer II Session – registration continues through noon on June 30; classes are scheduled July 6-Aug. 4

Fall Semester – registration continues through 5 p.m. on Aug. 18; 4-week, 8-week and 16-week classes are scheduled Aug. 22-Dec. 15, with varying start and end dates

Payment plans are available for students enrolling in the summer or fall semesters. Students can also apply for financial aid and scholarships.

Information on classes offered, registration dates, times and payments can be viewed at VictoriaColllege.edu/ClassSchedule.

Eligible students can register online via the Pirate Portal any time registration is open. Students can also schedule an in-person or virtual meeting with an advisor by visiting VictoriaCollege.edu/Advising.

Additionally, Victoria College has simplified the process for students who attend another institution and who wish to enroll in summer classes while home for the summer. Most admissions requirements are satisfied through partnership between the student’s home institution and Victoria College.

Beginning the week of May 16, VC offices will be closed on Fridays as well as on May 30 (Memorial Day) and July 4 (Independence Day).

For more information, visit VictoriaCollege.edu/ClassSchedule or call VC’s Communication Center at (361) 573-3291.