PORT O’CONNOR — A dozen intrepid seafarers took the rave to the sea in March. 

Calhoun County has a lot to offer. Sprawling, undisturbed coastal vistas, a long history that stretches centuries, impressive wildlife and an easy-going, relaxed lifestyle that can only come from living on the water.

Inside Victoria's All-Sports, fishing rods stretch toward the ceiling. Sharp, barbed hooks hang on the shelves. Vibrant fishing lures in every color from neon green to navy blue to pink and white sit out in a literal buffet. Glass cases display rows of high-quality fishing reels, and above t…

When you drive or motor up the Texas Gulf Coast, the size and views of the Texas wetlands, the homes nestled in these seaside, and gated communities are stunning. 

GOLIAD – When Trent Welfel made the ceremonious leap to open up his own taxidermy studio, Mid Coast Taxidermy, in 2019, he knew he was ready.

GOLIAD – Surplus buyers used to purchase guns by the trainload from Chile and Argentina and ship them north to the United States, where they would be sold off one at a time.

Capt. Jake Huddleston's late mother used to tell him that if someone cracked his head open, it would be filled with feathers.

WHARTON - Hunter sat on a small wooden deck in the backyard of Capt. Terry Gallagher's Wharton home along the Colorado River and anxiously awaited his command.