Seadrift News

Guide James Plaag of Silver King Adventures reported 50 trout caught and released while working topwaters and Bass Assassins on shorelines.

Michelle Kendrell Pettus, 44, of Victoria, by officers Tuesday on a warrant charging her with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Originally published October 29, 2009 at 4:51 p.m., updated October 29, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. IF YOU GO: The Seadrift Artcamp show opening will be from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Art Center, 601 W. Broadway Ave.

Anglers who got out early enjoyed fishable conditions while drifting over deep shell, but winds picked up as the day grew older and roughed up water conditions.

What many considered to be the cold front to kick off the fall fishing season, wasn't. What many thought would be the weather pattern to get birds working over shrimp in East Matagorda Bay, didn't. So, why not? In his weekly fishing report on www.matagordabay.com, guide Tommy Countz referred to warm water temperatures as the culprit.

Guide Mike Williams of Tarpon Express said 20-40-inch redfish are solid in the surf around Rollover Pass on natural baits.

Searching for Christina Ann Garner , born prematurely in San Antonio, Texas August 23, 1983 to Lori Ann Garner who resided at Buckner Baptist.

Originally published October 11, 2009 at 12:33 p.m., updated October 11, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. Have a Watchdog question? To submit questions, e-mail watchdog@vicad.com, post them to the "Watchdog" blog or call Advocate Public Service Editor Gabe Semenza at 361-580-6519. No topic is off-limits. H.A. Clayton should have listened to Dave Ramsey before he ...

Originally published October 5, 2009 at midnight, updated October 5, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. The Victoria City-County Health Department and its sister organization, the Crossroads Public Health District, inspect places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun counties.

A 33-year-old Victoria man by officers Wednesday on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury and family violence and unlawful restraint.

Originally published September 26, 2009 at 4:57 p.m., updated September 26, 2009 at 5 p.m. STRANGE FINDS Odd and unusual items found along the Texas Coast: Crematory Tag Statue of Elvis Live Alligator Prosthetic Leg Batman and Robin Action Figures Outboard Motor Propane Tank Guitar Case Golf Shoes Full 6-Pack of Beer Parachute ... SHOW ALL>> ...

Originally published September 22, 2009 at 5:18 p.m., updated September 22, 2009 at 5:20 p.m. HOW TO HELP The bay and estuary shoreline cleanup is from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Volunteers meet at Port O'Connor's local boat ramps: Froggie's, Clark's and The Fishing Center.

Originally published September 8, 2009 at 9:18 a.m., updated September 8, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. It was back on the clock for many people at Japaleno's Cafe.

The first call came just after 11am on Monday, that reported that a fire had started near the roadway on A state 185 between Long Mott and Sea Drift.

Firefighters battled four grass fires on State Highway 185 between Seadrift and Long Mott on Monday.

A 24-year-old Seadrift man by troopers Saturday on suspicion of possession of less than two ounces of marijuana.

The United Way of Calhoun County has kicked off its 2009-10 Pacesetters campaign.

Originally published August 17, 2009 at 5:51 p.m., updated August 17, 2009 at 5:55 p.m. Want to volunteer? Points Call Roger Zimmerman at 361-550-2334. We know the Guadalupe River provides drinking water.

The economic tide has not fully turned for waterfront housing developments between Seadrift and Port O'Connor. Developments along the 18-mile stretch of Texas 185 have seen business grow sluggish but not dormant.

Seas were 1 to 2 feet along most of the coast. Incoming tides peaked in Galveston before sunrise, but many anglers found trout on the second bar with the outgoing.