Body recovered from Navy plane's wreckage in Gulf Nov 19, 2009
A body has been recovered from the remains of a Navy training aircraft that went down in the Gulf of Mexico near Matagorda Island three weeks ago. Navy divers recovered the body from the T-34C Turbomentor propeller-driven aircraft on Wednesday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Navy: Missing plane wreckage found off Texas coast Nov 17, 2009
5 miles off the coast of Matagorda Island ... was found about 11 miles north of Port Aransas, which is southwest of Matagorda Island. (Anchorage Daily News)
The gift of flight - at 83 Oct 25, 2009
She can travel from the Calhoun County Airport to her home in Matagorda Island in 20 minutes, with her pet dog, Whoopie, who sits silently in the back seat, and on occasion, sits up to look out the window. I enjoy flying, but long distance isn t for me. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Sub sank ship near Port O'Connor during WWII Aug 28, 2009
The air base on Matagorda Island was being built at the time, and workers who were asleep in temporary housing on the island were awakened by the sound of the torpedo exploding. They assisted many of the survivors as they were brought to shore. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Historic Sea Gun structure leveled (3) Aug 15, 2009
The natural beauty of the site caught the eye of the late Dallas oil mogul Toddie Lee Wynn who owned a 19,000-acre ranch on Matagorda Island. His purchase of Mills Wharf in 1960 was a further expression of his deep affection for the area. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Tar balls wash ashore on Matagorda Aug 2, 2009
Nickel and dime-sized tar balls landed on the Matagorda Island shoreline, according to Jim Suydam, spokesman for Texas General Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. Suydam said that a GLO representative was on the scene assessing the situation Thursday, but did not expect any kind of mass cleanup effort needed due to the small size of the tar balls and the remoteness of the location. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Cleanup Of Beach Tar Balls Almost Done Aug 1, 2009
The blobs were scattered along about 155 miles of coast, from Matagorda Island to the mouth of the Rio Grande, Suydam said. The Land Office worked with the U.S. Coast Guard on the cleanup. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lighthouse stamp unveiled Jul 30, 2009
Construction on the lighthouse was completed on Matagorda Island and the lighthouse was lit on Dec. 21, 1852 ... Glen Heger were read, while Matagorda Island Foundation President Dewey Springer gave the keynote address ... The Matagorda Island Lighthouse was damaged during the War Between the States, but not destroyed. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Matagorda Island Lighthouse stamp dedication Jul 30, 2009
I would like to personally thank Jackie Glorr, Arlene Marshall, Dewey Stringer, Byron Cumberland, Shelagh Cope, Pastor Erny McDonough, George Anne Cormier and the members of the United States Coast Guard from Port O Connor for participating in the dedication of the Matagorda Island Lighthouse Stamp at the Bauer Community Center ... The selfless efforts of Dewey, Byron and Arlene along with all the volunteers and workers in the preservation of the Matagorda Island Lighthouse made this stamp... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Search on for man overboard off Alaska coast Jul 26, 2009
Available nationwide today, the 44-cent First-Class stamps, issued in sheets of 20, depict the Matagorda Island (TX), Sabine Pass (LA), Biloxi (MS), Sand Island (AL) and Fort Jefferson (FL) lighthouses ... Available nationwide today, the 44-cent First-Class stamps, issued in sheets of 20, depict the Matagorda Island (TX), Sabine Pass (LA), Biloxi (MS), Sand Island (AL) and Fort Jefferson (FL) lighthouses. (Fresno Bee -- State)
New Stamp Features Texas Lighthouse Jul 24, 2009
battered by Hurricane Katrina; Matagorda Island, Texas, and Sabine Pass, La. which withstood Rita; and Fort Jefferson, Fla. (KWTX.com, TX)
Stamps Honor Lighthouses That Stood Defiant to Gulf Coast Hurricanes Jul 24, 2009
Available nationwide today, the 44-cent First-Class stamps, issued in sheets of 20, depict the Matagorda Island (TX), Sabine Pass (LA), Biloxi (MS), Sand Island (AL) and Fort Jefferson (FL) lighthouses ... The Matagorda Island lighthouse, located near Post O'Conner, TX, defied Hurricane Rita and withstood a similar storm surge when Hurricane Carla made landfall in 1961 ... "They stood witness to the best and the worst times in our nation. They led the way to safe harbors as they warned of... (PR Newswire)
Indianola served as gunnery range during World War II Jul 19, 2009
During the war, the government took over Indianola and Matagorda Island, said George Anne Cormier, Calhoun County Museum director. Indianola was used as a gunnery range, and was an offshoot of Camp Hulen in Palacios. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Turtles released on wildlife refuge May 16, 2009
A Texas Parks and Wildlife warden found the stranded hatchlings on Matagorda Island ... They were taken back to Matagorda Island and released in their preferred habitat on May 5. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Twenty-one whooping cranes remain here (111) Apr 29, 2009
Thirteen of the cranes were located on the Blackjack Peninsula, six were on Matagorda Island, and two at Welder Flats. Thus, 91. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Six-Mile Fire Department fundraiser Saturday Apr 4, 2009
The Friends of Aransas and Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuges is looking for volunteers to work its bookstore at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center outside of Austwell. No prior retail experience is needed. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Whooper mortality rate called highest in 20 years Mar 25, 2009
Two cranes were on a recent burn on Matagorda Island conducted March 10 ... Waters within the boundary of Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuge have recently been closed permanently to commercial crabbing with signs posted at most entrances into the marsh. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Complex tells March activities Mar 7, 2009
On March 7, Texas Master Naturalist Ray Kirkwood will present Matagorda Island Sea Turtles, a program about the endangered Kemps Ridley sea turtle. On March 14, expert birder Bron Rorex will present Birding 101, A Walk through Headquarters Habitats, where she will lead a birding tour outside the Visitor Center. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
