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Port Lavaca Seat of Calhoun County, on a bluff overlooking Lavaca Bay; important center for commercial and pleasure fishing, ranching and agriculture; port facilities and diversified industries. Miles of nearby swimming beaches, abundant bait and tackle shops, boat ramps. Waterfowl hunting during season. Golfers enjoy the challenging course at Hatch Bend Country Club. Wave Newspaper Watch Video
Port O'Connor Closely tied to the sea, the town is home port to commercial fishing and shrimp boats, plus charter boats and a fishing pier. A wide variety of sea birds draws birders to this colorful community. Port O'Connor and Port Lavaca real estate is taking off with prices tripling in the last three years.
Palacios Fishing is the dominant industry, both sport and commercial, along with seafood processing plants. An attractive bayfront park that stretches along Tres Palacios Bay offers palm trees, picnicking facilities, and a spectacular 1.5-mi. railed walkway at water's edge. Other features include a pier with covered pavilion, fishing jetty, and boat ramps.
Matagorda is primarily a getaway for fishermen and for people with weekend homes along the river or nearly deserted broad beach. Matagorda is huge and consists of East Matagorda Bay, West Matagorda Bay and Matagorda Bay - all growing and very economical.
Sargent is located an hour southwest of Houston on the Texas coastline with some of best fishing spots. Real Estate is still under priced and taking shape. Many predict prices will start catching up to Galveston in a couple of years.
Matagorda Island There is no electricity, concession, or drinking water on the island. The island is 38 miles long and is known for its seclusion and untouched natural beauty. |