Matagorda Island (Texas Country Reporter)

Meet the only resident of Matagorda Island.
Clint Bennetsen
P.O. Box 842
Port O’Connor, TX 77982
Phone: [phone]
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2-09-19

[@theredcorn8656]

Texas is beyond beautiful! Watching Texas country reporter go from the mountains of big bend to the shores of the gulf coast reminds me how blessed I am to call Texas home! I’m from Victoria so Port O Connor is about 35 minutes from me & I go to big bend or the hill country every chance I get mostly just to wander around & enjoy the views they never get old!

[@toddtomaszewski6820]

I can so relate to his need for solitude. right up my alley. I love the gulf of Mexico. Beautiful

[@ramiromontoya9357]

Watching this during Covid-19 and man no doubt he is safe and thankful for being away from people. Thanks for serving & protecting the citizens of Victoria.

[@saaamember97]

This indeed was a great episode .... My second favorite! My most favorite episode of them all is "The Amazing Skidboot." Definitely a tear-jerker .... Rest in peace, Skidboot!

[@samspace81]

Have you watched the "Chito" episode?

[@pedintx]

Thank you Bob for what you and Kelli do. I enjoy all of your epesodes but this was one of the best. And another thing, Kelli looked really good, you might even say radiant in the video. Her new hair style really suits her. God Bless both of you. Paul

[@johnbennetsen3092]

Clint what a wonderful life you are living. Would like to visit and learn about you as a person and an individual living such a peaceful life . Bless you my friend and enjoy all that is given.

[@TheJayrusbeerus]

I became acquainted with Texas Country Reporter through one of those DVD sets. Most all very good. But you got the feeling that after doing hundreds of these, the pickins were getting slim. I haven't watched all, so I'm sure there were some good ones. THIS ONE is a winner because it's unique. Unique Texas setting. Unique man. Only man on an island - Matagordo Bay on one side, a mile to the Gulf on the other side. Be nice if they were all this interesting.

[@lmnophdz5174]

Well if you follow the coast you can actually be at matagorda, they have a public beach that I went to last weekend. It’s very nice! We stayed in bay city which was about 25 min away!

[@texaswader]

Good to see you on KZbin Clint lol....cool.

[@allenshows6663]

I live on the colorado river in matagorda and life is GREAT being away from all the stuff other people have to live with every day.

[@sthrnbll2u65]

What I wouldn't give for that life! ❤️ I hope your safe after the storms came through.

[@bluegrassfan23]

I agree with Clint. I'm tired of the drama, too!

[@billirvin9057]

I was stationed there with the US Air Force for a few months in 1972 in between tours in south east Asia. Wasn't my favorite assignment in the Air Force, but I remember my time there fondly.

[@AG-ey6ds]

My dad was on Matagorda Island in the 60s at the base. Is this the same place? Most of the buildings out there are gone. We took our mountain bikes out there a few years ago and saw the lighthouse. We have been there a few times now.

[@deuteriummeridian8998]

I am happy for this man. Seeing him on the beach, I wonder if he thinks of the final scene of The Shawshank Redemption.

[@justincase9463]

I worked for TL Wynn’s Star Brand Cattle Co on Matagorda Island during the summer breaks from Sul Ross State University in the early 80’s. Was more than 10 full time folks living on the Island ranch back then, I loved and miss that Island life.

[@andrewr022488]

My grandpa and his family owned a major part of Matagorda Island and had a large cattle operation there until the government seized the land for the war effort. They were told once the war was over the land would be returned but that never actually happened.. For some reason the Wynns retained their property even though our family was told they couldn’t. You may have heard of them, The Hawes family.

[@justincase9463]

@@andrewr022488 I was told that Texas Parks & Wildlife took control of the Wynn Ranch after I left there, I’ve lost contact with everyone I worked with on the island. Yes there were good ranches on that island, sorry your family land was taken away.

[@joeguzman3558]

God bless that Man , that's what I want to do but for now I have to keep working .

[@shirleysepulvado9080]

Go dolphins!!p.oc. (home sweet home) can't wait to get back one day ,some day to all my friends & family there God bless

[@ek4drh22]

I'll be the next that goes and never leaves

[@billroberts4910]

Okay, I’m gonna say it; Kelli is gorgeous and she makes my day.

[@clarkewi]

Gorgeous.

[@Csrasberrysmith]

I wonder if h got a lot of company after this episode was aired? 😊

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Curious how he keeps his 12 volt system and propane replenished. Solar can recharge the batteries, but propane would need to be delivered to the island somehow. Either way, he seems very reaourceful and comfortable with his situation

[@brberger]

He makes trips into POC for supplies

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

@@brberger thanks

[@mariobros1190]

Way cheaper than Californias bay property. Better buy now than late.

[@nathanrosenthal7282]

He didn’t tell you about the humidity or mosquitos😂 Still awesome place

[@needleworknut7792]

What is it like in the winter? I need constant heat and lot's of it.

[@ek4drh22]

Living away from people is easier than living around people

[@skunklepew6469]

Best kept secret.

[@jacobmorales1169]

I lived there for 18 month, while serving in the USAF

[@centxdiver]

Nice story but inaccurate. This is a private island. It is not Matagorda Island! The gentleman tries to explain that they are on Matagorda Peninsula and not on Matagorda Island when they arrive. While this is very close, Matagorda Island is on the other side of Pass Cavallo from where this was shot. Matagorda Island is jointly owned by US Fish and Wildlife and the Texas GLO. It is currently a wildlife management area and there are no houses like this on the Matagorda island. Sorry, but this story will only confuse people trying to visit the real Matagorda Island.

[@mariobros1190]

The guy clearly stated that they were on Matagorda Peninsula not Matagorda Island.

[@DanRustle]

did you bother to watch the video? The dude cleary states he is on the peninsula. not the island

[@mariobros1190]

I'm thinking about purchasing an undivided interest there.

[@ea4602]

My great great great grandfather George S Pentecost was one of Austins 300 , he was given that land ( Matagorda County ) from the Mexican government.

[@embarkmcc]

Do you know if he ever made contact with that the Karankawa Indians??? If so what do you know what his actions where against them?? It was there land before he got there.

[@ea4602]

@@embarkmcc I really don't think so. By that time that whole area was Mexico. It would be the Mexican government who would have been abusive toward that tribe.

[@ek4drh22]

I already plan on being homeless and I'm in the middle of giving my house back to do so

[@zsedcftglkjh]

Great show, but ditch that third wheel of a wahmyn.

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

I think thats his wife

[@jacobmorales1169]

Confused about the location is his video the true matagorda island

[@KGFishyFingers]

Its a barren wasteland of biting flies snakes and sand. They ruined those coves by building all those houses there. Theres a spot called the cattle pens just east of there. Used to be a great big trout spot in the winter. Totally ruined now by a bunch of houses. Its a shame.

[@jujyfruitz8394]

Beautiful, he's blessed but lonely. Btw, please replace the old, torn flag with a new one.

[@larryrobertson3310]

send him one

[@jujyfruitz8394]

Larry Robertson He's rich, I'm sure he can get a hold of one. Besides, you had the idea so you send one.

[@badbeatbilly8997]

Im sure the mosquitoes are really bad there 🦟

[@PapaKryptoss]

What a lonely life

[@mariobros1190]

Not if you bring the family with you. Note that mainland is only 4 miles away. No big deal.

[@NativeTexanbythegrsceofgod]

Matagorda is a boring place to visit. Their beach is pretty nice and not over crowded.

[@sthrnbll2u65]

Can i please come hide there? Lol ❤

[@kc-wk1kz]

We each need to turn to our loving triune God the Father, the Son Jesus Christ our Savior, and the Holy Spirit for forgiveness and salvation (the only way to avoid hell when we die) and for His guidance through this VERY troubled, temporary world in to eternal life with Him one day. God's word the Holy Bible guides us in to all truth. We have hope in the Lord if we turn to Him.

[@austindenning3692]

Not Matagorda Island....

[@joycehancock3063]

No dog? He doesn’t have a dog?, why

[@pauljudd9825]

he has plenty to eat

[@texasguy4040]

Take down the ripped American Flag and replace it.Disgrace.

[@uptoproofingdisastersoluti7218]

At least it's still up.. the winds tear them up quick. It's not like there's a hardware store around the block

[@gregknight293]

Some sour old prunes spend their entire life looking for something negative in every beautiful story. You and your sour comment are the disgrace.

[@rowdyrobbyrider4226]

Chill out Uncle Sam

[@pauljudd9825]

tx does not have beaches

[@KB-ke3fi]

huh?

[@KB-ke3fi]

then you've never been there.

[@NativeTexanbythegrsceofgod]

Galveston Texas has a beach, Surfside, Texas has a beach, Crystal, Beach, yes Texas has plenty of beaches. I could go on and on naming beaches.

[@NativeTexanbythegrsceofgod]

Paul I am a Texas native Houston is about 60miles from Galveston and it's a beach. What are you talking about?

[@NativeTexanbythegrsceofgod]

Padre Island tourist spot and clean beach. Should I go on.