If you’ve ever tried explaining American phrases to someone who didn’t grow up in the U.S., you know it can feel like wrangling cats—or should I say, herding cats? Our language is filled with oddball expressions that make perfect sense to us but leave outsiders scratching their heads. Take a phrase like “raining cats and…

This week in history, spanning from March 18 to March 24, has witnessed numerous significant events that have shaped the course of nations, cultures, and scientific advancements. Here’s a look back at some of these pivotal moments: March 18: • 1965 – First Spacewalk: Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first person to conduct a…

You know the sound. That unmistakable “Ughhh,” “Oof,” or the always-classic “Ahhhhhh” that escapes your lips when you lower yourself into a chair—or, let’s be honest, when you simply bend down to tie a shoelace. Maybe you’ve started doing it yourself. Maybe you caught your spouse letting out a groan just trying to pick up…

Last Friday, Crenshaw School came alive with excitement and gratitude as students, staff, and local service members gathered to celebrate Honoring Hometown Heroes Day—a special event organized by Principal Traci Camp and School Counselor Roz Faulhaber. The day was designed to recognize and show appreciation for the men and women who work hard every day…

Mark your calendar for the Bay Vue Methodist Church’s annual bake sale on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, or sold out whichever comes first. We will have cakes, cupcakes, pies, brownies, cookies and homemade candies available. Proceeds go to support the many projects the Bay Vue Methodist Women support here…

By Linda Elissalde I love the Bolivar Peninsula located on the Texas Gulf Coast. I love all the seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. Spring brings wild flowers, pleasant weather, and nesting birds, while summer sprouts wild flowers, balmy weather, more birds, more visitors and filled up RV parks. I love fall on the Bolivar…

A total lunar eclipse is set to grace the night skies on March 13, 2025 — a striking celestial event that’s well worth staying up (or waking up) for. During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow that causes the Moon to take on a…

Golf carts aren’t just for the fairways anymore. Your golf cart is a trusty companion cruising along the beach or running up to the Big Store. But if you want it to stay in peak condition—especially in salty, sandy, beachside environments—it needs some love and care. Here’s how to keep your golf cart (gas or…

If you have ever traveled on a busy waterway such as the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), then you have seen the results of crossing another boat’s wake at the wrong angle, the wrong speed, or too close to the other boat. Perhaps you have done one of these things (you know you have) and quickly regretted…

Surface water temperature 67 degrees. Water clarity is decent for East Galveston Bay. We are still catching Trout and Redfish in the marsh/bayou areas, but the fish have started their transition out into the main bay system. We found good numbers of solid trout on the Shorelines over shell pockets and within close proximity to…