On September 8, 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in United States history struck the Texas Gulf Coast. Known today simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the storm left between 6,000 and 12,000 dead, the majority in Galveston. While Galveston’s devastation is well documented, far less has been written about what happened across the water…

Home improvements often require time, focus, and patience, which can be challenging for frequent travelers. Balancing a busy schedule with the demands of renovation projects may feel overwhelming. Still, with the right planning and communication, homeowners can manage updates effectively without sacrificing travel plans. Creating a strategy that accommodates both lifestyle and property goals ensures…

This weekend, get ready for a spectacular celebration of sun, sand, and sculpture! The Galveston Sandcastle Festival is a two-day celebration of creativity and community, held on East Beach at the end of Galveston Island. This event features one of the largest amateur sandcastle competitions, in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects and La…

By Linda Elissalde Teachers have been receiving apples as gifts for a long time. Why? Apples do have quite a history. Some Biblical scholars declare an apple as the forbidden fruit that tempted Eve. (I personally would have preferred a tomato.) However, there are also many positive attributes. “An apple a day keeps the doctor…

Home appliances do a lot of hard work behind the scenes. Washing machines churn through endless loads of laundry, dryers tackle damp clothes with steady heat, and dishwashers scrub away the grime from daily meals. These machines often get taken for granted until something goes wrong. With some consistent care and mindful use, they can…

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure right in our own community! The acclaimed Dinosaur George Traveling Museum is rolling into High Island, offering a unique, hands-on educational experience for the entire family. This isn’t your average museum visit. Dinosaur George, hosted by renowned paleontologist and educator George Blasing, is a massive, mobile collection featuring an…

Small parts shape big outcomes at home. The humble air filter sits inside the return path, guarding your equipment and the air you breathe while guiding a steady flow across coils and heat exchangers. Ignore replacement long enough and subtle changes creep in: the system runs louder, rooms drift out of balance, and surfaces collect…

Lee Crowder began his career as the Beach and Drainage Manager with the County in 2004 under County Commissioner Pct #1 Eddie Barr. In 2008, he directed and operated the disaster recovery on the Bolivar Peninsula post Hurricane Ike with Commissioner Pct #1, Patrick Doyle. In 2015 Lee was promoted to the Road Administrator while…

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: Pretty quiet week across all financial markets-precious metals did the best. Stocks/Equities: Ended basically unchanged this week-all indices still around all time highs. Gold/Silver: Up significantly this week. Gold (~$3,600), Silver (~$41.20). Cryptocurrency: Basically unchanged. Quiet week.…

The Texas Outdoor Annual, an official publication of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Division, is my go to reference for anything having to do with fishing, hunting, and boating in Texas. Although I have a hard copy of the Outdoor Annual in my boat, I find the easiest way to read and search it is…

Surface water temperature 85 degrees. We have spent some of our fishing time on shorelines in the intracoastal finding trout, reds, black drum and flounder, around structure with good tide movement. We have also found good numbers of trout (but weeding thru quite a few small ones to find the better fish) on mid-bay reefs,…

Some things don’t take any coaxing, like the new Blue Bell ice cream that just came out – Pecan Pie! Oh my gosh, I forget where I saw it advertised, probably Facebook. I was so sure The Big Store wouldn’t carry it because it was so new, but lo and behold, they had some. This…

This week in history resonates with the profound echoes of nation-building and the sobering costs of freedom, from the foundational moment in 1776 when the United Colonies became the “United States of America” to the harrowing attacks of September 11th, 2001, that would redefine a century. It is a span that captures both soaring ambition…

The Bolivar Beatdown Shark Fishing Tournament, hosted by Texas Shark Radio, proved to be one of the biggest fishing events of the summer, drawing hundreds of anglers to the shores of Bolivar Peninsula. From the Bolivar Flats to the High Island curve and beyond, competitors cast their lines and battled the surf in pursuit of…

When Ty Smith and Lukey Smith launched Texas Shark Radio, their goal was simple: create a space where shark anglers across Texas could connect, learn, and celebrate the sport. What began as a grassroots podcast has quickly grown into a thriving community and a one-of-a-kind fishing tournament that is putting Bolivar Peninsula on the map…

Labor Day weekend marks more than just another holiday on the Bolivar Peninsula. For many, it is the final exclamation point at the end of a long, sun-soaked sentence we call summer. The last big beach weekend brings families, friends, and visitors together for one final celebration before the rhythm of the school year and…

By Linda Elissalde Bunnie Meyer just had a birthday. Beautiful, talented Bunnie was joined by charming husband Chris in celebrating this most auspicious occasion. Friends from Bay Vue Methodist and Club Sea Spray (Don’t ask.) created a most delightful atmosphere. Jose’s Cantina served as a wonderful location for the occasion. Director Kaylie and crew managed…

Few phrases in popular culture carry as much spooky weight as “the curse of the pharaohs.” It conjures images of dusty tombs, glowing hieroglyphics, and shadowy figures dropping dead the moment a sarcophagus is cracked open. At the heart of this legend lies the story of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, discovered in 1922 in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.…

By Linda Elissalde Robert (Bob)Allen Uhlenberg was a fine gentleman. He and wife Margaret contributed a lot to Bay Vue Methodist Church. Both helped with church events. Each of them served as scripture readers when needed. Bob took part in Christmas and Good Friday productions. One of his most memorable was serving as Angel Gabriel…

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. There is some breaking news I’ve just become aware of, although I don’t have time to comment on it this week-which are the rumors that the UK and France, the world’s 6th and 7th largest economies respectively (according to 2024 data produced…