Day: July 28, 2025
Mark your calendars for a unique coastal experience as the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation invites the public to an Open House & Brick Viewing event in honor of National Lighthouse Day. The celebration will take place on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the iconic Bolivar Point Lighthouse, located at […]
On Saturday, all three of our local volunteer fire departments—Port Bolivar VFD, Crystal Beach VFD, and High Island VFD—came together at Swedes Park for a training session focused on dump tank operations. This hands-on exercise involved setting up a 3,000-gallon dump tank, a vital piece of equipment used during large fires in areas without nearby […]
Crab lovers, mark your calendars! The Texas Crab Festival has just made a major announcement that will bring even more fun—and family time—to next year’s celebration. After carefully reviewing attendance trends, festival organizers have decided to adjust the schedule to better serve the community. Next year’s Texas Crab Festival will run from Thursday, May 7 […]
By J. Lee Austin, MD Nervous wild Bats of the world can rest a little easier now that the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osborne has taken his last ride on the Crazy Train. At 76, the Godfather of heavy metal music finally succumbed to the ravages of Parkinson’s and the tragicomic undulations and perturbations of […]
In this article we look at the top 10 known primary contributing factors of recreational boating accidents from 2024, the last full year for which we have data, with 2023 thrown in for comparison. Here are the tables: #1: Operator Inattention Operator inattention is still at the top of the list of contributing factors of […]
Surface water temperature 87 degrees in East Galveston Bay. Colors varied, depending upon water clarity and light conditions, with Glacier Freeze triggering the most bites for our anglers. Our clients are still finding good success using Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1-to-2-foot leader above a shrimp imitation lure, or Tails with a 1/8 oz […]
Well Boys & Girls, before you know it, it’ll be time to go to bed early, get up early in the morning, eat a good breakfast and get ready to catch the ol’ school bus. I heard High Island begins August 5th and Galveston ISD begins August 11. League City & Friendswood schools begin August […]
History isn’t just about dusty old textbooks—it’s packed with wild, game-changing moments that still affect us today. Each day carries echoes of the past—triumphs, tragedies, and turning points that define our collective story. These events remind us how a single day can alter the trajectory of science, politics, and society. Join us as we explore […]