Day: January 12, 2026
In the world of modern education, a school superintendent is often viewed as a corporate executive who navigates high-level policy, manages massive budgets, and moves through boardrooms. However, for Dr. David Walker, Superintendent of High Island Independent School District, the reality of the job is much closer to home. It often involves a broom, a wrench, and […]
On Wednesday afternoon, High Island Independent School District marked a major milestone with a celebratory groundbreaking for a new Elementary and High School campus. The event signaled the beginning of a long awaited project made possible by a $27.9 million bond issue approved by voters in May. The entire student body took part in the occasion, creating […]
By Gerry LangOur Annual “Ministerial Alliance ANGEL TREE Christmas” outreach was a beautiful 2025 success. Our generous churches kindly adopted 106 High Island & Crenshaw youth. Each shopper personally shopped & purchased requested items to wear for their adopted Angel. TEAM “HOLIDAY BEACH” Subdivision took the ‘25 challenge. This Team raised $3800 to fund the […]
Get ready for the grand finale! We’ve reached the third and final installment of our movie quote challenge, and we are closing things out with a star-studded lineup of cinema’s most unforgettable lines. From chilling culinary preferences to the high-octane bravado, this final round spans decades of filmmaking history. Whether you are channel-surfing through the […]
The waters that define our very way of life on the Bolivar Peninsula have a new, official name, at least according to the federal government. On January 20, 2025, an Executive Order officially directed all federal agencies to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” As we settle into 2026, this shift […]
Get ready to pass a good time this Saturday at Swedes Park Pavilion for the annual Courir de Mardi Gras! This vibrant community celebration brings the “real Mardi Gras” to life with a traditional Chicken Run and a high-energy Gumbo Cook-off featuring public tastings for all. The air will be filled with the rhythmic sounds […]
Welcome to the first regular edition of Curranomics® of 2026 from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. Since a few people have asked me about it, I was going to add a special topic this week addressing the recent goings on in Venezuela, but I simply don’t have time to do it justice. If it […]
Prices keep shifting, and grocery aisles can feel like a maze. Still, you can trim costs without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. Use the steps below to plan smarter, shop calmer, and keep more cash in your pocket each week. Use A List And A Budget Start with a weekly meal plan and a tight list. […]
The US Coast Guard relies heavily on private boaters to assist other boaters in distress. Often the nearest boat to a vessel in distress is a private boat. When time is of the essence, it is often the private vessel operator that comes to the aid of a fellow boater, and these private boaters often […]
Surface water temperature 51 degrees. The water clarity is all over the board for East Galveston Bay, depending on where you are at in the bay system. This past week we had a cold front with Strong North Winds push through once again that dropped the water temperatures, as well as super low water levels […]