Ah, autumn. The season of crisp air, crunchy leaves, cozy sweaters, and the time-honored tradition of dragging a heavy, dirt-caked orange orb into your kitchen to mutilate it for the sake of neighborhood aesthetics. Yes, Halloween is just around the corner, and nothing says “Welcome, Trick-or-Treaters!” quite like a lopsided vegetable illuminated by a flickering…

Remember back in March when we groggily stumbled out of bed, cursing the heavens, science, and Benjamin Franklin for robbing us of sixty precious minutes of sleep? Well, the cosmic ledger is finally balancing out. It’s time to fall back. Just as the scorching Texas heat finally decides to loosen its grip on the Bolivar Peninsula and give us weather that doesn’t…

Well, it’s that time of year when we revert from Daylight Savings Time back to Standard Time. Using the old saying, spring ahead and fall back, we turn our clocks back an hour. Fall sneaks up slowly on us here on the Texas Gulf; water temperatures begin to get cooler. It’s a gradual effect, but…

Surface water temperature is 72 degrees. We have started out fishing shoreline shell beds for Trout and Redfish before daylight. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/8 oz heads or rigged weedless depending upon where the fish are positioning themselves, as well as under a popping cork with a 12” leader. The…

You spot a suspicious shadow on your pristine front lawn via the doorbell camera at 6:00 AM, capturing the exact moment a neighbor’s golden retriever leaves a calling card while the owner casually keeps walking without breaking stride.  Now you are left pacing your own porch like a homicide detective, reviewing high-definition footage of a stranger in…

It seems the weeks are zooming by. I love the weekends so much and I can’t help planning what I need to get, where I need to go. This Saturday, I awoke early and caught the 8:30 ferry. I had seen a new shop that opened on the Strand, Lost Girls Mercantile. I was way…

From the founding visions published in The Federalist Papers to the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, the week highlights the building of American democratic institutions and cultural identity. It also remembers profound moments of technological innovation—such as the creation of the early internet on ARPANET and the flight of the Spruce Goose—alongside legendary political…

Looking back on this past August, locals and visitors alike fondly remember a lively day filled with decorated golf carts, spirited competition, and community fun. But beyond the laughter and festivities, the annual Golf Cart Poker Run was driven by a noble purpose: supporting the local organizations that keep our community thriving and safe. Thanks…

The High Island High School volleyball team is heading to San Antonio this Thursday for the TCAL Division 2A State Tournament, entering the competition with high expectations as the division’s top-seeded team. Before last Wednesday’s practice, the team received a special visit from Katie (Osten) Wiseman—a High Island graduate, retired educator, former coach, and motivational…

Juanita Jean “Jeanie” Turk, 81, of Sour Lake, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 17, 2026, at The Arboretum of Winnie, just one day before her 82nd birthday. Jeanie was born on October 18, 1944, in Decatur, Alabama, to Charles Ray Thomas and Eunice Parker. She was a devoted wife, loving mother…

Early voting has officially kicked off, giving local residents the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Voting early is one of the easiest ways to beat the crowds, fit voting into your schedule, and ensure your voice is heard in this election. Bolivar Peninsula residents can cast their early votes at the…

Duck soup is slang for an easily accomplished task or assignment. The term is over 100 years old, but it is still applicable today. For this column it has a double meaning, as this column is aimed towards duck hunters in particular. The assigned task is to come back home safe and sound, and that…

Surface water temperature is 78 degrees. The past couple weeks the super high morning tides have allowed us to fish areas we normally cannot venture back into, and it has worked out when the wind has cooperated. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/16 oz heads or rigged weedless depending upon where…

Electric lawn equipment promises a modern, peaceful Saturday morning, right up until the lithium-ion battery blinks a smug single red light with twenty percent of the yard left to go. You are left staring at an untrimmed ditch line while the battery sits on the charger for forty-five minutes, forcing you to pace your garage like a caged animal. …

Now I’ve seen it all! Coming home from shopping on Saturday, noticing the cars were still heading south off the ferry, I hurried on in hopes of catching IT. I cautiously pulled out as far as I could in hopes the ferry attendant would see me in the Medical Boarding Lane to wave me on.…

From territorial expansions that doubled the size of the young republic to dramatic political turning points and breakthroughs in technology and aviation, this late October calendar highlights the resilience, ingenuity, and defining struggles that have shaped the United States across three centuries. October 20 October 21 October 22 October 23 October 24 October 25 October…

While the Bolivar Arena Association has a proud history of delighting local rodeo enthusiasts with events like Bulls On Bolivar, this past Saturday marked an exciting new chapter for the community. The association proudly hosted its very first event in a brand-new arena, drawing a crowd for a day of entertainment and family fun. The…

As the premier fishing tournament on the Bolivar Peninsula, the annual Stingaree Saltwater Slam once again drew some of the finest anglers along the Texas coast for a day defined by high stakes, friendly competition, and legendary fish stories. On a picture-perfect weather day across Galveston Bay, 11 teams set out on the water early…

Sunlight reflected off the waters at Stingaree Marina as over 100 enthusiastic young anglers gathered at the docks for the 2026 Hardhead Haul-In, a highlight of the annual Saltwater Slam Fishing Tournament. Armed with rods, reels, and bright new t-shirts provided to every participant, the kids lined the waters from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for…

Every autumn around Columbus Day weekend, a coastal tradition comes alive on the Bolivar Peninsula. Eleven years ago, local resident Shirley Broussard decided to brew up something truly special by combining her love for Halloween with a deeply personal mission: raising organ donor awareness. As a four-time organ transplant recipient who has overcome incredible medical…