Surface water temperature 75 degrees. This week the story has been wind and more wind. The water clarity west of the Stingaree looks good, the further East you venture the more off colored the water becomes. The Trout this week have been more challenging for us, catching a nice fish or two and having to…

I remember visiting Italy in April, probably in 2008. That’s because one of our granddaughters was born in Vicenza, Italy, in March of that year. What made me remember, not only because I think of her ALL the time, but at church last Saturday, the priest was wearing his purple vestment representing the Lenten season.…

From pivotal events to groundbreaking achievements, this week has witnessed moments that shaped the world. Join us as we explore the triumphs, tragedies, and turning points of this remarkable week in history. April 8, 1974 – Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record In a historic moment for baseball and American culture, Hank Aaron…

The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo is back, and is packed with thrilling rodeo action, live entertainment, delicious food, and fun for the whole family! Held annually, this event brings together locals and visitors for a celebration of Texas traditions, agriculture, and community spirit. Come on out to cheer on the rodeo cowboys, indulge in…

Get ready to feast your way to victory at our epic Crab/Boudin Ball Eating Contest, where speed, skill, and stomachs collide for glory and prizes! How many can you eat? Register Here: https://texascrabfestival.org/events/ Ten Competitors will be selected to participate. Names will be drawn from the list of all entries. Drawing will be held at…

Doin’ it RV Style! By J. Lee Austin, MD Intrepid readers following this boutique Stack for awhile are familiar with my inglorious history of dumbfounding stunts with motorcycles, boats, planes, cars and trucks. So why should RV’s be any different? Turns out they’re not. With enough foolhardy follies in the RV Life to make a…

In the early morning hours of June 30, 1908, a remote area of Siberia experienced what can only be described as one of the most explosive mysteries of the 20th century. An enormous fireball streaked across the sky and exploded with a force greater than any man-made weapon at the time—flattening 800 square miles of…

As we step into the week of April 1 to April 7, let’s explore some significant historical events that occurred on each day: April 1 Battle of Five Forks (1865): During the American Civil War, Union forces led by General Philip Sheridan defeated Confederate troops under General George Pickett at Five Forks, Virginia. This victory…

As an old airline pilot friend of mine likes to say, flying isn’t dangerous; it’s the taking off and landing where most problems occur. It’s like that with boats, too. Although you can certainly get run over on the high seas, the majority of problems occur at or near the dock. Another problem area is…

We picked up The Littles after their baseball parade down Main Street in Friendswood. It’s the beginning of baseball season y’all. Daddy drove the float in the parade, Pierce rode with him, The Littles team, the Angels, rode in the back. Daddy and Pierce had tickets to the Texas Children’s Houston Open, so we got…