Nothing like a pair of 9-year-olds to brighten your life. Riggs and Fisher joined us for the weekend. Yes, they’re twins, but they look nothing alike and have totally different personalities. The last hurrah before school starts. They’ve been flitting around the country all summer, so this was our turn! Early summer they went on…

From the dawn of iconic artistic movements and legendary aviation feats to transformative economic policies and infrastructural expansions, the period from August 11 to August 17 highlights the nation’s dynamic trajectory. Examining these anniversaries sheds light on the pivotal moments that have profoundly shaped American society, entertainment, and global standing over the centuries. August 11…

Under a canopy of warm and sunny skies, more than 450 registered participants rolled out in over 150 festively decorated golf carts for the Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run. The highly anticipated event kicked off bright and early as carts began lining up at José’s Restaurant starting at 7:30 a.m., setting the stage for…

The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas.…

Gift cards are the undisputed heavyweights of polite obligation, functioning as tiny, prepaid rectangles of good intentions that we hand to each other before quietly condemning them to a dusty drawer, a coat pocket, or the shadowy underworld of the junk drawer. In fact, Americans are currently sitting on a staggering $23 billion to $27…

(Galveston News, August 10, 1966)Once there was a proposal to build a combination bridge and tunnel across Bolivar roads. The proposal, which would have linked the Island with Bolivar Peninsula, would have cost $14 million at the time. But when it was submitted to a vote in 1947, taxpayers had a choice of a tunnel…

I almost couldn’t get my boat out of the water the other day. Low tide and high wind combined to make the ramp where I launched very short. Oh, I had a backup plan, which involved calling my wife on my cell phone and having her come to the ramp where I launched and driving…

Surface water temperature is 87 degrees. This week the fishing was not as consistent as in previous weeks, as we have battled the SW winds, which have East Galveston Bay stirred up. One day we do well and the next day it is a struggle to find keepers. We are finding a few trout and…

We’ve all bought into the postcard lie. You lean back in your folding chair, prop your feet up, close your eyes, and prepare to be lulled to sleep by the gentle rhythm of crashing ocean waves. Then the Gulf Coast wind kicks in. Within thirty seconds, a rogue 25-mph gust sweeps across the dunes, bringing…

It took awhile to arrange, but we finally pulled it off! This summer, our family has been extremely busy. It’s not always easy to get everybody together at the same time, especially during summer. And so, it happened on Father’s Day that no one was around to celebrate. They did manage though to all call…

From the official establishment of federal protective services and historic space and computing advancements to somber wartime decisions and landmark civil rights legislation, this seven-day span reflects the dynamic evolution of the United States. Exploring these anniversaries offers a fascinating look at the foundational events that continue to shape the nation’s identity. August 4 August…

During a multi-agency training session at Swedes Park, Lieutenant Rodger Turner of the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department detailed the vital mechanics of rural water supply and foam application techniques. Drawing on over three decades of firefighting experience—including 21 years with the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department and 25 years on Dow Chemical’s industrial emergency…

The following is a summary of a Lunch & Learn presentation given by Rodger Turner, Lieutenant with the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department covering electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery fire safety, firefighter tactical responses, rescue hurdles, and public education. The conversation was a training session on the hazards of electric vehicles, e-bikes, e-scooters, power tools,…

Evia Island Provides Critical Sanctuary for Gulf Coast Bird Populations Amid the relentless economic hum of the Houston Ship Channel—one of the world’s busiest industrial waterways—a six-acre sanctuary rises from the shallow waters at the mouth of East Galveston Bay. Evia Island is not merely a geographical feature; it is a testament to successful ecological…

per·fect storm (noun)– a particularly bad or critical state of affairs, arising from a number of negative and unpredictable factors. A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term “perfect storm” is nearly synonymous with “worst case scenario,” although “worst case scenario” is usually used…

Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. The water clarity stained East of Stingaree, with better looking water towards the west. Once again, early am this week we shifted our focus towards trout on the flats over shell, and after the sun came up we ventured out to Open Water Reefs when the wind cooperated &…

Forget cornhole or volleyball. The undisputed #1 spectator sport on a busy holiday beach is watching people drive onto the soft sand. From the safety of your shaded canopy, you watch the drama unfold in real time. A city driver in a brand-new crossover approaches the deep, sugar-soft sand with unearned confidence. The passengers are…

Surprise Surprise! Our Granddaughter asked if she could come visit. Well, of course! She said she wanted to bring her Roommate-to-be. She wanted to show Aubrey how special the beach is and she wanted to share all the fun things and places she grew up with. When Addyson decided on Oklahoma University after visiting Oklahoma…

From the foundational signing of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of enduring national symbols to major aerospace milestones and defining political shifts, this seven-day span captures the dynamic evolution of American society, governance, and identity across the centuries. July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 August 1 August 2 August 3

For those who live on or visit the Bolivar Peninsula, emergency services are a lifeline. But few stop to think about the complex machinery keeping that safety net intact. Behind the scenes, managing the unique, interlocking puzzle of peninsula emergency response is Doug Saunders, the District Manager for Galveston County Emergency Services District (ESD) Number 2.…