Wind and Weather Weather in general is one of the most important factors in our lives. We need to know what the weather forecast is so we can dress accordingly as well as act accordingly. The cause of most weather phenomena is uneven heating of the earth’s surface. Wind and weather are almost the same…

Surface water temperature 53 degrees. The water clarity is good for East Galveston Bay, with some of the clearest water in the back lakes we have seen in a good while. The common theme again this week, wind and a little more wind. On our morning trips we have fished falling tides, catching some solid…

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What else do you on a frigid day like this? Well, other than making chili, I decided to start a puzzle. Come to think of it, I guess it’s been two years since we dragged out the puzzle table. Probably because I haven’t bought a new puzzle in a long time. This year, a friend…

Ah, New Year’s resolutions—the promises we make to ourselves after the post-holiday haze of eggnog, sugar cookies, and Netflix binges. January 1st dawns like a crisp blank page, and we eagerly write down our intentions for a better, brighter version of ourselves. Fast forward a few weeks, and that once hopeful list has somehow migrated…

By J. Lee Austin, MD For those dear readers here in Galveston County/Bolivar, wondering who in the world I am and what the heck I am doing here, this note’s for you. For my Substack readers around the world, no worries, I love you too 😉 I’m not from The Peninsula, but I got here…

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In fourth grade, my brown construction paper airplane soared 40 feet, earning me a legendary victory. Decades later, I discovered John Collins’ record-breaking paper plane, “The Suzanne,” which flew 226 feet. His precise folds, wide wings, and expert throwing technique prove that even simple paper planes can reach extraordinary heights.

How America’s National Bird Was Chosen The bald eagle, a symbol synonymous with American strength and resilience, wasn’t always the official national symbol of the United States—at least not in a formal legal sense. That changed when President Biden signed a law solidifying the bald eagle as America’s official national bird, finally putting to rest…

By Linda Elissalde Is there anything she cannot do? Dr. Melanie Wallace has more talents than one can ever articulate. She is sister, wife, mother, grandmother, cellist, teacher, principal, chef, artist, party giver, actress, church class teacher, and provider of a life changing experience at the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse near her home. I…