If you’ve ever walked along our beautiful beaches and spotted a majestic pelican tangled in fishing line or an injured shorebird unable to fly, you know that heartbreaking feeling of wanting to help but not knowing who to call. Enter the Bolivar Bird & Wildlife Response Team—a newly organized grassroots group dedicated to coordinating the rescue…

In this heartfelt letter, Houston Audubon President and CEO Jed Aplaca expresses appreciation to Carlis Cole, President of Keep Bolivar Beautiful, for help in the successful protection of the Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary. Highlighting the conclusion of an ambitious fundraising campaign, Aplaca celebrates the preservation of this coastal habitat and outlines future efforts to restore…

By Linda ElissaldeWho is Delightful Dora? I had a delightful time interviewing this delightful lady. She was once a little tomboy who rode horses, played tennis, ran track and enjoyed racquet ball. Young Dora also loved animals, gardening and quilting. She lived on a farm with her wonderful family that included one sister and two…

Coastal areas have unique importance for many species wildlife—especially birds—offering critical breeding sites as well as rich sources of food for migratory stopovers. Booming coastal development and recreational use of beaches are eroding vital habitat and greatly reducing the areas where birds can feed and nest. You can help birds, and other wildlife, by ensuring…

There is a considerable amount of dredging going on in the Houston Ship Channel and the Galveston Channel right now. These dredging operations have large discharge pipes running all over the place. Slow down and increase your lookouts. The Station Galveston Flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary operates out of the USCG Station Galveston…

We love our local grocery spots, especially on a busy Friday afternoon when everyone is stocking up for the weekend. The stores are packed, the carts are full, and everyone is trying to navigate the aisles efficiently. Enter the “Aisle Drifter.” This is the shopper who parks their cart perfectly sideways in the middle of…

Our sweet girl, the Fur Baby, has turned her back on me. Now, when I mention Laundry, she runs the other way. She used to be my loyal partner when it came to laundry. She loved to chew on the dryer sheets I accidentally dropped. Nowadays, since we collapsed the kennel and stashed it up…

From the fiery early clashes of the Civil War and the tactical amphibious landings of World War II to major legal milestones and the dramatic political showdowns of the late 20th century, this week captures the nation’s ongoing evolution. These dates reflect how domestic policy, institutional checks and balances, and major historical turning points continually…

Wiggle Room on Water, Bottlenecks on Land For the first time in nearly a decade, the local water system is operating under a clean bill of health from state regulators. At a recent public bi-annual meeting, leadership from the Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District (SUD) dropped a major milestone: the district is officially in 100%…

Whether you’re out for a sunrise shell hunt, catching up with friends while the tide rolls in, or just soaking up the rhythmic therapy of the Gulf’s surf, our beach days are usually all about relaxation and rejuvenation. But every once in a while, your stroll might take a turn when you come face-to-face with…

Imagine a world where you never have to scramble around the house resetting the oven clock, the microwave, and your car’s dashboard twice a year. That reality might be closer than you think. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is officially expected to consider a vote on the Sunshine Protection Act . The bill aims to make…

Grab your clubs and get ready for a fantastic day on the greens! Bolivar Arena Association invites you to the 1st Annual BAA Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at The Ranch “Wallis Smith” Community Golf Course. The action kicks off with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start, and whether you are a seasoned pro…

Whether you are setting up a lawn chair on the sand or pulling out a telescope on the deck, the next two weeks offer an incredible lineup of celestial events. Warm summer nights paired with open coastal horizons make mid-to-late July the perfect window to turn your eyes to the heavens. From a perfectly dark…

What a spectacular evening this past Saturday at the Eagles, buzzing with joy to celebrate Dave Harrison’s milestone 80th birthday! It was a true family affair, filled with laughter and love as Dave was joined by his sons, daughters-in-law, his cherished granddaughters and grandsons, nieces, nephews, and even a special shout-out to his great-grandson on…

For most people who live on a coast, whenever a large storm is imminent there is one major question to be answered. That question can be found in a song by The Clash, Should I Stay or Should I Go: Should I stay or should I go now?Should I stay or should I go now?If…

Surface water temperature 85 degrees in East Galveston Bay. We have once again been catching good numbers of fish over the past week, making memories with some great vacationing families. If you see nervous bait flipping on the surface the fish are close by, if not, move on to another spot, after making a few…

We all know that living near the coastal marshes means dealing with a few bugs. It’s part of the price we pay for paradise. But there are some summer evenings where the local mosquitoes seem to have graduated from mere pests to a genetically modified “Super-Breed” that laughs in the face of maximum-strength bug spray.…

Maybe that’s the stage I’m in these days. July and especially August are what I consider the hottest days of summer! I probably won’t even venture out next month. Times have changed though lately, or perhaps my body has changed. Maybe it’s my office standing at 68 degrees. I’m constantly freezing. I wear my winter…

The Gulf of America commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on July 15. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division uses data collected during routine bag seines and trawl sampling in June to determine a reopening date for the commercial shrimp season that best…