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Recreational Boating Safety – Where’s the Beach?
I live in a resort community on a 21-mile long narrow peninsula on the Gulf of Mexico. My house is raised 21 feet above sea level on pilings. From my deck I can look one way and see ships go by, and the other way and see tugs pushing barges in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).…
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Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report
Surface water temperature 83 degrees in East Galveston Bay. As in previous weeks, the Water clarity is normal. We are still finding good numbers of trout on the protected Shorelines over shell pockets, and are having to weed thru a large number of small fish to find the solid females, as well as Redfish along…
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And the Beat Goes On
We’re all still a-buzz about the wedding. As usual, I had a blast, I love weddings. The music was great, the food fantastic, I made all my grandsons dance with me, even Dax! I guess the next time I’ll get the opportunity, it’ll be at their weddings. Below is a pic of just our family.…
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This Week In History
From Mars to Mount Pinatubo, this week marks pivotal moments in law and order, exploration, and natural history. A week of triumphs, tragedies, and transformative events. June 10 – Opportunity’s Farewell NASA’s Opportunity rover sent its final signal after a phenomenal 14-year mission exploring Mars, ending its journey on this day in 2018. June 11 – Honor…
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The Incredible Patricia Ellen Poyer Hagstrom
January 30, 1939 – May 10, 2025 By Linda Elissalde Patricia “Patty” Hagstrom was definitely one of a kind. Most of Bolivar Peninsula remember her as an internationally recognized artist. Many of us sport her first place winning designs on Mardi Gras and Crab Fest tee-shirts. Her art adorns local beach establishments and houses. For…
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Life’s a Beach…Albeit With a Few Minor Caveats
By J. Lee Austin, MD Summer’s finally here and as always, ‘tis the season of vacay … to happy places like mountains, beaches, or theme parks, to name but a few. Since I’m nowhere near the Rockies or Disneyland (a human trap built by a mouse), today’s meandering ramble is about the Beach. The recently…
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Hope for the Future
By Linda Elissalde Sometimes we sit around and think of all the bad things that happen. Sometimes we sit around and think that things were better in the past. Sometimes we grumble about the youth of today. Well, if we do that, I have a suggestion of something that will make you feel much more…
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The “Not So Lazy” Lazy Ladies
By Linda Elissalde Summer is just around the corner so THE LAZY LADIES WATER AEROBICS group threw a party to welcome their return to the pool. Linda Chesser, with help from neighbor Amy Lail and aerobics instructor Elinor Tinsley, hosted this delightful event. Linda and Ron Chesser graciously welcomed all to their beautiful outdoor swimming…
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Recreational Boating Safety – The Best Boat for You
It’s getting to be the time of year when people begin to look at boats. There are boat shows all over the place, and boat shows are one of the best ways to see what is new out there in the recreational boating world. The first time you visit a boat show you will be…
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Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report
Surface water temperature 80 degrees. The water clarity is very good for East Galveston Bay, with average clarity throughout the bay system. The redfish bite was excellent again for us this week, around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures & tails under…
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