After the Arctic Blast this past week, we had quite a drop in Surface Water temperatures, however by Saturday Temperatures were back up to 48 degrees. The water clarity is still good for East Galveston Bay considering all the North Winds we have encountered. The low tides have forced us to adjust our target areas,…

The concept of ancient astronauts, or extraterrestrials influencing early human civilizations, is one of the most enduring and controversial ideas in pseudoscience. Popularized by authors like Erich von Däniken in his 1968 bestseller Chariots of the Gods?, the theory proposes that many ancient structures, myths, and technological advancements were the result of extraterrestrial guidance. While…

And it did! Wasn’t it beautiful? Can we depend on Snow every 4 years? I hope so! My boss texted me, “Stay home!” So, I did. What fun to stay in jammies until 10 in the morning. Didn’t lose internet, so it was easy to work from home. For two days! He, the boss, was…

By Elinor Tinsley On January 15, 2025, the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation, along with the Eagles 3719 and the generous use of their event room, were pleased to present a book signing of our own local author, Brenda Lewis. Brenda’s book was available at Amazon in mid-November and she quickly sold out of her first…

The Texas Crab Festival Committee selected the winners in the annual Texas Crab Festival T-Shirt Art Contest for 2025. They want to extend a warm and friendly thank you to all the talented artists who participated. The creativity and imagination displayed in each submission showcased diverse talents and reflected the spirit of our beloved Festival…

And Baffle the World Against All Odds and Common Sense By J. Lee Austin, MD Those of you playing along at home may have detected a recurrent theme running through my gripping tales of death defiant capers. In the psychiatric journals I think they call it Chronic Intractable Imbecility. Today’s yarn abides the pattern, so…

Participate in a 50/50 drawing to help raise funds for the non-profit Crystal Beach Cemetery. All funds will go the maintenance of the cemetery grounds. Buy your ticket now at the Eagles. The winning ticket will be drawn on March 1, 2025 at the Eagles after the Mardi Gras Parade. The winner does not need…

The Bermuda Triangle has fascinated people for decades. This stretch of ocean, shaped like a triangle between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, is famous for stories of disappearing ships and planes. But what’s the truth behind the mystery? Let’s take a closer look at the facts and myths.  The Claim: Strange Things Happen Here People…

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…

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