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On the Bolivar Peninsula, education has always been about more than textbooks and tests. For Principal Tracie Camp of Crenshaw School, it’s about shaping young lives, adapting to change, and staying rooted in a community she calls home. From Austin to BolivarCamp grew up in Austin before moving to Bolivar at age 14 when her […]
Hook, Line, and Sinker: The Hottest Fishing Event on the Coast is Here! The shores of the Bolivar Peninsula are set to come alive with the thrill of competition as the highly anticipated Bolivar Beatdown shark and bull red fishing tournament casts off this Thursday and runs through Sunday. The excitement is already building, with […]
As a Baby Boomer, I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years—from black-and-white TVs to smartphones, from rotary phones to video calls with grandkids. But sometimes, it feels like the world is moving faster than I can keep up! Every few years, there’s a new “generation” with its own slang, trends, and ways of […]
By J. Lee Austin Like most, I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. Abruptly leaving home at the wet age of eighteen due to an abusive step-father, I had no plan. Didn’t even know there was such a thing as a plan … color me aimlessly adrift in a […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. (Aug 22, 2025) TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: I’d already written my overview stating that the markets were mostly down this week-however, that was prior to one of the biggest single day pumps across all asset classes I’ve ever seen-which occurred today, […]
The allure of coastal living lies in the serene beauty that surrounds it, making the outdoor spaces just as significant as the interiors. Whether it’s a cozy retreat or an entertaining space, the craftsmanship of your decking can enhance the aesthetic while being practical. Crafting a coastal deck involves selecting materials that withstand the salty […]
Whenever you climb into your car, you usually don’t give much thought to rain, wind, and fire. After all, it’s an enclosed vehicle (unless you have the top off or down), most cars can handle moderate wind, and cars usually don’t develop fires in normal use. Before you push away from the dock in your […]
Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. The water clarity is average for East Galveston Bay. This week we shifted our focus towards redfish in the shallows, and they did not disappoint with great catches over the last week. Active bait in the area is important, so if you don’t see bait or signs of life, […]
Forget those quaint bake sales your neighbor brags about elsewhere, folks gather for competitions that sound like someone lost a bet and everyone else just showed up for the laugh. Some clubs toss out the usual playbook of medals and rules and instead, set the stage for chaos where the stranger the event, the better […]
Lovely, my favorite time of year, and I’m looking forward to all kinds of stuff, not just cooler weather. Like Ghost on the Coast will be the Saturday before Halloween, probably the 25th unless they decide to have it on Friday, October 31st, but I doubt it. The Cultural Foundation Market the 20th of September. […]