Category: News
[August 20, 2026] Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced today that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have signed a Construction Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate activities that support early implementation of the Coastal Texas Project (CTX). This agreement reflects the State of Texas’s ongoing commitment to […]
As a boat operator, you are responsible for your safety and the safety of your passengers. A first aid kit is not an item required by regulation, but it is highly recommended that you carry one, and it is also recommended that you carry plenty of water and beverages that can replace lost electrolytes as […]
Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. This week we spent most of our time fishing open water reefs all over the bay system and it paid off big time with Specks, Reds, and Sand Trout. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Soft Body Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/4 oz heads in light […]
Living by the ocean sounds romantic until you realize salt air is an aggressive, relentless monster that eats metal for breakfast. You bring a shiny, brand-new pickup truck down to the beach house. Six months later, it looks like an artifact recently recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic. Coastal air ages everything in dog […]
One of our most favorite things to do in the evening. That’s when PawPaw decides he’s done doing whatever downstairs and it’s time to have a beer, sometimes two! Merry joins us if we can coax her out of the A/C for a while. This is when we usually discuss important stuff and try to […]
Historical Window American History reveals how late-summer moments shape the nation’s trajectory. Spanning autumn developments, period from September 1 to 7 has served as a crucible for political, social, and industrial shifts. September 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7
What do you get when a bunch of cowboys trade in their bucking chutes for golf carts and tee off for a great cause? A whole lot of friendly competition, community spirit, and a few unique twists you won’t find on any ordinary PGA tour. The Bolivar Arena Association (BAA) recently hosted its inaugural golf […]
The saltwater of Crystal Beach, Texas, has been in my family’s blood for over two decades. Ever since I met my wife, the Bolivar Peninsula has been our anchor—the backdrop to twenty years of family memories. I’ve watched monsters pulled from the surf, gone charter fishing in the bay, hand-line caught blue crabs with string, […]
For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous year’s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist’s estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are near record highs again. These new population reports are good news for hunters hitting the […]
Electronic Tax Statements The deadline to sign up to receive a 2026 property tax statement via electronic mail (email) is September 15th. Visit the GCTO website at www.galcotax.com and click the large red button to search for your account(s). At the account homepage, scroll to the bottom and click on Register to Receive Electronic Tax Statements. […]