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Surface water temperature is 87 degrees. We are spending a good amount of time fishing over shell beds with active bait working in the area and catching good numbers of Specks and Sand Trout on most days when the conditions line up. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Swim Baits, and Tails with […]
The oversized beach bag is a marvel of spatial distortion. You load it up in the morning: towels on top, sunscreen in the side pocket, keys safely stored away. Simple. Two hours later, that bag becomes a black hole. You need one thing—say, the lip balm or the truck keys. You stick your hand in, […]
With eight grands, there’s never a dull moment. We have them stretched out from 9-years-old to mid-twenties. We’re about to embark on another school year, it won’t be long now. Our two oldest are grown, graduated, one is married and the other just living it up! Both are employed and doing quite well, one in […]
From the monumental ratification of the constitutional amendment that secured women’s right to vote to the dramatic trial of the century for early aviation, and from the ashes of a burning capital during the War of 1812 to the admission of the 50th state, the dates spanning August 18 through August 24 trace the evolving […]
The Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp was organized in 1973 “to foster and create a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.” Each year an average of 40 youths (boys and girls) visit Texas to attend the Julien Hyer Camp, giving each attending youth the opportunity to learn about other peoples of […]
“There was this teacher who believed in me.” Why are the busy bees at Bay Vue Second Going Resale Store, under the leadership of Fran Griffin, Jane Loose, Teresa Close and Esther Sarabia, working so hard sorting and selling items donated by a generous community? It could be because much of the proceeds from their […]
John Louis “Jack” Haigh, 87, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, in McKinney, Texas. He lived a life filled with laughter, love, service, and a desire to lend a hand. Whether he was fishing, building projects, pulling a prank, or spending time with family, Jack embraced life with humor, generosity, and a heart for […]
The Farmers’ Almanac has released its official long-range winter weather outlook for 2026, warning Americans to prepare for a season defined by “sharp contrasts, active storm tracks, and surprises.” The outlook for the Southern Tier—specifically Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast—focuses on a wet, highly active storm track paired with periodic surges of arctic air. National Overview: A Season […]
September will be here before you know it, the beginning of our “sweet season” here on the peninsula. What better way to kick it off than to come out to Swedes Pavilion on September 19, 2026, from 10 – 3, to join the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation at their annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. […]
If you frequent the coast, you know the haunting, melancholic sight: a solitary left-foot flip-flop or a waterlogged canvas sneaker sitting completely abandoned in the sand, miles from civilization. It is the ultimate seaside enigma. How does a shoe get so egregiously separated from its partner? Forensic beach experts suggest a few leading theories: So, […]