Category: News
It was another exciting weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula as the annual Saltwater Slam Fishing Tournament returned to Stingaree Restaurant & Marina. The event brought together anglers of all ages for a day filled with competition, camaraderie, and plenty of fish tales. The Main Event Twelve fishing teams launched early Saturday morning, chasing the elusive triple crown of […]
Get ready to showcase your baking skills for a great cause! The High Island High School Senior Class is hosting a classic Cake Walk at the upcoming Fall Festival, and they need your help to make it a huge success. The Cake Walk is a fun festival tradition, but it can’t happen without a generous […]
The bottle tree, a captivating piece of folk art found prominently in the American South, is far more than just a colorful garden ornament. This tradition carries centuries of spiritual significance and cultural history, tracing its roots back to ancient practices in Africa. History and Origin The tradition of hanging glass vessels in trees to […]
A Celebration of Heritage and FunAnother Texas autumn came and went with the familiar sight of Big Tex towering over Fair Park, welcoming millions of visitors to the 2025 State Fair of Texas. The fair ran from September 26 through October 19, marking its 139th year as one of the nation’s most iconic and longest-running state […]
Locals Have Found New Ways to Have FunWeekends at Crystal Beach are not what they used to be! The age-old combination of sand, sun, and seafood continues to attract people, but locals have begun introducing fresh new layers in the way they spend their leisure time. Outdoor traditions are mixed with tech-inspired activities, live music […]
The Five SensesWhen we think of human senses we think of the usual senses of hearing, seeing, taste, touch and smell. We use our experiences with these senses to live our everyday lives, but we also use them to navigate new experiences such as operating a boat. All five senses require input from our surroundings, […]
This past weekend, our Tampa son-in-law came to town to see their new house. Purchased sight unseen, approved by Kelly’s sister. Leigh breathed a sigh of relief. They LOVE IT! PawPaw picked up Michael from the airport early Friday morning and they went to work on the house. Hanging all the curtain rods and towel […]
When we first started to plan this trip, we were not planning on going into Utah and Arizona, but when we decided to take our own car and drive all the way, we figured we would just see as much as we could while we were out on the road. I have to admit, by […]
From the launch of “Old Ironsides” to the opening of the New York City subway, this week is packed with milestones that shaped the world. Political standoffs, bold inventions, and moments of courage mark the days ahead—each a reminder of how far we’ve come and how history continues to influence our present. Here are some of the most notable events that occurred between October 21 and October 27.
The annual Galveston ARToberFEST is an open-air celebration of creativity featuring over 100 exceptional artists from across the nation, showing a diverse array of fine arts, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and more. Now in its 28th, year the festival will take place on October 18th and 19th, 2025, along Galveston’s Postoffice Street, between 21st […]