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Surface water temperature is 87 degrees. This week the fishing was not as consistent as in previous weeks, as we have battled the SW winds, which have East Galveston Bay stirred up. One day we do well and the next day it is a struggle to find keepers. We are finding a few trout and […]

We’ve all bought into the postcard lie. You lean back in your folding chair, prop your feet up, close your eyes, and prepare to be lulled to sleep by the gentle rhythm of crashing ocean waves. Then the Gulf Coast wind kicks in. Within thirty seconds, a rogue 25-mph gust sweeps across the dunes, bringing […]

It took awhile to arrange, but we finally pulled it off! This summer, our family has been extremely busy. It’s not always easy to get everybody together at the same time, especially during summer. And so, it happened on Father’s Day that no one was around to celebrate. They did manage though to all call […]

From the official establishment of federal protective services and historic space and computing advancements to somber wartime decisions and landmark civil rights legislation, this seven-day span reflects the dynamic evolution of the United States. Exploring these anniversaries offers a fascinating look at the foundational events that continue to shape the nation’s identity. August 4 August […]

During a multi-agency training session at Swedes Park, Lieutenant Rodger Turner of the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department detailed the vital mechanics of rural water supply and foam application techniques. Drawing on over three decades of firefighting experience—including 21 years with the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department and 25 years on Dow Chemical’s industrial emergency […]

The following is a summary of a Lunch & Learn presentation given by Rodger Turner, Lieutenant with the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department covering electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery fire safety, firefighter tactical responses, rescue hurdles, and public education. The conversation was a training session on the hazards of electric vehicles, e-bikes, e-scooters, power tools, […]

Evia Island Provides Critical Sanctuary for Gulf Coast Bird Populations Amid the relentless economic hum of the Houston Ship Channel—one of the world’s busiest industrial waterways—a six-acre sanctuary rises from the shallow waters at the mouth of East Galveston Bay. Evia Island is not merely a geographical feature; it is a testament to successful ecological […]

per·fect storm (noun)– a particularly bad or critical state of affairs, arising from a number of negative and unpredictable factors. A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term “perfect storm” is nearly synonymous with “worst case scenario,” although “worst case scenario” is usually used […]

Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. The water clarity stained East of Stingaree, with better looking water towards the west. Once again, early am this week we shifted our focus towards trout on the flats over shell, and after the sun came up we ventured out to Open Water Reefs when the wind cooperated & […]

Forget cornhole or volleyball. The undisputed #1 spectator sport on a busy holiday beach is watching people drive onto the soft sand. From the safety of your shaded canopy, you watch the drama unfold in real time. A city driver in a brand-new crossover approaches the deep, sugar-soft sand with unearned confidence. The passengers are […]