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The Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the longest-running community science bird survey in the world, administered by the National Audubon Society.The primary purpose is to collect data on the population, status, and distribution of birds in the Western Hemisphere during the early winter. The CBC is held annually from December 14 to January 5, […]
Every state has one — that catchy, sometimes confusing nickname that shows up on license plates, souvenirs, and state fair banners. From “The Lone Star State” to “The Nutmeg State,” these nicknames capture everything from geography and history to pure local pride. But not all of them make sense… and some are just plain weird. […]
It is not enough to just own a boat; you must have your papers with you. It’s no different from driving a car. You have to have your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance to drive a car. Let’s look at the papers you are required to have when operating a boat. Boat Registration […]
A Strange, Slightly Hilarious Moment in Modern ArtJust when you think you’ve seen everything in the world of high-end art, South Florida delivers something so bizarre, so wonderfully unhinged, that it forces you to stop, blink twice, and ask, “Is that… Jeff Bezos’ face on a robot dog?” Yes. Yes, it is. At this year’s […]
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry signed an order that terminates the burn ban issued by the County on October 21, 2025. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) average for Galveston County was 395 on December 2nd, 2025. The KBDI scale ranges from 0 to 800, with 800 representing extremely dry conditions. Additional rainfall is expected this […]
I’ve always said, “I love the cold weather!” I guess that was before my body changed it’s internal temperature. Does a body do stuff like that? I keep the heater in my office on all the time! I never put my winter clothes away; I may wear a sweatshirt to work even in August. I’ve […]
The week of December 9th through the 15th is significant in American history, bookended by colonial milestones and culminating in the ratification of the nation’s foundational rights. This period highlights moments of political firsts, critical war decisions, and major constitutional developments, including the establishment of the Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court’s role in […]
From Houston High-Rise to Coastal Heart When Shauna Williams first stepped onto Bolivar Peninsula as a permanent resident, she did not arrive with a grand blueprint or perfectly polished business plan. She arrived with grit, instinct, and a deep love for retail. What has unfolded since then is a story that feels perfectly at home […]
The annual Bolivar Christmas Market at Swedes Park was a huge success this past Saturday, officially kicking off the holiday season on the peninsula! Despite the cool and breezy day, the atmosphere was warm, joyful, and filled with festive spirit. Shoppers started arriving promptly at 10:00 am, eager to browse the offerings from nearly two […]
By Linda ElissaldeLamar University was born as South Park Junior College in 1923 with 125 students. In 1932 it became Lamar Junior College to honor “Father of Texas Education” Mirabeau B. Lamar. Lamar State College of Technology, the first junior college in Texas to become a state supported four-year institution, occurred in 1951. Gilbert Rhodes […]