Category: News

Surprise Surprise! Our Granddaughter asked if she could come visit. Well, of course! She said she wanted to bring her Roommate-to-be. She wanted to show Aubrey how special the beach is and she wanted to share all the fun things and places she grew up with. When Addyson decided on Oklahoma University after visiting Oklahoma […]

From the foundational signing of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of enduring national symbols to major aerospace milestones and defining political shifts, this seven-day span captures the dynamic evolution of American society, governance, and identity across the centuries. July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 August 1 August 2 August 3

For those who live on or visit the Bolivar Peninsula, emergency services are a lifeline. But few stop to think about the complex machinery keeping that safety net intact. Behind the scenes, managing the unique, interlocking puzzle of peninsula emergency response is Doug Saunders, the District Manager for Galveston County Emergency Services District (ESD) Number 2. […]

If you’ve ever walked along our beautiful beaches and spotted a majestic pelican tangled in fishing line or an injured shorebird unable to fly, you know that heartbreaking feeling of wanting to help but not knowing who to call. Enter the Bolivar Bird & Wildlife Response Team—a newly organized grassroots group dedicated to coordinating the rescue […]

In this heartfelt letter, Houston Audubon President and CEO Jed Aplaca expresses appreciation to Carlis Cole, President of Keep Bolivar Beautiful, for help in the successful protection of the Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary. Highlighting the conclusion of an ambitious fundraising campaign, Aplaca celebrates the preservation of this coastal habitat and outlines future efforts to restore […]

By Linda ElissaldeWho is Delightful Dora? I had a delightful time interviewing this delightful lady. She was once a little tomboy who rode horses, played tennis, ran track and enjoyed racquet ball. Young Dora also loved animals, gardening and quilting. She lived on a farm with her wonderful family that included one sister and two […]

Coastal areas have unique importance for many species wildlife—especially birds—offering critical breeding sites as well as rich sources of food for migratory stopovers. Booming coastal development and recreational use of beaches are eroding vital habitat and greatly reducing the areas where birds can feed and nest. You can help birds, and other wildlife, by ensuring […]

There is a considerable amount of dredging going on in the Houston Ship Channel and the Galveston Channel right now. These dredging operations have large discharge pipes running all over the place. Slow down and increase your lookouts. The Station Galveston Flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary operates out of the USCG Station Galveston […]

We love our local grocery spots, especially on a busy Friday afternoon when everyone is stocking up for the weekend. The stores are packed, the carts are full, and everyone is trying to navigate the aisles efficiently. Enter the “Aisle Drifter.” This is the shopper who parks their cart perfectly sideways in the middle of […]

Our sweet girl, the Fur Baby, has turned her back on me. Now, when I mention Laundry, she runs the other way. She used to be my loyal partner when it came to laundry. She loved to chew on the dryer sheets I accidentally dropped. Nowadays, since we collapsed the kennel and stashed it up […]