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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 […]
Let’s talk about the polar vortex in simple terms. It sounds like a superhero name, but it’s really just a big, fast-moving circle of air that spins around the North Pole high up in the sky. When this circle of wind is strong and healthy, it acts like a fence, keeping all the super-cold Arctic […]
I hope all my American recipients had an enjoyable and relaxing Thanksgiving this week. The US financial markets were closed all day Thursday and half a day on Friday. We’ve since erected our Christmas Tree (all three feet of it) and started watching the classic British sitcom hour long Christmas specials. I love December. TL/DR […]
By Bruce Cline, Gulf Coast Home LoansIf you’ve lived or owned property on the Bolivar Peninsula long enough, you already know the market out here can change direction quicker than a pelican diving for a morning mullet. And while we’re not seeing a rush of investors at the moment, a few early signs suggest 2026 […]
“The Twelve Gifts of Christmas” is a song parody written and sung by Allan Sherman in 1963. It is based on the classic Christmas song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” and I always substituted Sherman’s gifts when singing the original classic, but under my breath, of course. For this column I will substitute some safe […]