Category: News
Check out the upcoming events on Bolivar Peninsula—there’s always something going on! From community gatherings and outdoor adventures, the calendar is packed with fun for everyone. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss out.
Winter along the Bolivar Peninsula doesn’t mean saying goodbye to your garden. Thanks to the region’s mild coastal climate, you can keep color and life thriving well into the cooler months with a few smart choices and some Gulf Coast know-how. Cool-Season Color Some of the most rewarding blooms of the year come when temperatures […]
Long overdue! We had the pleasure of company with The Littles this past weekend. Always a hoot! I had an appointment with the piano mover, so I was killing time in town, doing some shopping and stuff. As I was wheeling through HEB, I received his phone call. “Where are you,” I asked. Well, it […]
The week of January 20th to January 26th serves as a significant window into the American narrative, marked by the solemnity of executive transitions, the expansion of civil rights, and the pioneering spirit of industry and exploration. This week is most famously defined by Inauguration Day, the quadrennial ritual that ensures the peaceful transfer of […]
In the world of modern education, a school superintendent is often viewed as a corporate executive who navigates high-level policy, manages massive budgets, and moves through boardrooms. However, for Dr. David Walker, Superintendent of High Island Independent School District, the reality of the job is much closer to home. It often involves a broom, a wrench, and […]
On Wednesday afternoon, High Island Independent School District marked a major milestone with a celebratory groundbreaking for a new Elementary and High School campus. The event signaled the beginning of a long awaited project made possible by a $27.9 million bond issue approved by voters in May. The entire student body took part in the occasion, creating […]
By Gerry LangOur Annual “Ministerial Alliance ANGEL TREE Christmas” outreach was a beautiful 2025 success. Our generous churches kindly adopted 106 High Island & Crenshaw youth. Each shopper personally shopped & purchased requested items to wear for their adopted Angel. TEAM “HOLIDAY BEACH” Subdivision took the ‘25 challenge. This Team raised $3800 to fund the […]
Get ready for the grand finale! We’ve reached the third and final installment of our movie quote challenge, and we are closing things out with a star-studded lineup of cinema’s most unforgettable lines. From chilling culinary preferences to the high-octane bravado, this final round spans decades of filmmaking history. Whether you are channel-surfing through the […]
The waters that define our very way of life on the Bolivar Peninsula have a new, official name, at least according to the federal government. On January 20, 2025, an Executive Order officially directed all federal agencies to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” As we settle into 2026, this shift […]
Get ready to pass a good time this Saturday at Swedes Park Pavilion for the annual Courir de Mardi Gras! This vibrant community celebration brings the “real Mardi Gras” to life with a traditional Chicken Run and a high-energy Gumbo Cook-off featuring public tastings for all. The air will be filled with the rhythmic sounds […]