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In the mid-1940s, America was introduced to a bizarre, fascinating, and totally off-the-rails idea known as The Shaver Mystery. According to its creator, Richard Sharpe Shaver, Earth’s ancient caverns are populated by sinister beings called “Deros” — degenerate descendants of an ancient alien race — who use bizarre ray machines to torment surface humans with […]
The results are in! The 2025 Golf Cart Poker Run T-Shirt Contest has officially announced its winning designs, submitted by creative 3rd–6th grade students from the local schools on Bolivar Peninsula. This year’s contest showcased a display of young talent, with imaginative and colorful designs inspired by beach life, golf carts, and community spirit. After […]
Naming a beach house can feel as meaningful as naming a child or a beloved pet. It’s not just a house—it’s your escape, your sanctuary, or, for the lucky few, your forever home by the sea. And that deserves a name with character. So how did you name your beach house? Was it a playful […]
By Linda Elissalde The Gardens of Versailles, Royal Botanic Gardens and Monet’s Garden are very famous. There is also the lost Garden of Eden. I remember when all we girls wanted to read Frances Hodgson Burnett’s THE SECRET GARDEN. MGM made a black and white movie version in 1949 with only the secret garden in […]
Each year on June 30, people around the world observe Asteroid Day, an awareness campaign dedicated to understanding the risks posed by asteroids and preparing for potential future impacts. The date commemorates the Tunguska event, a mysterious explosion that flattened nearly 800 square miles of forest in Siberia in 1908. Though no crater was found, […]
For most people who live on a coast, whenever a large storm is imminent there is one major question to be answered. That question can be found in a song by The Clash, Should I Stay or Should I Go: Should I stay or should I go now?Should I stay or should I go now?If […]
Surface water temperature has reached 85 degrees in East Galveston Bay, creating ideal conditions for catching Specks around protected shorelines, over scattered shell and Redfish along grass lines. The lighter jig heads and paddle-tailed lures are proving highly effective. Our clients are achieving great success using Fish Smack Popping corks with tails and topwater baits, […]
This week has witnessed pivotal moments that shaped nations, sparked revolutions, and celebrated human achievement. From decisive battles to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, June 24–30 is a period rich with historical significance. Whether it’s the birth of influential figures, or dramatic turning points in war and politics, these seven days offer a fascinating glimpse into the […]
Yep, those temps are heating up. I’m making sure I have my cell phone at all times, especially when my husband is out there in this heat. All his projects seem to be outside! We’re expecting the Grands for the 4th, so he’s out there putting up the new basketball hoop, striping lines for the […]
Dowsing, also known as water witching or divining, is the practice of using a forked stick, metal rods, or even a bent coat hanger to locate underground water sources. The idea is simple: when a dowser walks over a hidden vein of water, the stick or rods supposedly twitch, dip, or cross, signaling the presence […]