Category: News
I hope you’ve all been Nice and Not Naughty. Rumor has it that the Jolly Ol’ Elf Himself will be gracing our little community this next week. He’s scheduled to be arriving in high fashion all around town. The Eagles, The Big Store, What to my wondering eyes should appear Santa & one of his […]
This week in history is a dramatic intersection of foundational American moments, pivotal military conflicts, and leaps in human innovation. The week begins with colonial and massive strides in mobility and space. Significant U.S. constitutional history was also made, while the nation saw its first state secession. December 16 December 17 December 18 December 19 […]
Maintaining a 20+ acre public park is a monumental task, requiring dedication, specialized equipment, and countless hours of labor. This year-round obligation involves everything from weekly summertime mowing—a necessity in the lush Texas climate—to constant trimming and the meticulous upkeep of all machinery. But Swedes Park, a community green space, is managed not by a […]
The calendar may have changed weeks ago, but Crystal Beach is wearing its true winter coat. On a cold, breezy morning—the kind that tugs at your collar—the change from the heat-soaked days of summer is starkly evident in the desolate landscape. On the sandy shore, the silence is profound. Looking south toward Galveston and north […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: Fairly uneventful week in the end. Most assets are basically where they were seven days ago, except US bond yields, which are up. Stocks/Equities: All indices slightly up. Gold/Silver: Gold basically level, silver up slightly. Cryptocurrency: A […]
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 […]