Category: News
Well, it’s that time of year when we revert from Daylight Savings Time back to Standard Time. Using the old saying, spring ahead and fall back, we turn our clocks back an hour. Fall sneaks up slowly on us here on the Texas Gulf; water temperatures begin to get cooler. It’s a gradual effect, but […]
Surface water temperature is 72 degrees. We have started out fishing shoreline shell beds for Trout and Redfish before daylight. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/8 oz heads or rigged weedless depending upon where the fish are positioning themselves, as well as under a popping cork with a 12” leader. The […]
You spot a suspicious shadow on your pristine front lawn via the doorbell camera at 6:00 AM, capturing the exact moment a neighbor’s golden retriever leaves a calling card while the owner casually keeps walking without breaking stride. Now you are left pacing your own porch like a homicide detective, reviewing high-definition footage of a stranger in […]
It seems the weeks are zooming by. I love the weekends so much and I can’t help planning what I need to get, where I need to go. This Saturday, I awoke early and caught the 8:30 ferry. I had seen a new shop that opened on the Strand, Lost Girls Mercantile. I was way […]
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.
From the founding visions published in The Federalist Papers to the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, the week highlights the building of American democratic institutions and cultural identity. It also remembers profound moments of technological innovation—such as the creation of the early internet on ARPANET and the flight of the Spruce Goose—alongside legendary political […]
Looking back on this past August, locals and visitors alike fondly remember a lively day filled with decorated golf carts, spirited competition, and community fun. But beyond the laughter and festivities, the annual Golf Cart Poker Run was driven by a noble purpose: supporting the local organizations that keep our community thriving and safe. Thanks […]
The High Island High School volleyball team is heading to San Antonio this Thursday for the TCAL Division 2A State Tournament, entering the competition with high expectations as the division’s top-seeded team. Before last Wednesday’s practice, the team received a special visit from Katie (Osten) Wiseman—a High Island graduate, retired educator, former coach, and motivational […]
Juanita Jean “Jeanie” Turk, 81, of Sour Lake, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 17, 2026, at The Arboretum of Winnie, just one day before her 82nd birthday. Jeanie was born on October 18, 1944, in Decatur, Alabama, to Charles Ray Thomas and Eunice Parker. She was a devoted wife, loving mother […]
Early voting has officially kicked off, giving local residents the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Voting early is one of the easiest ways to beat the crowds, fit voting into your schedule, and ensure your voice is heard in this election. Bolivar Peninsula residents can cast their early votes at the […]