Category: News
Crystal Beach, Texas—a place where sunrises over the Gulf glisten, laughter floats on the breeze, and families build memories in the sand. But sometimes, there’s something else left behind: trash. Empty beer cans shimmering like sad little trophies of a party gone too far, chip bags playing tag in the wind, and the occasional rogue […]
Get ready for the most fun you can have on a golf cart while supporting a great cause! Mark your calendars for August 2, 2025, and rev up your golf carts for a day of sun, fun, and friendly competition at the Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run. Don’t Miss Out on This Year’s Exciting […]
The New Boating Accident Statistics Are In! Nathan Johnson (The Jerk) was excited about the new phone book being in because his name was in the phone book and that proved that he was somebody. Similarly, the new Coast Guard Boating Accident Statistics are in, and we are excited, too, but not necessarily in a […]
Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. This past week we have burned a good deal of gas and time taking the 40 min ride over to the Jettys to finding a solid am trout bite. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/8 oz heads in light colors. Our […]
There’s nothing like the 4th of July with family and fire works! We had all that and a bag of chips! Thanks to my sweet Leigh Boot Bottom, I have a ton of pictures to share with y’all. We don’t do much beach sitting unless we have a whole group of family with us, but […]
As Texas, the nation and the world watched the events of July 4th in the Texas Hill Country unfold, our hearts just broke, not only was it a massive disaster, but it involved children. When I first heard the news, I just got sick to my stomach. You see, the area of the flood is […]
Ever wished you could observe eagles soaring, bears fishing for salmon, or alligators basking in the sun—all from the comfort of your home? Thanks to Explore.org’s live wildlife webcams, you can! This fascinating platform offers over a hundred live-streaming cameras capturing animals in their natural habitats across the globe. From the rugged coasts of Alaska, […]
From the echoes of the Liberty Bell proclaiming independence to the roar of rockets launching humanity into the space age, July 8–14 has witnessed moments that reshaped nations and redefined possibilities. This week marks the storming of the Bastille, the infamous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, and the birth of modern tennis at […]
The 4th of July and Its Meaning for Texans and Americans Alike Every summer, Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July—Independence Day. It’s a day known for fireworks, parades, backyard cookouts, red-white-and-blue everything, and an overwhelming sense of national pride. But behind the celebration is a deeply significant history that […]
By Linda Elissalde Melissa and Jon Filkowski are our wonderful niece and nephew-in-law. They live in Richland, Washington. The Filkowskis and their fine children, Alina and Alexander Marcel, have visited us once before. Now Alina and Alex are all grown so Melissa and Jon came to visit us for a week before leaving on Royal […]