Category: News
By Mike MoadOn October 3–4, 1993, American forces fought one of the fiercest urban battles since the Vietnam War. Known as the Battle of Mogadishu, it began as a raid to capture Somali warlord lieutenants and ended as an 18-hour firefight that would shape U.S. military policy and doctrine for decades. Immortalized in Mark Bowden’s Black Hawk […]
Just yesterday there was a Facebook post about a kayak fisherman who drowned. There was a picture showing the fisherman sitting inside his kayak with thousands of dollars of fishing equipment. The kayaker was not wearing any PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). You could not even see a life jacket in the picture. It’s the season […]
Surface water temperature 82 degrees. The water clarity is excellent for East Galveston Bay. This week we have started out our mornings with NE winds, and cooler temps. We have focused on grass shorelines with good current and nervous shrimp present, finding Trout, Reds, and a few Flounder. Our fishing friends have utilized Imitation shrimp […]
And the trip continues…Well the trip in July did continue, but I have been on the road again, so am behind in finishing the big hubby bucket list trip! So, we left Eureka and my son. I am a happy mamma that he has a life that he loves, but it always is hard to […]
From the baseball diamond to the bench of the highest court, the first week of October is a powerful testament to American transformation and global influence. It is a period that witnesses the shattering of athletic records and racial barriers, the dawn of technological and entertainment revolutions, and moments of profound national unity and international […]
By Elinor Tinsley Last Saturday, September 20, 2025 the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation held our annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair preparing for the official first day of fall on Monday, September 22, 2025 and kicked off fall with a bang. Though not the fall weather we would have liked, it was way better than […]
The waters surrounding the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston hold a wealth of fascinating details—where tides rise and fall, currents shift, and ships navigate the vast shipping channel to ports near and far. Whether you’re a beachgoer, angler, or just curious about the Gulf, understanding the dynamics of this marine environment adds a whole new appreciation […]
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure right in our own community! The acclaimed Dinosaur George Traveling Museum is rolling into High Island, offering a unique, hands-on educational experience for the entire family. This isn’t your average museum visit. Dinosaur George, hosted by renowned paleontologist and educator George Blasing, is a massive, mobile collection featuring an […]
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Discover Texas history like never before with the Texas Historical Commission’s new Texas History Navigator app. This interactive mobile tool puts over 18,000 historical markers and sites at your fingertips, allowing you to explore the rich heritage of the Lone Star State whether you’re a history enthusiast, traveler, educator, or Texas resident. Read or listen […]