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Sometimes I forget that recreational boating is about more than fishing. This article will be about some other water sports and how to both participate in them and to boat in proximity to them. First, let’s look at the top eight accident causes for 2024, the last full year for which we have statistics. The […]
Driving down Highway 87 is supposed to be a scenic cruise, but inevitably, someone decides your rear bumper is the perfect place to park their oversized truck. There you are, doing a reasonable speed, enjoying the view of the dunes, while your rearview mirror is entirely filled with the aggressive chrome grille of an impatient […]
I just read my story from last week. Geez, what a lot of drama! All about a couple of old people at the airport, losing stuff, forgetting stuff. Well, not today friends. We’re so excited that our family is all in one state again! The Tampa people, three cars, five people and a big black […]
The first week of June stands as a remarkable micro-timeline of the American story, capturing everything from the birth of foundational civil liberties to critical breakthroughs in exploration, military defense, and social justice. In this single seven-day window across various years, the nation witnessed moments that permanently altered its political landscape. Collectively, these dates offer […]
As the sun broke over the Texas coast yesterday morning, members of the community gathered at the Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department to uphold a solemn annual tradition. The department’s Memorial Day flag-raising ceremony once again served as a powerful reminder of the true cost of American liberty, honoring the brave men and women who […]
Bolivar Peninsula Charities (BPC) has once again stepped up to support the future of the local community, announcing its latest round of academic scholarships and grants for graduating seniors. This year, 10 outstanding students from the Bolivar Peninsula who attend Ball High School and High Island High School will receive financial awards to help fund […]
By Linda ElissaldeTalented Dianna Ezzell’s beautifully designed advertisements for The Way Off Broadway Ensemble Players (TWOBEP) production of MELANIE MERMAID TAIL’S TALE resulted in a large crowd. Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation (BPCF) hosted the event. As always BPCF delighted attendees with multiple epicurean delicacies. Eagles #3719 provided a welcoming home for the show. But what […]
By J. Lee Austin, MD Summer’s finally here and as always, ‘tis the season of vacay … to happy places like mountains, beaches, or theme parks, to name but a few. Since I’m nowhere near the Rockies or Disneyland (a human trap built by a mouse), today’s meandering ramble is about the Beach. The recently […]
We can live three weeks without food, three days without water but we only have about three minutes of consciousness without air. Air isn’t something we usually think about with disaster preparation, but drowning is the #1 cause of storm related fatalities, most wildfire and house fire deaths are from smoke inhalation, and most epidemics […]
May 7, 1953 – May 20, 2026 On May 20, 2026, Marsha Yvonne Scott passed peacefully in her sleep. Born on May 7, 1953, Marsha lived a life filled with love, compassion, strength, and devotion to her family. She was known for her warm heart, caring spirit, and the kindness she extended to everyone fortunate […]