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Everyone who drives a car has seen this warning on the back of emergency vehicles, especially fire trucks: Keep Back 500 Feet. That doesn’t mean you have to stay back 500 feet all the time- just when the vehicle is responding to an emergency. Ships and boats don’t display such signs, but there are valid […]
Surface water temperature is 57 degrees. The water clarity is still good for the majority of East Galveston Bay. The trout bite has remained steady, catching good numbers and some oversize fish as well on our artificial only trips. The ticket has been bouncing tails right on the bottom (very slowly) over deeper shell with […]
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 […]