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Galveston Bay surface water temperature 78 degrees, water clarity varies depending upon where you are on the bay, with East of Triple Cut being a little more stained for the most part. Fishing continues to improve in East Galveston Bay, with cooler evening air and dropping water temperatures, and good tide movement over the past […]
By Shannon WilliamsAfter almost 3 weeks on the road it was finally time for the whole reason for the trip which was Yellowstone National Park! We stayed the first part of this adventure in Bosman, Wyoming, which is about an hour outside of the park. Full disclosure, I did not do enough research on where […]
It was all about housewarming and an open-house-sort of weekend. Our youngest flew in from Tampa to view her new home this past weekend. They won’t be moving until school’s out in June, but it was the right time to buy and so they did! Big Sis viewed the house and approved wholeheartedly, so they […]
The span from October 14th through October 20th in history captures a remarkable array of significant human endeavors and seismic shifts, ranging across nearly 200 years. This week encompasses pioneering triumphs in aviation, the debut of an iconic piece of popular entertainment, a major territorial expansion for the United States, and a severe global financial […]
On the Bolivar Peninsula, creativity and craftsmanship often find their way into unexpected places. For David and Monica Huber, owners of The Glass Tattoo, that place is a kiln, where glass, color, and concrete come together to create permanent works of art. Their business isn’t just about house numbers or welcome signs—it’s about telling stories that […]
Tuesday’s night sky brings a special event, a two-for-one celestial deal. The “Harvest Moon” is the famous full moon that shines closest to the autumn equinox. Traditionally, its bright light gave farmers a little extra time to gather their crops. It’s a moon that feels rich with the spirit of fall—think pumpkin spice, but for […]
Every year, as the summer heat begins to soften and the light takes on that autumn glow, my wife starts watching the water. It’s not just the changing weather that signal a new season for her—it’s the return of the magnificent white pelicans. Her first sighting is always at the ferry landing. There, amidst the […]
Why slang “belongs” to generations Slang is like a secret handshake: it helps members of a group signal “you’re in,” and it shifts quickly so outsiders lag behind. Each generation, shaped by its technology, media, culture, and social stresses, invents or adopts new expressions to capture its mood and identity. Because slang evolves fast, what […]
Winners of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards AnnouncedThe National Audubon Society is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2025 Audubon Photography Awards, marking the 16th year of this spectacular celebration of avian life. This prestigious international competition showcases the extraordinary talent of bird photographers across the Americas, with stunning entries from the United States, […]
There’s something timeless about coastal life — the salt breeze, the sound of waves, the horizon stretching into forever. But what if it’s more than an aesthetic or emotional draw? Recent research suggests that living near large bodies of water — especially oceans or gulfs — might correlate with greater longevity. Let’s explore what this […]