Category: News
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. (Aug 22, 2025) TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: I’d already written my overview stating that the markets were mostly down this week-however, that was prior to one of the biggest single day pumps across all asset classes I’ve ever seen-which occurred today, […]
The allure of coastal living lies in the serene beauty that surrounds it, making the outdoor spaces just as significant as the interiors. Whether it’s a cozy retreat or an entertaining space, the craftsmanship of your decking can enhance the aesthetic while being practical. Crafting a coastal deck involves selecting materials that withstand the salty […]
Whenever you climb into your car, you usually don’t give much thought to rain, wind, and fire. After all, it’s an enclosed vehicle (unless you have the top off or down), most cars can handle moderate wind, and cars usually don’t develop fires in normal use. Before you push away from the dock in your […]
Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. The water clarity is average for East Galveston Bay. This week we shifted our focus towards redfish in the shallows, and they did not disappoint with great catches over the last week. Active bait in the area is important, so if you don’t see bait or signs of life, […]
Forget those quaint bake sales your neighbor brags about elsewhere, folks gather for competitions that sound like someone lost a bet and everyone else just showed up for the laugh. Some clubs toss out the usual playbook of medals and rules and instead, set the stage for chaos where the stranger the event, the better […]
Lovely, my favorite time of year, and I’m looking forward to all kinds of stuff, not just cooler weather. Like Ghost on the Coast will be the Saturday before Halloween, probably the 25th unless they decide to have it on Friday, October 31st, but I doubt it. The Cultural Foundation Market the 20th of September. […]
By Shannon Williams And the trip continues…. After we refreshed with a brief stay in Reno, we headed to Eureka California, which is a really neat community and also home of one of my favorite persons in the world, my son. He has lived in that area for about ten years. Both his wife and […]
The transition from August to September encapsulates a week of profound transformation in history, marked by the hard-won expansion of civil rights, devastating natural disasters, and pivotal moments of scientific and cultural achievement. This period reflects the nation’s ongoing struggles, resilience, and pursuit of progress, from the foundational principles of suffrage to the frontiers of […]
August is here, and while you’re busy sipping pumpkin spice lattes and pretending you like sweater weather, hummingbirds are preparing for an epic journey. These tiny, hyper-caffeinated jewels of the sky are about to embark on a migration that would make a road-tripping college student look lazy. And guess what? Your backyard might just be […]
By Linda Elissalde “There are no friends like the old friends.” James Joyce They graduated from Beaumont’s St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1959. Some were together from the time they started school. Time has passed since those halcyon dates of youth, but when old friends get together, they become young again. Thanks to Anthony […]