Category: News
For seniors wondering how to make the next chapter work, and for the grown kids quietly worrying about mom or dad, there is a conversation worth having about the equity sitting inside that home right now. Hey there, neighbors. I want to talk about something a little more personal this month, because I have been […]
This column addresses another category of accident statistics from the 2024 Boating Accident Statistics, the latest statistics we have for a full year. Although it is not one of the big boating accident statistics categories, it involves illegal practices that we see all the time on recreational boats: Improper Loading of Passengers and Gear. Improper […]
Surface water temperature is 71 degrees. Water clarity good for the majority of East Galveston Bay. This week we fished shell beds in the 2′ – 3’ depth range and found good numbers of Trout and a few reds, and flounder. As in previous weeks, if you catch a fish, power pole down and fan […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-1 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, April 21st. This closure is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing a low abundance of legal-sized oysters. TPWD has worked with the oyster industry to develop criteria for closing areas […]
Corporate America has developed its own dialect, a beautiful and frustrating dance of syllables designed to sound productive while carefully avoiding any actual commitment. It is a language where no one ever says “no,” but everyone says they’ll “put a pin in it.” Chief among these phrases is the dreaded “Let’s circle back.” On the […]
The SS Sultana was a Mississippi River steamboat that tragically exploded on April 27, 1865, near Memphis, Tennessee, resulting in one of the worst maritime disasters in U.S. history. The explosion was due to boiler failure, likely caused by overloading, poor maintenance, and excessive pressure. The ship was grossly overcrowded, carrying around 2,300 people—mostly Union […]
That’s what my life is like these days. No, I’m not complaining. I should be used to it by now. I’m talking about our Crab Fest Vendors. I used to have Lana run shot gun for me as far as Health Certificates go, but these days, getting the food vendors to get their Health Certificates […]
This week in April marks several turning points that defined the American landscape, ranging from the hard-won independence of the Texas Republic to the birth of the modern environmental movement. We see a common thread of American resilience, reminding us of the diverse milestones—political, scientific, and cultural—that continue to shape our national identity. April 21 […]
It was a “dual ribbon cutting” and a “double dose” of celebration at The Salty Mermaid last week as the beloved local boutique marked five years of success on the Bolivar Peninsula. The event, hosted jointly by the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, drew a standing-room-only crowd of board members, community leaders, and […]
Wednesday Night, April 15th is shaping up to be one of the most fun nights of the season at the Fraternal Order of Eagles! For the Ladies (and the stylish gents): Charity Fashion ShowGet ready for an unforgettable evening at the Salty Mermaid Charity Fashion Show. This vibrant event will showcase the latest fashions, with […]