Category: News
As we transition from the end of March into of April, the American calendar reminds us of the nation’s profound capacity for transformation. This week in history highlights a striking spectrum of the American experience—from the high-stakes military maneuvers of the Civil War and World War I to the quiet, revolutionary births of global tech […]
Life on the Bolivar Peninsula has a rhythm all its own. It is a unique blend of salty air, wide open beaches, and a slower paced lifestyle that draws thousands of visitors every year. Keeping that peace falls into the capable hands of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, led on the peninsula by a man who […]
The Bolivar Peninsula offers a unique landscape for wildflower viewing, where typical Texas blooms meet resilient coastal varieties that thrive in sandy soil and salt spray. While many inland areas are dominated by Bluebonnets, the Peninsula’s “spring show” features a distinct palette of hardy vines and dune-stabilizing flowers. Here is a guide to the common […]
Get ready to grab your binoculars and head outdoors for the Great Texas Birding Classic, the biggest and longest-running birdwatching tournament in the United States. Held annually during the peak of spring migration, this event invites birders of all ages and experience levels to compete in various categories across the diverse landscapes of Texas. Whether […]
2026 Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program Removes 973 Derelict Traps from Texas’ Bays During this year’s annual Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program (ACTRP), participants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division, Texas Game Wardens, volunteers and partner organizations along the Texas Gulf Coast rallied together to search for and discard derelict […]
Driving in today’s world has become an exercise in high-stakes telepathy. Gone are the days when a simple flick of a plastic lever communicated your intentions to the rest of the motorized world. Now, using a blinker feels like giving away a top-secret strategic maneuver. It’s as if modern drivers believe that signaling a turn […]
Spring has a funny way of getting people to think about the beach. The weather warms up, the days get a little longer, and suddenly you find yourself imagining coffee on the deck, a fishing rod leaning against the railing, and the kids or grandkids piling out of the golf cart after a day in […]
My railroad career was long and varied. About 80% of the time I was the locomotive engineer on passenger or freight train, but I occasionally worked as a passenger train conductor, fancy uniform and personalized ticket punch and all that. My personalized punch had double diamonds. During my passenger train time I had several celebrities […]
Surface water temperature 68 degrees. The Trout this week have been more challenging for us, working through a lot of smaller fish, then catching a nice fish and having to move to do the same. Springtime spots out on the flats over shell beds have performed the best for our anglers. Active bait fish / […]
How long does it last anyway? Back when I was a kid, it seemed like it was only a weekend. I know, I know, that was a looooooooooong time ago. Even when my kids would have Spring Break it seemed like only a weekend. I’ll never forget my youngest making arrangements to go here or […]