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By Linda Elissalde Summer is just around the corner so THE LAZY LADIES WATER AEROBICS group threw a party to welcome their return to the pool. Linda Chesser, with help from neighbor Amy Lail and aerobics instructor Elinor Tinsley, hosted this delightful event. Linda and Ron Chesser graciously welcomed all to their beautiful outdoor swimming […]
It’s getting to be the time of year when people begin to look at boats. There are boat shows all over the place, and boat shows are one of the best ways to see what is new out there in the recreational boating world. The first time you visit a boat show you will be […]
Surface water temperature 80 degrees. The water clarity is very good for East Galveston Bay, with average clarity throughout the bay system. The redfish bite was excellent again for us this week, around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures & tails under […]
By Ed Snyder/Outdoors The odor was almost tangible, stirring the adrenaline and alerting the reflexes. The smell of watermelon was strong followed by the splashing sounds of feeding specks. The first cast went out and its retrieve hooked up with the first speck of the morning. Ask any saltwater angler
It was a white knuckle, windshield wipers going 90 to nothing kind of ride to Intercontinental to pick up our Tampa family. We still managed to make it in plenty of time. Then, off to this nice little Airbnb in Conroe where our daughter managed to put over 40 of us on one property. Tom […]
By Shannon Williams In my pre-retirement life, Sunday afternoons were a whirlwind of things that needed to be done to start the week off. I often did a bunch of cooking, got the wash finished up and tried to take care of any personal business I might need to take care of. But, with retirement, […]
From pivotal battles to groundbreaking achievements, this week has shaped history in profound ways. June 6 marks the anniversary of D-Day, the daring Allied invasion of Normandy that turned the tide of World War II. The space race reached new heights on June 3 when Ed White became the first American to walk in space, […]
As the first light of Memorial Day crept over Port Bolivar, a hushed gathering assembled at the local fire station. Just before sunrise on Monday, the community came together for a poignant flag protocol ceremony, a time-honored tradition dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Led by George King, Director of […]
Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School recently hosted its anticipated Magnet Showcase, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The event highlighted the incredible work students have been doing all year, integrating every subject through the lens of environmental science—true to Crenshaw’s unique identity as a magnet school. From Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, each class presented […]
Graduation night at High Island High School last Friday was extra special for ten seniors who were awarded scholarships from Texas Crab Festival Charities (TCFC). The evening was filled with pride and excitement as these outstanding students were recognized for their achievements and potential. The scholarships were presented by Annette Dailey, TCFC Scholarship Director, who […]