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As part of its Float Plan, The Coast Guard has developed a Boating Emergency Guide ™ to be used whenever someone is concerned about the safety or welfare of any persons on board a vessel. This guide is designed to work with or without a Float Plan, but it is in every boater’s best interest […]
A long-forgotten Soviet-era space probe, launched more than five decades ago with the ambitious goal of reaching Venus, is finally returning to Earth—in a fiery plunge through the atmosphere. The spacecraft, known as Cosmos 482, has been orbiting Earth since 1972 after a failed mission to Venus. Now, experts predict it will reenter the planet’s […]
From acts of bravery in wartime to scientific breakthroughs and momentous cultural moments, this week in history is packed with pivotal events that have shaped the world. Here’s a look at what happened this week in history: May 6, 1937 – The Hindenburg Disaster Shocks the World The German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg burst […]
Few automotive legends have captured the public’s imagination like the Ford Model T. Often remembered as the quintessential “black car,” the popular adage “any color you want as long as it’s black” has persisted for generations. But the story behind that monochromatic image is as fascinating as it is nuanced. In the early years of […]
Right? It’s gonna happen, one way or another. Hopefully, we’ve had all the rain we need for a while! Just when I was tooting my horn about being full, I’m through, we have all the vendors we can fit. Then, along come the cancellations. It’s inevitable. Most of the time, it’s” a “death in the […]
If you’ve spent any time on Crystal Beach, chances are you’ve seen him — the man in the giant Mad Hatter hat, surrounded by shells, shark teeth, and sea glass creations. His name is Gary Marks, and his beachside shop, G’s Imaginarium, is one of the peninsula’s most colorful attractions. Where Imagination Meets the Sand […]
Bolivar Peninsula, TX — 04-23-2025 — The Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (BPCOC) proudly recognized exemplary individuals and businesses during its Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating service, leadership, and community impact. “These honorees represent the best of Bolivar said Beth Terminella, board President . “We are honored to celebrate their contributions that make our community stronger […]
There’s still time to enter your precious dachshund in this year’s 2025 Texas Crab Festival Wiener Dog Races!! Please follow the link below if you have a pure bred dachshund (no mixed breeds allowed) and are interested in entering them in the races. Time is running out so hurry and get your dog registered and […]
Each year on May 4th, something magical (and a little nerdy) sweeps across the galaxy—and by galaxy, we mean Earth. “May the 4th Be With You” has become the unofficial (but passionately celebrated) holiday where Star Wars fans unite, lightsabers blaze, droids beep excitedly, and even the most serious adults find themselves humming the Cantina […]
By Linda ElissaldeSalty Mermaid did it again. Their third style show, hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles 3719 (FOE), lifted this talented event to an even higher level. A sold out spring presentation on April 16, 2025 insured that there will be more. Karen, Sandy and Taylor created an atmosphere of welcome. Former Eagles’ President […]