Category: News
The Bermuda Triangle has fascinated people for decades. This stretch of ocean, shaped like a triangle between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, is famous for stories of disappearing ships and planes. But what’s the truth behind the mystery? Let’s take a closer look at the facts and myths. The Claim: Strange Things Happen Here People […]
Wind and Weather Weather in general is one of the most important factors in our lives. We need to know what the weather forecast is so we can dress accordingly as well as act accordingly. The cause of most weather phenomena is uneven heating of the earth’s surface. Wind and weather are almost the same […]
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What else do you on a frigid day like this? Well, other than making chili, I decided to start a puzzle. Come to think of it, I guess it’s been two years since we dragged out the puzzle table. Probably because I haven’t bought a new puzzle in a long time. This year, a friend […]
Ah, New Year’s resolutions—the promises we make to ourselves after the post-holiday haze of eggnog, sugar cookies, and Netflix binges. January 1st dawns like a crisp blank page, and we eagerly write down our intentions for a better, brighter version of ourselves. Fast forward a few weeks, and that once hopeful list has somehow migrated […]
By J. Lee Austin, MD For those dear readers here in Galveston County/Bolivar, wondering who in the world I am and what the heck I am doing here, this note’s for you. For my Substack readers around the world, no worries, I love you too 😉 I’m not from The Peninsula, but I got here […]
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How America’s National Bird Was Chosen The bald eagle, a symbol synonymous with American strength and resilience, wasn’t always the official national symbol of the United States—at least not in a formal legal sense. That changed when President Biden signed a law solidifying the bald eagle as America’s official national bird, finally putting to rest […]
By Linda Elissalde Is there anything she cannot do? Dr. Melanie Wallace has more talents than one can ever articulate. She is sister, wife, mother, grandmother, cellist, teacher, principal, chef, artist, party giver, actress, church class teacher, and provider of a life changing experience at the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse near her home. I […]
It’s the time of year when you can still get out on the water, but you have to take extra precautions so that you are not overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs due to breathing excessive amounts of carbon monoxide. There is no such thing as a normal […]