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Of course there’s gardening, but y’all must expect that out of me by now. Don’t worry, when I got home from work on Monday, the first thing I did was find an empty garbage can and I started cutting stuff back in my garden. After about 30 minutes, I’d trimmed the knock-out roses that came […]
By Shannon Williams From early conversation, when my husband and I reconnected after 30 years, he talked of his dream of “going to Yellowstone.” This was about 15 years ago before the show Yellowstone and before going to National Parks became a thing to do. Once he retired, I told him to start planning and […]
The deadline to sign up to receive a 2025 property tax statement via electronic mail (email) is September 15th. Visit the GCTO website at www.galcotax.com and click the large red button to search for your account(s). At the account homepage, scroll to the bottom and click on Register to Receive Electronic Tax Statements. This feature […]
From groundbreaking discoveries to pivotal moments in politics and culture, the week of August 12–18 has witnessed extraordinary events that shaped the world. On August 12, 1981, IBM unveiled its first personal computer, revolutionizing the tech industry, while August 15, 1945, marked V-J Day, ending World War II after Japan’s surrender. Meanwhile, August 16, 1977, […]
A Day in the Life with Paramedic Supervisor Melissa Elliott In the coastal corners of Galveston County—where salt air and summer traffic meet unexpected emergencies—Melissa Elliott stands as a seasoned sentinel of public safety. A paramedic with over 24 years of experience and a supervisor for Emergency Services District #2, Melissa isn’t just clocking shifts; […]
Despite a week filled with ominous forecasts, Saturday morning greeted Crystal Beach with blue skies, setting the perfect stage for one of the community’s favorite annual traditions — the Golf Cart Poker Run. Known for its festive spirit and generosity, this year’s event did not disappoint. Golf carts began lining up at Jose’s Cantina as […]
A new chapter is unfolding for the Bolivar Peninsula with the official launch of Bolivar Peninsula Vision, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to lead community-driven growth, environmental stewardship, and strategic planning for the future of the peninsula. Shauna Williams, business owner and community advocate, unveiled its mission at a well-attended town hall event on July 30. […]
By J. Lee Austin I’ve been pondering this topic for awhile now … ever since the weather went from pleasant to sweltering a few weeks back. And now that a good friend recently collapsed from the condition, I reckon it’s time to talk about it. No worries, he’s okay … a frenetic ambulance trip across […]
Greetings Fellow Wealth Creators, Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. Overall, it was a disappointing week for all the major asset classes covered here (Crypto’s continuing to fall as I write this), which will be discussed in more detail below. There were several major events, most of which […]
One of the first things boating incident investigators do is try to determine what was going on at the time the incident occurred. To be included in the Boating Statistics, there must be an incident that involves a death, an injury, or signification damage to a vessel. This article will look at the vessel activity […]