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Inviting Public to “Sponsor a Step” to Honor Hurricane Survivors The Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation is launching a new fundraising campaign to preserve the historic tower that twice provided refuge during catastrophic hurricanes. The “Refuge to Restoration: One Step at a Time” initiative invites the public to become part of the lighthouse’s legacy by sponsoring […]

On September 8, 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in United States history struck the Texas Gulf Coast. Known today simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the storm left between 6,000 and 12,000 dead, the majority in Galveston. While Galveston’s devastation is well documented, far less has been written about what happened across the water […]

Home improvements often require time, focus, and patience, which can be challenging for frequent travelers. Balancing a busy schedule with the demands of renovation projects may feel overwhelming. Still, with the right planning and communication, homeowners can manage updates effectively without sacrificing travel plans. Creating a strategy that accommodates both lifestyle and property goals ensures […]

This weekend, get ready for a spectacular celebration of sun, sand, and sculpture! The Galveston Sandcastle Festival is a two-day celebration of creativity and community, held on East Beach at the end of Galveston Island. This event features one of the largest amateur sandcastle competitions, in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects and La […]

By Linda Elissalde Teachers have been receiving apples as gifts for a long time. Why? Apples do have quite a history. Some Biblical scholars declare an apple as the forbidden fruit that tempted Eve. (I personally would have preferred a tomato.) However, there are also many positive attributes. “An apple a day keeps the doctor […]

Home appliances do a lot of hard work behind the scenes. Washing machines churn through endless loads of laundry, dryers tackle damp clothes with steady heat, and dishwashers scrub away the grime from daily meals. These machines often get taken for granted until something goes wrong. With some consistent care and mindful use, they can […]

Small parts shape big outcomes at home. The humble air filter sits inside the return path, guarding your equipment and the air you breathe while guiding a steady flow across coils and heat exchangers. Ignore replacement long enough and subtle changes creep in: the system runs louder, rooms drift out of balance, and surfaces collect […]

Lee Crowder began his career as the Beach and Drainage Manager with the County in 2004 under County Commissioner Pct #1 Eddie Barr. In 2008, he directed and operated the disaster recovery on the Bolivar Peninsula post Hurricane Ike with Commissioner Pct #1, Patrick Doyle. In 2015 Lee was promoted to the Road Administrator while […]

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: Pretty quiet week across all financial markets-precious metals did the best. Stocks/Equities: Ended basically unchanged this week-all indices still around all time highs. Gold/Silver: Up significantly this week. Gold (~$3,600), Silver (~$41.20). Cryptocurrency: Basically unchanged. Quiet week. […]

The Texas Outdoor Annual, an official publication of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Division, is my go to reference for anything having to do with fishing, hunting, and boating in Texas. Although I have a hard copy of the Outdoor Annual in my boat, I find the easiest way to read and search it is […]