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You send a hearty portion of leftover brisket or homemade casserole to a neighbor, a potluck, or a family gathering, fully accepting that this specific piece of plastic Tupperware has crossed the permanent event horizon. The lid and the base are gone forever, joining a parallel dimension alongside missing socks, lost Bic pens, and every 10mm socket ever manufactured. Three months later, you see […]
That’s my kind of celebration! Leave it to those Canal People to throw a shebang of a celebration. We’re not Canal People, but thanks to all our good friends, we’re always included. This year, we made Pepper Poppers. My husband says we always bring them to the End of Summer party, but I’ll have to […]
From the initial organizing steps of the young republic—such as the creation of the U.S. Army and Lincoln’s unifying Thanksgiving Proclamation—to groundbreaking cultural milestones like the debut of the Model T and the launch of Peanuts, these late-autumn days have shaped the American identity. September 29 Congress officially created the United States regular military forces, […]
Superintendent Misti Smith Outlines a Vision for Growth, Community, and Excellence High Island Independent School District is entering a transformative chapter. With state-of-the-art facilities on the horizon, a revived athletic program, and a clear roadmap for academic excellence, newly appointed Superintendent Misti Smith is steering the district toward an ambitious future built on family, transparency, […]
Keeping our community safe just got a major boost as the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department successfully secured a $300,000 grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service for a brand-new water tender. To bridge the gap for the total $503,000 investment, Galveston County Emergency Services District #2 stepped in with financial assistance to cover the […]
By Linda ElissaldeBolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation’s 2026 Fall Arts & Crafts Fair was an absolutely outstanding event. Over 45 vendors presented hundreds of wonderfully unique items. The Eagles served up fantastic hot dogs and more. Sweets and drinks were available from various sellers. The Girl Band provided lyrical music for listening, sing-along and dancing. As […]
Featuring stunning moments with birds across the hemisphere. The National Audubon Society has officially announced the winners of the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards, celebrating breathtaking imagery that captures the beauty and vulnerability of birds across the Americas. Highlighting hemispheric conservation, this year’s top honors went to Jacqueline Burke (United States and Canada Grand Prize) for […]
What Bolivar Peninsula homeowners should organize before a storm By Bruce Cline | Bayside Bruce As I sit here writing this, the Bolivar Peninsula is under a tropical storm warning. The current forecast calls for winds up to 65 mph and four to eight inches of rain. Of course, anyone who has lived along the […]
Who among you hasn’t, upon occasion, shouted “Land ho!” upon returning to port from a boat trip? Who among you does NOT participate in International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19 this year)? Arrrrr! True aficionados of Talk Like a Pirate Day know that it was actor Robert Newton, who played Long John Silver/Blackbeard […]
Surface water temperature is 84 degrees. Not to sound like a broken record, however; this week we spent most our time fishing open water reefs all over the bay system and it paid off with Specks, Reds, and Sand Trout. We are utilizing Soft Body Swim Baits, and Paddle Tails with 1/4 oz heads in […]