Young Anglers Make Waves at Stingaree Marina
The 2024 Hardhead Haul-In, part of the Saltwater Slam Fishing Tournament, brought together young anglers for a day of fun and friendly competition at Stingaree Marina. With beautiful sunny weather setting the stage, over 100 excited kids lined the dock, rods in hand, ready to make their catch. Participants fished from
KidFish Excitement
A Flavor-Packed Day of Competition
The aroma of Cajun cooking filled the air as the 2024 edition of Brad & Big Rich’s Cajun Chef Cookoff took center stage. With a picture-perfect day setting the scene, six cook teams began firing up their pots and grills at 7:00 am, ready to showcase their culinary skills in three fierce categories: Bloody Mary, Seafood Gumbo, and Chef’s Choice. Teams competed for more than just trophies
2024 Saltwater Slam Fishing Tournament
Anglers Compete for Cash Prizes and Glory
The 2024 Saltwater Slam Fishing Tournament, presented by Jorgensen Marine, brought together anglers from across the region for a thrilling day on the water. With 25 teams competing for top honors, the event featured a total prize purse that awarded $2,000 to the first-place winners, as well as cash prizes for second and
Steven Delaney Reho
December 1, 1961 – October 10, 2024
Steven Delaney Reho, 62, of High Island, died October 10, 2024. He was born December 1, 1961, in Beaumont, to Gloria and Jospeh “Joe” Reho. Steve owned a Lawn Service for 35 years and spent most of his life mowing grass in Crystal Beach. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, his brother and his close friends.
The Inaugural Mystical Parade of Boo
The Mystical Parade of Boo will make history as the first Halloween parade on Galveston Island on Saturday, Oct. 26. Participants will march, walk, dance and “let the ghoul times roll” through the streets of The Strand District starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission to this family friendly parade is free. Free Tickets are available via Eventbrite. Vehicles (with the exceptions of Jeeps, slingshots,
Recreational Boating Safety – Fall Back But Don’t Fall Out (of the Boat)
By Bob Currie, Recreational Boating Safety Specialist
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Station Galveston Flotilla
Well, it’s that time of year when we revert from Daylight Savings Time back to Standard Time. Using the old saying, spring ahead and fall back, we turn our clocks back an hour. Fall sneaks up slowly on us here on the Gulf of Mexico; water temperatures begin to get
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report, 10-15-24
By Captain Jeff Brandon
Surface water temperature 76 degrees, water clarity varies depending upon where you are on the bay, with East of Triple Cut being a little more stained for the most part. Fishing continues to improve in East Galveston Bay, with cooler evening air and dropping water temperatures, and good tide movement over the past week. We fished
What ‘Day’ Is It?
Oct 15 – I Love Lucy Day
Oct 16 – National Boss’s Day
Oct 17 – Wear Something Gaudy Day
Oct 18 – National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Oct 19 – International Sloth Day
Oct 20 – International Chef Day
Oct 21 – National Apple Day
Evacuation Plans
By Georgia Osten
It didn’t take our Florida family long to decide where to evacuate. They jumped in both cars, picked up PawPaw from the airport in Tampa and headed back home to Texas. Once they hit the beach, after a first night in freshly made beds, it was time to go to Friendswood to watch The Littles play ball. We have a couple of ball players on
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