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The Sound of a Texas Summer: Cicadas Are Making Some Noise

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:35:37 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) If you've stepped outside on a hot Texas afternoon and heard a loud, almost electric buzzing coming from the trees, you're listening to one of the most recognizable sounds of summer the cicada . According to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ,...

Hornworms: The Garden Giant Hiding in Plain Sight on Your Tomato and Pepper Plants

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:18:32 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) If your once-healthy tomato or pepper plants suddenly look stripped of leaves overnight, chances are you've encountered one of the Gulf Coast's most destructive garden pests the tomato hornworm . According to the Galveston County Master Gardener...

Feeding Seawall Raccoons Is Putting People and Wildlife at Risk, Galveston Officials Warn

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:22:59 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) Feeding Seawall Raccoons Is Putting People and Wildlife at Risk, Galveston Officials Warn What may seem like a harmless vacation tradition is becoming a growing public safety concern on Galveston Island . City officials are urging residents and...

Texas Gulf Coast Oysters: A Tradition That Fuels Our Economy, Culture, and Coastline

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:09:10 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) The Texas Gulf Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, thriving ports, and world-class seafood, and few products represent our coastal heritage better than the Texas oyster. From Galveston Bay to Sabine Lake and beyond, oysters have supported local...

Dickinson ISD Back-to-School Community Fair Set for Saturday to Help Families Prepare for the New School Year

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:41:51 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) As the first day of school approaches, Dickinson ISD is inviting students, parents, and community members to kick off the new school year at the 2026 Back-to-School Community Fair this Saturday. The event is designed to connect families with valuable...

Texas THC Rule Changes Take Effect: What Texans Need to Know Starting July 31

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:20:58 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) Texas THC Rule Changes Take Effect: What Texans Need to Know Starting July 31 As of Friday, July 31 , Texas has implemented significant changes affecting many hemp-derived THC products that have been legally sold across the state for the past several...

Assistant Fire Marshal: Helping Keep Texas City Safe Before Emergencies Happen

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:09:13 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) While firefighters are often recognized for responding to emergencies, many of the most important efforts to protect the community happen long before a fire ever starts. One of the key professionals making that possible is the Assistant Fire Marshal...