The 8th Annual Chili and Gumbo Cookoff as staged by Jim Hooper of Hooper’s Bar & Grille is set for Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Hooper’s, located on 2240 Maple Streets.   Contestants with their superlative and authentic family recipes of gumbo are urged to contact Hoop for more information concerning this exciting happening.  And those […]

Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas is inviting all girls to join Girl Scouting.  Girl Scouts is an organization offering girls in grades K-12 a safe place to explore the world and discover their own potential.  In a fun and stimulating environment, and with the guidance of adults, girls develop values, abilities, and leadership skills […]

A Fabulous Fourth of July! by Kelly Gee The history of America is rich and varied. The celebration of July 4th brings all the colors and textures of that history into the celebration of our independence. Pride in our country is evident in the bunting draped homes and city buildings, the flags flying proudly, and […]

Other Pageant Winners: Baby Mister Shrimpfest – Michael Patrick Brown III Baby Miss Shrimpfest – Paislee Maikoeter Tiny Miss Shrimpfest – Victoria Rodriguez Teeny Miss Shrimpfest – Paige Davenport 2016 Shrimpfest 5K By the Bay Run/Walk Winners Female Division Ages 20-29 1st – Whitney Drew; 2nd- Candice Maddux Ages 30-39 1st – Ashley Wooters; 2nd […]