Author: Amber Davis

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47th Annual Fulton Oysterfest kicks off March 5

Amber Davis

FULTON — The 47th Annual Fulton Oysterfest returns Thursday, March 5, bringing four days of oysters, live music and family-friendly fun to the Fulton waterfront at the Fulton Convention Center, 402 N. Fulton Beach Road. Hosted as an annual fundraiser for the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department, Oysterfest has become one of the Coastal Bend’s most anticipated events, drawing visitors and locals alike. What began as a grassroots effort to support the department has grown into a beloved tradition that continues to give back to those who serve the community. Festivalgoers can expect plenty of fresh oysters, live entertainment, family-friendly activities,…

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Staying aligned when the room is political

Amber Davis

There’s a quiet lesson you learn when you commit yourself to meaningful work: not everyone who says they’re “here to help” actually is. Some are here for the title. Some for proximity to power. Some for optics, influence, or control. And some, fewer than we’d like, are here because the work itself matters. Community spaces are often idealized as collaborative, altruistic, and heart-led. But beneath the surface, they can mirror the same dynamics we remember from school hallways: unspoken hierarchies, gatekeeping, alliances, and the subtle art of exclusion. The “mean girl” never really disappears—she just learns new language. Words like…