Another Jeep Weekend on Bolivar has come and gone. The gathering of jeepers and jeep lovers has grown exponentially the last couple of years. Since it’s origin in 2008, the Jeep “Go Topless Day” has evolved to produce a constant parade of vehicles, jamming the beach and surrounding areas for the weekend. And “go topless” did not only refer to removing your jeep top. This year, the high tides limited
5 Guys Celebrate 16
The 16th Annual 5 Guys Party went off without a hitch last weekend. Every year on the weekend after Mother’s Day, when the dust settles from the Texas Crab Festival, the 5 guys gather again to celebrate…anything and everything! Mickey Nelson in Driftwood Subdivision hosts along with his buddies Dale, Sam, Ronnie, and Mike, the new “Fifth Guy”. Don Kimbro, one of the founding members,
Jeep Resort UOR Show Makes Its Debut
The Inaugural Jeep Resort Unlimited Off-Road Show was held this past weekend in Crystal Beach, in conjunction with the “Go Topless Jeep Weekend”. Off-Road enthusiasts were treated to a huge display of vendors offering all kinds of customized products and over 54-acres of pure fun, action, and entertainment. There were UTV ride-alongs, Monster Truck ride-alongs, and various
End of School Year PARTY
Bay Vue United Methodist Women (UMW) are sponsoring a joyful celebration for all area children and families. A fun filled END OF SCHOOL YEAR PARTY will be held in the parking lot of BAY VUE UMC, HWY 87, on SATURDAY, MAY 26, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Hot dogs, chips and lemonade will be provided for all participants. Exciting activities include face painting, kiddy pool, water slide, and a
Mechanized Beach Raking on Bolivar Peninsula
Galveston County wishes to let the public know that it will not be raking the beach on Bolivar Peninsula. Beach raking was stopped about nine days ago after the County was contacted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and this stoppage is anticipated to continue for over one to two years. USACE has jurisdiction over activities such as beach raking in some instances. The USACE has this
Recreational Boating Safety – The Perfect Storm
By Bob Currie, Vessel Examiner
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 081-06-08A
A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term “perfect storm” is nearly synonymous with “worst case scenario,” although “worst case scenario” is usually used hypothetically, while “perfect storm” usually describes
Stay Safe on the Water
As part of National Safe Boating Week May 19-25, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department boater education and law enforcement are reminding Texans to be safe this summer by following the law and taking basic safety precautions while on the water. In 2017, 45 boating fatalities occurred on Texas waters, an increase of more than 28 percent from 2016. On top of that, marine enforcement officers logged
Go Topless Weekend
By Georgia Osten
It’s not for the weak of heart, it’s certainly not something to expose our families to. I was going to say “adults only,” but in reality, I can’t even qualify them in that category. As with any crazy, reckless holiday, I’m disheartened to say the least. What on earth would we do without our law enforcement and our EMS? Provisions were made to staff more
People watching at the airport
By Brenda Cannon Henley
Writing last week about what our faces say about us lead me to another topic of interest to me at least. My daughter works for the airline and has for almost two decades so I fly free, but at the expense of my time, energy, and often composure. Stand-by flying is almost non-existent nowadays even though it is a major perk of their jobs. Airlines have to make
So Long My Friend
By Charlotte Byus
For many years RR and I have been friends with a couple that have two houses. One in California and one here in Crystal Beach. We have played scrabble, Mexican Trail, cards and had many a good dinner or lunch together. We have been through the good and the bad together. She has taken me to the doctor and visa versa. We have
Tax Payments Due
The last day for disaster, senior, disabled person and disabled veteran third quarter installment for 2017 property taxes is due by May 31st. The second half of the split or half payment installment is due July 2nd. This is also the deadline to apply to a payment agreement on any 2017 delinquent property taxes in order to avoid 15% to 20% attorney fees from being added to past due accounts. Avoid
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Bay Vue Fish Fry 2018
Saturday of Father’s Day Weekend
The place you should be
Is the 4rd Annual Fish Fry
At Bay Vue UMC.
