Perfect Weather and Fun Competitions Highlight Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
On Friday, the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament took place under perfect “Chamber of Commerce” weather, with sunny skies and a gentle breeze. A total of 38 golfers registered for the event, kicking off their day with complimentary breakfast tacos,
The Anne Willis Fall Classic
It’s Fall Y’all!
By Elinor Tinsley
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the day before Fall began, the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation and a host of others brought in Fall with a bang at their annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair out at Swedes Pavilion. What a great time was had by all, with perfect weather, lots of vendor items to choose from, chili cheese dogs by
Coastal Texas Project (IKE Dike)
The Coastal Texas Project includes a combination of coastal storm risk management and ecosystem restoration projects that function as a system to reduce the risk of coastal storm surge damages to our coastal communities and vitally important industries, and to restore degraded coastal ecosystems. Focused on redundancy and robustness, the Coastal Texas Project provides increased resiliency
Art, Music, Crabs, Community, Creativity
Calling all artists!
The Texas Crab Festival is excited to announce our design contest, inviting creative minds to submit unique artwork for the Official 2025 TCF T-Shirt. This is a wonderful opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and contribute to the vibrant culture of Crystal Beach. Your creation will enhance the festival atmosphere and celebrate
Betty is Eighty
By Linda Elissalde
Betty Williamson just celebrated her 80th birthday even though she looks much younger. Friends gathered at Tiki Bar and Grill on September 24 to honor this auspicious occasion. Owner Chris Gatlin and servers Rhonda and Cheyenne provided 5 star service. Set up, food and orders were done to perfection. Tiki even had a birthday sash
Recreational Boating Safety – Going the Distance
By Bob Currie, Recreational Boating Safety Specialist
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Station Galveston Flotilla
Whenever I perform a Vessel Safety Check on a recreational boat, after I complete the inspection for the required items I then get into the Coast Guard recommendations, including the one on fuel management. Good fuel management allows you to go farther on a tank of gas
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report, 10-1-24
By Captain Jeff Brandon
Surface water temperature 82 degrees. The water clarity is about average now for East Galveston Bay, with clearer water as you get west of Stingaree. This week we have enjoyed light North winds, which allowed us the opportunity to fish wherever we chose. We have focused on grass shorelines with nervous shrimp present finding some
Crystal Beach Cemetery Association
Please consider a donation to the Crystal Beach Cemetery Association. Buried in the cemetery are many of the long time citizens of Crystal Beach who started civic groups, churches, and contributed much to our community. Family members of many of these people have relocated and the Association has had difficulty accumulating funds to maintain the upkeep of the cemetery. The cemetery does not have
Peanuts & Popcorn
By Georgia Osten
It’s not always easy to get up there for the games, but it’s always a blast! We got an early start, too early, so we stopped by the house first and surprised everyone, especially some folks who didn’t know we were coming. That’s okay, we love to add a little more chaos to a situation. Pierce informed us immediately that he would be
What ‘Day’ Is It?
Oct 1 – Model T Day
Oct 2 – Guardian Angel Day
Oct 3 – National Techies Day
Oct 4 – National Taco Day
Oct 5 – World Teachers’ Day
Oct 6 – National Coaches Day
Oct 7 – World Architecture Day
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 12
Saturday, October 12
Saturday, October 12
Saturday, October 26
Saturday, November 30
Saturday, December 14
