Amidst all the tornadoes and cars getting hit by lightning, downed poles and 24+ hours without electricity, the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce celebrated the newly remodeled Ship’s Wheel with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Saturday. Crystal Beach welcomed Millie’s Ship’s Wheel! This popular gathering spot was decorated to the hilt and the food was laid out and the

In honor of Memorial Day 2019, the students of Crenshaw School National Junior Honor Society placed flags at the grave stones of veterans buried at Port Bolivar Cemetery. Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who fought and died for our country. They paid the ultimate sacrifice – never returning home from war. For them, we are eternally grateful. May we remember

Blaine Ochoa, born and raised Crystal Beach native, now holds the crown for Miss Houston 2019. Blaine was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at High Island High School. She went on to Texas State University and later returned to Beaumont where she now works for Beaumont’s 12News, as well as writing for various Houston magazines and modeling. She spent much of her life

The timing couldn’t be more appropriate to celebrate our amazing EMS on the peninsula. After a wild weekend in which our EMS worked around the clock in harsh circumstances, they certainly deserve some praise and appreciation. May 19-25 is the dedicated 45th Annual National EMS Week. Through National EMS Week, first established in 1974, attention is brought to

85 Texas Communities Honored
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, recently named Keep Bolivar Beautiful a Gold Star Affiliate, a designation granted to 85 affiliates of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates. Gold Star recognition is the membership recognition highest status

The Annual Peninsula Sports Park Watermelon Crawl was held on Saturday in support of our young ball players. The fun began at Jose’s where contestants received their Baby Watermelon and prepared for the games with breakfast. They headed to Tiki for the first challenge, followed by Nauti’s, Eagles, and ending up at Stingaree. Each challenge could award the team multiple watermelon seeds if they

The Gulf Coast Market, known by all as The Big Store, has been a favorite shopping stop for residents and visitors alike ever since it opened in 1986. On Saturday, The Big Store gave back to the community with a Customer Appreciation Party. In true Texas style, The Big Store hosted games for kids big and small. They prepared free hot dogs, boudin, and all the fixings. And topped it off with

The Bolivar Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Saturday to announce a new initiative involving our young farmers. The Young Gardeners Program planted roots at Crenshaw as they kick off the new gardening program, funded by a federal grant and sponsored by Galveston’s Own Farmers Market. The gardens will be tended by students as part of

By Linda Elissalde
CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN!
Christ The Lord is Risen! Christians across the world gather to welcome the fantastic news that Jesus Christ lives. In magnificent cathedrals, in suburban churches, in small hamlet frames, in refuge tents, all are united to celebrate this wonderful Easter event. However, there can be no better

By Bob Currie
Friday, April 12, at 10:30 AM members of the Bolivar Peninsula community met at Gregory Park in Crystal Beach to dedicate the new Peninsula Sports Park (PSP) baseball field. Julie Diaz, Director of Parks and Cultural Services for Galveston County, and Darrell A. Apffel, Galveston County Commissioner, Precinct 1, led the

By Catherine Jackson
High Island’s One Act Play advanced to Area Monday, April 1st with the play “Anybody For Tea” by C.B. Gilford. The cast includes Henry Larson, Nate Jackson, Josey Larson, Emily Schaffer, Sarah Weeks, Zenn Taylor, Mary Giangrosso, Alyssa Rodriguez, Madison Peek and Jordan Grubbs. Crew include Eric Moore, Lindsay Miracle,

Jose is at it again…combining and redefining! The celebration of the Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Jose Cruz’s new restaurant was on February 9th. Jose closed his Mexican Restaurant at the corner of Hwy 87 and Monkhouse Drive in order to combine menus with his Steakhouse and re-open in the former Coconuts building. Renamed and re-open under the name

Project Graduation was in full swing this past weekend as the High Island Senior Class hosted their Annual Chilly Willy Putt-Putt Golf Tournament. Gulf Range in Crystal Beach was packed on Saturday with supporters and putting participants. Over a dozen teams signed up to compete for the First, Second, and Third Place prize baskets. True to its name, the Chilly Willy Tournament brought chilly temps for the

Austin Byrom, grandson of Tim Byrom, is seen here working on his Eagle Scout service project. Through important lessons in project management and taking responsibility for a significant accomplishment, the Eagle Scout Service Project teaches and develops leadership skills. Austin’s project is building a hay barn for the Lone Survivor Foundation to be placed at their horse arena in

Peninsula Emergency Medical Services Inc. (PEMSI) and Galveston County Emergency Services District No. 2 (GCESD#2) announce an organizational restructuring to improve and enhance emergency medical services on the Bolivar Peninsula. GCESD#2 was established by a vote of Bolivar Peninsula residents in 2013 with the intended purpose to help support emergency fire suppression