Opening Ceremony Details and Participation
The highly anticipated 2024 Paris Olympics are set to captivate audiences worldwide. With approximately 10,500 athletes representing 206 National Olympic Committees, this global celebration of sports promises thrilling competition across 32 different disciplines, competing for 329 medals. Paris will host 15 Olympic venues, including
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George Strong Honored
George Strong receiving an award for his years of dedication serving as Commissioner of Galveston County Emergency Services District #2. Presenting the award is Kate Newberry, ESD#2 President and Tim Byrom, ESD#2 Commissioner.
President Kate Newberry writes,
Happy 90th Birthday to Queen Carole
By Linda Elissalde
Carole Griffith Chambers was born in Beaumont, Texas on July 13, 1934. Carole played the piano, sang in school choirs, studied voice with Eloise Milam and joined Beaumont’s Melody Maids. The Melody Maids, directed by Mrs. Milam, performed in many cities and on US Military Posts. One of those trips took Carole to
The Texas Navy: A Brief History
The Texas Navy played a crucial role in the fight for Texas independence from Mexico. It was formed in November 1835 by the General Council of the Provisional Government of Texas, primarily to protect the coastline and disrupt Mexican supply lines. This decision came in response to increasing hostilities and the need for a naval force to support the Texan struggle for
BVM Beach Ministry
By Elinor Tinsley
On the 20th of July, a beautiful Bolivar Peninsula morning, three golf carts set out to spread the love of Jesus, one VBS bag at a time. Bay Vue Methodist Church has had no regular children since COVID, but that doesn’t stop the church and the Bay Vue Methodist Women from organizing something for the kids on our peninsula, whether
Rainbow Bridge
In Remembrance, Belle Moseley, June 16,2016-July 15, 2024
Beloved Canine Friend of Rita and Charles Moseley
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty
Eagles Soar
Texas Crab Festival Charities and Eagles 3719 are working together to assure the preservation of the crabfest grounds, recently renamed Swedes Park. Most days of the week you will see Eagles’ volunteers out there taking care of mowing, maintenance and needed repairs at the park. Here is TCFC President Tom Osten presenting a donation to Eagles President Matt Davis. Also pictured, Larry Moffit, Harley McKinney, Jim Denys, Perry Manuel, and Doug Klima. Team members not pictured are John Johnson, Jared Barela, Kyle Barnett, and David Wright. Joining the team to help in the future is Lee McCarter
Recreational Boating Safety – A Great Disturbance in the Force
By Bob Currie, Recreational Boating Safety Specialist
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Station Galveston Flotilla
Obi-Wan: “I felt a great disturbance in the Force…as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror, and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.”
Hurricane Beryl Effects
Well, Hurricane Beryl wasn’t a
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report, 7-23-24
By Captain Jeff Brandon
Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. As in previous weeks, the water clarity is still stirred up in the majority of East Galveston Bay, with clearer water as you get closer to the western portion of the Bay, with a distinct line as you venture closer over to Galveston. We are finding a few trout & reds in the intracoastal around
What ‘Day’ Is It?
JUL 23 – Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
JUL 24 – National Cousins Day
JUL 25 – National Chili Dog Day
JUL 26 – National All or Nothing Day
JUL 27 – National Creme Brûlée Day
JUL 28 – National Parents’ Day
JUL 29 – National Lasagna Day
BP Cultural Foundation Presents
By Elinor Tinsley
The Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation would like to invite you to join us on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Eagles 3719 to hear a presentation by Dr. Ronald Chesser about his personal experiences with the aftermath of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion in Pripyat, Ukraine in 1986, with Dr. Chesser being there from
Hey! Wake Up!
By Georgia Osten
Sometimes, reality strikes. Sometimes, you get shaken out of this self-induced-fog you’re trapped in. It takes something earth-shattering to snap you back into reality to make you understand what’s really important. Family is important! Not some 8-5 places you go to everyday, not whether you have enough groceries, or your floors are
Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 10
Wednesday, August 21
Saturday, September 27
Debris Removal Galveston County
The Galveston County Road and Bridge Department is diligently working on cleanup efforts and the restoration of county services following Hurricane Beryl. A comprehensive plan is being developed to pick up vegetative storm debris from residential properties. We ask for your patience as county crews begin the roadside pick-up service, which is expected to take several weeks to
Dune Restoration Requirements
Beach Front Construction Certificate and Dune Protection Permit applications, for properties on the Bolivar Peninsula and within 1,000 ft. of mean high tide, are submitted to the General Land Office (GLO) for further review after the County completes their review. GLO has approved expediting approval for dune restoration.
Dune restoration requirements:
