Congratulations Dave Paresh! Dave is the new owner of Gulfway Motel in High Island. He has been in the Bolivar area since Hurricane Ike and is an experienced business owner and developer. Dave is the former owner of Swede’s Grocery in Crystal Beach and last year he purchased the former Crystal Beach fire department building where Jose’s Restaurant and several other businesses

Pearl Beach resident Sonny Wong can almost always be found spending his time fishing in the surf near barrel 88. Sonny and his wife Bobby own a home in the Houston area, but they spend as much time as possible on Bolivar. And much of that peninsula time for Sonny is spent in the surf, fishing and relaxing. As you cruise by, you’ll see his tackle laden golf cart waiting patiently as he fishes for hours

America’s Pastime
If you build it, they will come. An unforgettable line from a legendary movie. And now it’s coming to life and meaning here on our Peninsula. Peninsula Sports Park is a non-profit organization created in February 2015. Under the guidance of its Board Members Jason Warren, Delino Comeaux, Leslie Lowe, Carmen Comeaux, and Craig Ward, this group

By Linda Elissalde
Women from diverse parts of the Bolivar Community gathered at the Tiki Bar on August 24th to bid a fond, but sad farewell to Patsy Horn. Patsy and husband Gary are moving to Galveston. The Horns have been outstanding residents on the peninsula for over 20 years. Patsy chaired many committees. She was active in

Meet the new third grade teacher at Crenshaw, Katie Wiseman. Katie grew up on Bolivar, a graduate from High Island in 1979. She then played basketball for Rice University and graduated in 1985 with a Masters in Teaching. Katie has four grown children of her own and is thrilled to return to Bolivar for her dream job. Katie has many years of teaching and coaching experience at various levels,

Some of us see broken shells and washed up seaweed. Beachcombers see shark teeth and sea beans. Others see leftover trash and forgotten toys. Beachcombers see collections and treasures. Many walk the beach for exercise and relaxation and to find a souvenir shell. Beachcombers walk the beach with an eye for the unique. They often find useful and interesting items to add to

By Brenda Cannon Henley, Senior Correspondent
US Air Force Security Police Veteran Ken Meyer and his faithful service dog Hope set off on their 628-mile march across Texas from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4709 in Conroe, Texas, on Saturday, April 16. Meyer has met with challenges and obstacles along the way during the first ten days, just as he has in many areas of

By Brenda Cannon Henley, Senior Correspondent
Ken Meyer, former US Air Force Police Veteran, and safety expert, is going for a walk; along with his faithful service dog Hope. However, this 628-mile journey is no normal walk in the park, and it will encompass days of traveling by foot from the kick off destination of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4709, Saturday morning, April 16, at 10:00 am. Meyer

Honors the 19 servicemen who lost their lives in Operation Red Wings
By Brenda Cannon Henley, Senior Correspondent
Ken Meyer of Conroe, Texas, remembers, as do many other servicemen and women and their families. Some things are simply too sacred not to be remembered and honored. Meyer’s way of honoring these brave souls is a bit

New to Bolivar is the one of a kind drive-thru coffee shop, 3rd Coast Coffee. Located at 1136 Hwy. 87 at the corner of Sage Road, 3rd Coast Coffee offers a variety of flavorful coffees and espressos including the #1 selling espresso imported from Italy. “It’s sweet and light, like a medium roast that Americans are used to…this is real Italian espresso,” says owner and operator Mary Ferguson Bradford. The menu

In 2013, an idea was conceived out of a leisurely walk on the beach. Two years later, “A Shore Venture” was born. Specializing in unique, creative and affordable adventures, activities, workshops and events on the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas, they can help with all the details & logistics so you can enjoy more of the shore. On Saturday, February 6th, they will have a soft opening for their

By Daneen Simon
On February 26, 2015, the worst thing that could ever happen to a parent happened to me! My daughter began her new life in eternity. The pain of losing a child is indescribable, it can only be experienced. From my experience to date, it’s something you never get over. A piece of your heart dies and goes to heaven with your child and you are left here

By Linda Elissalde
There were tears. There was laughter. Sadness and happiness mingled as folk met to say farewell to Carolyn and Dan Akers. The couple is moving to Boerne, Texas. They leave behind friends who have enjoyed the Akers delightful company during their stay in Crystal Beach. Bay Vue United Methodist Church honored the two during

Our annual summer time beach visitor, Mike Spencer of Port Neches, Texas, entertained us all last week with his amazing sand sculptures. This summer, he and his family rented a beach house in Driftwood. Mike will tell you they’re not just “his” sculptures; he merely begins one and as the idea catches on, his daughters (ages 18, 22 & 25), and friends on the beach join in to complete these works of art. This

The Outdoor Association for Texas Heroes (OATH) sponsored a shark fishing trip for veterans this weekend in Crystal Beach. Several military veterans and families attended this annual event, providing these heroes an opportunity to relax and enjoy time at the beach. Glen Dickerson and his associates from Tx-Sharkfishing.com set up camp on the beach and provided all the tackle and