And, once again, the Community steps up to the plate for another good cause. The Eagles hosted a fund raising event for Baby Ethan and his parents Kellie and Stephen. BBQ plates and desserts were sold, folks bid on the silent auction items, there was a rousing game of horseshoes and the washers tossers played for bragging rights. Baby Ethan, 4 months old, was hospitalized soon after
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Jose is Back
Jose’s Cantina opened at 6 am Monday morning for breakfast. Stop by anytime. Jose’s is opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pictured below are Jose and staff, most of those being his family. All five daughters, Diana, Linda, Amy, Christina and Maria, will take their turns serving and hosting at the family-owned restaurant. Welcome back Jose, we’ve been missing you!
Wayne and Diane, you’ll be missed
Bittersweet – good friends, they come and they go. Here’s to a great couple we’ve known, neighbors, friends and all-round super community folks. Wayne and Diane Blanks will be missed around here. Diane says they’ll be back often, so don’t get used to them being gone. They’re moving to the Hill Country to be around the Grands, watch the baseball and soccer games, attend all the Birthday parties – That’s what Grandparents do …Wayne and Diane, you’ll be missed!
Congratulations Christy Duhon!
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Crystal Beach Club Properties. Christy’s 15 years Real Estate experience has paid off for this young Mom of two. She was born in Beaumont, five siblings, Mom – LuLu. She parachuted out of “perfectly good” airplanes in the Army, and is now a thriving business owner in this wonderful community. Christy is a property management partner with Mike Minick and Brett West. Come visit Christy in the Crystal Beach Plaza, Suite 18B, Crystal Beach.
Delightful! Delicious! Delovely!
By Linda Elissalde
Delightful, delicious and delovely definitely describe Ange and Eddie Scheibel’s wedding party on March 28, 2015. Family and guests gathered at their new home to celebrate this special occasion with quantities of eating, drinking and dancing. Ange Busceme and Eddie Scheibel were married in New Orleans, LA on January 11, 2015. They wanted
Jim Walters joins the Swede’s Team
Anne Willis and Swede’s Real Estate are pleased to announce the addition of a new sales associate, Jim Walters. Jim, the nephew of Joe and Anne Willis, was raised in Crystal Beach and graduated from High Island High School. Jim is retired from the Port Neches Police Department. Jim and his wife, Rhonda, have 2 children – Colby who is a member of the U.S. Air Force and currently
Pizza, Burgers, Po’Boys and more
By David Harris
You’ve been wondering and waiting…well, it’s time to “Get Your Grub On” as Ocean Grille reopens TODAY. Yes Tuesday, March 10, 2015 the doors will swing back open at 11 am for Pizzas, Burgers, Po’Boys and more. Located at 2275 Hwy 87 in the same location as before just almost 3 times BIGGER. It’s all new from the
The Horse Drawn Journey
“It is the biggest challenge and the biggest adventure.”
A group of travelers are making their way across the country through the deep south of the United States, from Murrieta, California to Weirsdale, Florida. The travelers are humans and horses, too! That’s right. They’ll be driving carriages and riding horseback for about 20-25 miles per day. They began their journey in November and plan to reach their
Birdie’s health improves
By Bobbey White
On December 18th at approximately 3:30 AM, Birdie, a juvenile Bottlenose Dolphin, was found stranded on the Bolivar Peninsula. She was discovered by Sheriff Falcon near the bird sanctuary, hence the name Birdie. With the help of Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN), he quickly took steps to stabilize Birdie, making it possible
Crystal Beach Jeepers
There are Jeep Clubs everywhere – Now Crystal Beach has its own!! The inaugural meeting of the Crystal Beach Jeepers was held on Sunday at Tiki Beach Bar with about 20 members in attendance. Administrators Tricia Hayes, Tracy Barnett and Brenda McDonald officiated the meeting. “Like other Jeep clubs, we don’t have a President and Vice-President and so on,” said Brenda, “we
Tiki Man moves “Downtown”
Tiki Man moves “back” to Downtown Crystal Beach! Everyone knows Kevin Kavanagh as the Tiki Man. He has been located on the corner of Hwy 87 and Jacks Road for years. But now that the property has been sold, he has found a new home for his creations. Find the Tiki Man at the corner of Hwy 87 and Crystal Beach Road in “Downtown Crystal Beach.” He believes this move will more than
Kevin the Tiki Man
The Tiki Man, as so many folks know him, is a Bolivar icon. Everyone traveling down the peninsula has seen his Tiki carvings on the side of the road. His real name is Kevin Kavanagh, and he began showing his artwork shortly after Hurricane Rita, working on the side of the road in Crystal Beach. And no, he didn’t name himself, “The Tiki Man”, it just evolved and stuck! The Tiki Man’s workshop is
Tis’ the Season
By Charlotte Byus
Once again, we at Second Going and Bolivar Peninsula Community Outreach would like to thank each and every person who helped us make Christmas happy for many children. Yesterday, the last of the presents were delivered from our group by a volunteer wearing her Santa hat. When she knocked on the door, a young girl
Bolivar resident petitioning FEMA to change rules
Bolivar resident Matt Pace is taking his battle to Washington. As one of the many homeowners receiving a letter from the County regarding downstairs enclosures, he is hoping to have FEMA reconsider their ban on ground level bathrooms. Reasoning that
Pastor Tom Stephenson’s Birthday
By Linda Elissalde
Bay Vue United Methodist Church is delighted with their new pastor. Rev. Tom Stephenson was appointed by the Texas Methodist Conference and is a happy addition to St. Matthew’s Methodist in High Island, Bay Vue in Crystal Beach and Bolivar Methodist Church in Bolivar. Members of Bay Vue invited Pastor Tom to Stingaree on
Bolivar “Honey Bees”
By Patty Hagstrom
Mary Mitchell and Susan Beck have initiated a new business which has helped many residents facing the problem of what to do about the honey bees currently swarming the area. They not only come out to “evict” the bees, they also preserve the fresh combs from the hives and are marketing the fresh honey produced by the bees. Their telephone number
A Girl’s Weekend
The Alpha Delta Pi Ladies gathered for their Fall beach retreat at Ashton Manor in Crystal Beach. They all attended Sam Houston State University in the 80’s, graduating from 1985 to 1989 or so. A tight-knit group, they’ve stayed in touch throughout the years, attended each others weddings, baby showers, etc. Every January these ladies get together at Dawn’s lake house in Canyon Lake. This year, they
“IT” is finally really happening!
By Barbara Prenger
We have made the Bolivar Peninsula our home for the past 10 years plus! There is not a finer place to live. We have decided to sell our home here and move inland…and while it saddens us to leave long known and loved friends and family here we have other family that live near Dallas and they have begged us to move up their way for a
Samson Energy Break station
By Steve Trujillo
Samson Energy team participated on Saturday, October 18 at the Galveston Bay Foundation’s Bike Around the Bay event by volunteering at the Break Station Point at Port Bolivar. Bike Around the Bay is a fully supported two-day, 180 mile cycling event around Galveston Bay that showcases the natural beauty of Galveston Bay and
‘Vette Clubs cruise to the Beach
The Annual Corvette Club Ride to Crystal Beach revved into town again over the weekend. Over forty ‘Vettes and nearly 80 folks celebrated the timeless beauty that is the Chevy Corvette. Members from the Tri-City Corvette Club from Beaumont and East Texas Corvette Club from Lumberton gathered at Brad Metz’s house in Ocean Shores Addition to enjoy the BBQ catered by Eaton Meats from Nederland
September is the Month of famous Birthdays!
These two young kids threw a party out of this world on Saturday night. Complete with a DJ, the crowds line-danced and did the twist into the wee hours of the night. Mary and BB Young celebrated their party at the Mouton Villa. Overflowing Margaritas, trays and trays of fajitas, all the sides in the world, dishes of pralines and a “his and hers” Birthday cake.
County Hires Parks Director
Former Assistant Director Promoted to Take the Helm
Julie Diaz was promoted as the new Director of Parks and Senior Services by unanimous consent of the Galveston County Commissioners’ Court. Diaz previously served as the assistant director and was recently called upon to serve as interim director during the past 6 months when the department was in transition. Since that time, she has boosted the department’s standing with community
Brian Burns to Headline at Jane Long Festival
The 2014 Jane Long Festival folks are thrilled to announce that famed Texas singer/songwriter Brian Burns will headline the entertainment array at Fifth Annual fete at Oct. 11 at Fort Travis Seashore Park on Bolivar Peninsula. Brian will share the stage with Bolivar’s own, Three Way Switch from High Island.
Undoubtedly in his well-known repetoire will be his very popular “I’ve Been Everywhere (In Texas).” Brian’s uniquely Texas sound puts a musical slant on all things “Lone Star” with wit, warmth and a style that prompted legendary artists to record his songs.
A native of Arlington, TX, Brian is as popular with school children as he is with adults. His “Once Upon a Time in Texas” has become the state’s premier K-12 Social Studies curriculum enhancement, ranking as Texas’ #1 school assembly program.
His place in Texas musical history is already insured with one-man-one-guitar tours de force like “Border Radio” album (winner of the XM Satellite Radio’s “Best In Texas” award) and “American Junkyard,” which skillfully continues his unique sound while adding great humor and insight as he looks through the eyes of an aging patriot at the nation today.
Brian, along with the Three Way Switch band, will perform during the 5th Annual Jane Long Festival’s daylong entertainment schedule, which will also feature the return of the popular, updated “Pirates and Petticoats” play about Jane Long, Jean Lafitte, Sam Houston and other Texas notables.
I Remember Bolivar
By James Dalton Byrd
An old lighthouse standing.
Tall and strong.
It did its job and lives were saved.
But time has passed it and
its purpose now
Running of the Bulls
Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain? Nah…not the Holtzclaw Family. They prefer the Gulf Coast Bulls. Dating all the way back to 1966, patriarch Doug Holtzclaw and family travel to Crystal Beach for their annual “Running of the Bulls” fishing and beaching fun vacation. The “bulls” is a reference to the large redfish called “bull reds”. This family event has grown each year to include extended families and
Maggie is 19
Maggie Elissalde, granddaughter of Marcel and Linda C. Elissalde, celebrated her 19th birthday on August 29, 2014. She is currently staying with her grandparents in Crystal Beach. Maggie and grandma planned a day on Galveston Island. They visited THE WITCHERY, went shopping and delighted in a sushi lunch. (Maggie loves sushi.) They returned to Crystal Beach to finish out the day with
From Vancouver WA to Crystal Beach TX
By Linda Elissalde
“Oh, it’s a long, long time from May to December.” It is also a long, long time from 1963 to 2014, and it is a long, long way from Vancouver, Washington to Crystal Beach, Texas. That is what made this visit most special. Martha Johnson and Linda C. Schmucker were assigned to be room mates at Lamar University (Lamar Tech) in September of
Nicole Boddie publishes her first novel
Local Bolivar Peninsula resident (High Island) Nicole Boddie publishes her first novel, THE UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Where Death is Only the Beginning.
About the book: Maggie Anderson wakes up in Grandview Nursing Home, unsure of how she got there. She sets out on a mission to unravel the mystery. Prior to death, God brings all the puzzle pieces together to unveil a complete
