The salt-kissed air of Crystal Beach carries dreams as vast as the Gulf. Texas’s nursing shortage beckons Bolivar Peninsula residents to step into healthcare through online education, blending coastal life with a transformative career. This article charts the path from sandy shores to patient care, detailing accelerated programs and their local impact. Discover how you…

For the Nagy family, their recent vacation to Crystal Beach was more than just a trip to the shore—it was a homecoming. Kris and Sarah Nagy, along with their 14-year-old triplets Jack, Mia, and Ella, and their two dogs, Daisy and Clover, revisited the beloved coastal spot for the first time since 2012. Back then,…

Twelve-year-old Dax Moad is no ordinary angler. A fishing enthusiast with the patience of a seasoned pro, he spent his family vacation in Crystal Beach, Texas, wading into the surf with one goal: to catch something *big*. Armed with a heavy-duty rod and reel, fresh squid bait, and determination, Dax waded out to chest-high water,…

We know many are searching for ways to help our neighbors in central Texas who have been impacted by the floods over Fourth of July weekend. Through July 31, Texas First Bank will be collecting donations to help them recover and rebuild. Texas First will match your donation dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000. Donations will go…

By Elinor Tinsley Come join us on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Eagles 3719, for the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation’s presentation of Coastal Cowboys. We have two of our famous or infamous Cowboys, Bob Kahla and Lloyd Maxwell, who will entertain us with tales, poems and anecdotes as they share some of the instrumental…

Construction on the new Rollover Pass Pier is moving forward, with the project expected to open to the public by July 2026. Over the next year, crews will work through several key phases to complete this exciting Bolivar Peninsula attraction. Summer 2025, heavy construction will dominate the site. Workers will drive foundation pilings deep into…

Check out the upcoming events on Bolivar Peninsula—there’s always something going on! From community gatherings and outdoor adventures, the calendar is packed with fun for everyone. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss out on the happenings that make Bolivar Peninsula so special. Mark your calendars and join in the fun! JULY 16…

By Thomas Curran As mentioned last week, the “big beautiful bill” (BBB) was approved by Congress, adding $5trn to the US debt ceiling. The US is already $37trn in debt (and rising rapidly). The suffixes million, billion, and trillion all sound very similar, and at some point, such figures start to become somewhat meaningless. To…

From giant boots to supersized books, Texas doesn’t just live up to its reputation—it dominates it. With over 550 Guinness World Records to its name, the Lone Star State has earned global recognition for feats that are massive, quirky, and distinctly Texan. Whether it’s a 24-foot fire hydrant or the world’s largest Bowie knife, these…

This column addresses another category of accident statistics from the 2024 Boating Accident Statistics, the latest statistics we have for a full year. Although it is not one of the big boating accident statistics categories, it involves illegal practices that we see all the time on recreational boats: Improper Loading of Passengers and Gear. The…