This year, the Texas Crab Festival is bringing even more excitement by combining two special celebrations into one unforgettable weekend—Hispanic Heritage Day and Mother’s Day Sunday! Join us for a vibrant showcase of culture, music, food, and family fun in a festival atmosphere that has something for everyone. Best of all, admission and parking are…

J. Lee Austin, MD So Let the Games Begin! My oh my, how time do fly. Seems like only yesterday since our last Crab Fest. Yet here we are again at the most highly entertaining, deliciously fun, premier charitable fundraising event of the year, lovingly held on Mother’s Day weekend. While there’s all the fabulous…

This year’s Texas Crab Festival is introducing a new feature that promises to elevate your festival experience, the Salty Crab Saloon! Guests can purchase a day pass and unwind in the air-conditioned tent while sipping on your favorite cocktail, providing the perfect respite from the Texas heat. In addition, the limited-access private patio offers an…

As part of its Float Plan, The Coast Guard has developed a Boating Emergency Guide ™ to be used whenever someone is concerned about the safety or welfare of any persons on board a vessel. This guide is designed to work with or without a Float Plan, but it is in every boater’s best interest…

A long-forgotten Soviet-era space probe, launched more than five decades ago with the ambitious goal of reaching Venus, is finally returning to Earth—in a fiery plunge through the atmosphere. The spacecraft, known as Cosmos 482, has been orbiting Earth since 1972 after a failed mission to Venus. Now, experts predict it will reenter the planet’s…

From acts of bravery in wartime to scientific breakthroughs and momentous cultural moments, this week in history is packed with pivotal events that have shaped the world. Here’s a look at what happened this week in history: May 6, 1937 – The Hindenburg Disaster Shocks the World The German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg burst…

Few automotive legends have captured the public’s imagination like the Ford Model T. Often remembered as the quintessential “black car,” the popular adage “any color you want as long as it’s black” has persisted for generations. But the story behind that monochromatic image is as fascinating as it is nuanced. In the early years of…

Right? It’s gonna happen, one way or another. Hopefully, we’ve had all the rain we need for a while! Just when I was tooting my horn about being full, I’m through, we have all the vendors we can fit. Then, along come the cancellations. It’s inevitable. Most of the time, it’s” a “death in the…

If you’ve spent any time on Crystal Beach, chances are you’ve seen him — the man in the giant Mad Hatter hat, surrounded by shells, shark teeth, and sea glass creations. His name is Gary Marks, and his beachside shop, G’s Imaginarium, is one of the peninsula’s most colorful attractions. Where Imagination Meets the Sand…

Bolivar Peninsula, TX — 04-23-2025 — The Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (BPCOC) proudly recognized exemplary individuals and businesses during its Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating service, leadership, and community impact. “These honorees represent the best of Bolivar said Beth Terminella, board President . “We are honored to celebrate their contributions that make our community stronger…

There’s still time to enter your precious dachshund in this year’s 2025 Texas Crab Festival Wiener Dog Races!! Please follow the link below if you have a pure bred dachshund (no mixed breeds allowed) and are interested in entering them in the races. Time is running out so hurry and get your dog registered and…

Each year on May 4th, something magical (and a little nerdy) sweeps across the galaxy—and by galaxy, we mean Earth. “May the 4th Be With You” has become the unofficial (but passionately celebrated) holiday where Star Wars fans unite, lightsabers blaze, droids beep excitedly, and even the most serious adults find themselves humming the Cantina…

By Linda ElissaldeSalty Mermaid did it again. Their third style show, hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles 3719 (FOE), lifted this talented event to an even higher level. A sold out spring presentation on April 16, 2025 insured that there will be more. Karen, Sandy and Taylor created an atmosphere of welcome. Former Eagles’ President…

The SS Sultana was a Mississippi River steamboat that tragically exploded on April 27, 1865, near Memphis, Tennessee, resulting in one of the worst maritime disasters in U.S. history. The explosion was due to boiler failure, likely caused by overloading, poor maintenance, and excessive pressure. The ship was grossly overcrowded, carrying around 2,300 people—mostly Union…

The Texas Crab Festival is adding a new dimension to its auction lineup this year! In addition to the traditional silent and live auctions, attendees and online bidders can now compete for autographed sports and music memorabilia through a convenient online bidding system. Browse & Bid Online: Visit the auction website to place bids anytime…

Gasoline and gasoline fumes are dangerous and can easily explode. Gasoline vapors are denser than air, meaning these vapors will sink and collect at the lowest point. Effective air circulation may help disperse gasoline vapors. An open flame is not necessary to ignite gasoline vapors; one spark can cause gasoline vapors to ignite. Boaters need…

Surface water temperature 77 degrees. As in previous weeks, if you see active bait the fish are close by. Anchor or PowerPole down and fan cast the entire area, as this week we were able to catch multiple limits of trout from just a couple of small areas. If you get into an area and…

High Island ISD is asking voters to approve a $27.9 million bond to address aging infrastructure, including replacing the district’s 76-year-old elementary school and demolishing unsafe buildings. The aging elementary school, built in 1948, has outdated systems and requires costly repairs, while the condemned buildings pose safety concerns. If passed, the bond would fund a…

This week spans centuries of dramatic turning points, from political milestones to moments of conflict and human achievement. On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office as America’s first president, shaping the young nation’s future. Just over two centuries later, on May 2, 2011, U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden, marking a…

By Shannon Williams I came to the peninsula full time in 2013, we got married that year a few days before what would have been my first Crab Fest, we had planned to go and see what it was all about, but the rain was coming, so we decided to drive to West Texas and…