For years, residents of Crystal Beach have said the community needed a consistent and reliable medical clinic. Today, Le Medical Clinic is filling that gap, and at the center of its care is Physician Assistant Sherry Stern. With more than two decades of experience, Stern brings not only skill but also a deep sense of compassion…

The Bolivar Peninsula has turned a corner in its energy story. On Wednesday, Entergy Texas CEO Eli Viamontes stood before community members at Crystal Beach Community Church to announce the completion of the long-awaited Bolivar Peninsula Reliability Project, a $100 million investment designed to deliver stronger, more reliable electricity and prepare the region for future…

It was a special night on Friday as organizers of the annual Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run gathered to celebrate the success of this summer’s event. The evening’s highlight was the presentation of checks from funds raised during the August poker run, with community members and beneficiaries on hand to witness the generosity in action. Emcee Jim…

Maintaining independence is one of the most valued aspects of adult life. As people age or face health challenges, daily tasks can gradually become more difficult to manage on their own. Independent living support services are designed to help individuals maintain their dignity and autonomy while receiving the assistance they need to thrive. Recognizing when…

Inviting Public to “Sponsor a Step” to Honor Hurricane Survivors The Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation is launching a new fundraising campaign to preserve the historic tower that twice provided refuge during catastrophic hurricanes. The “Refuge to Restoration: One Step at a Time” initiative invites the public to become part of the lighthouse’s legacy by sponsoring…

On September 8, 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in United States history struck the Texas Gulf Coast. Known today simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the storm left between 6,000 and 12,000 dead, the majority in Galveston. While Galveston’s devastation is well documented, far less has been written about what happened across the water…

Home improvements often require time, focus, and patience, which can be challenging for frequent travelers. Balancing a busy schedule with the demands of renovation projects may feel overwhelming. Still, with the right planning and communication, homeowners can manage updates effectively without sacrificing travel plans. Creating a strategy that accommodates both lifestyle and property goals ensures…

This weekend, get ready for a spectacular celebration of sun, sand, and sculpture! The Galveston Sandcastle Festival is a two-day celebration of creativity and community, held on East Beach at the end of Galveston Island. This event features one of the largest amateur sandcastle competitions, in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects and La…

By Linda Elissalde Teachers have been receiving apples as gifts for a long time. Why? Apples do have quite a history. Some Biblical scholars declare an apple as the forbidden fruit that tempted Eve. (I personally would have preferred a tomato.) However, there are also many positive attributes. “An apple a day keeps the doctor…

Home appliances do a lot of hard work behind the scenes. Washing machines churn through endless loads of laundry, dryers tackle damp clothes with steady heat, and dishwashers scrub away the grime from daily meals. These machines often get taken for granted until something goes wrong. With some consistent care and mindful use, they can…

Small parts shape big outcomes at home. The humble air filter sits inside the return path, guarding your equipment and the air you breathe while guiding a steady flow across coils and heat exchangers. Ignore replacement long enough and subtle changes creep in: the system runs louder, rooms drift out of balance, and surfaces collect…

Lee Crowder began his career as the Beach and Drainage Manager with the County in 2004 under County Commissioner Pct #1 Eddie Barr. In 2008, he directed and operated the disaster recovery on the Bolivar Peninsula post Hurricane Ike with Commissioner Pct #1, Patrick Doyle. In 2015 Lee was promoted to the Road Administrator while…

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: Pretty quiet week across all financial markets-precious metals did the best. Stocks/Equities: Ended basically unchanged this week-all indices still around all time highs. Gold/Silver: Up significantly this week. Gold (~$3,600), Silver (~$41.20). Cryptocurrency: Basically unchanged. Quiet week.…

The Texas Outdoor Annual, an official publication of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Division, is my go to reference for anything having to do with fishing, hunting, and boating in Texas. Although I have a hard copy of the Outdoor Annual in my boat, I find the easiest way to read and search it is…

Surface water temperature 85 degrees. We have spent some of our fishing time on shorelines in the intracoastal finding trout, reds, black drum and flounder, around structure with good tide movement. We have also found good numbers of trout (but weeding thru quite a few small ones to find the better fish) on mid-bay reefs,…

Some things don’t take any coaxing, like the new Blue Bell ice cream that just came out – Pecan Pie! Oh my gosh, I forget where I saw it advertised, probably Facebook. I was so sure The Big Store wouldn’t carry it because it was so new, but lo and behold, they had some. This…

This week in history resonates with the profound echoes of nation-building and the sobering costs of freedom, from the foundational moment in 1776 when the United Colonies became the “United States of America” to the harrowing attacks of September 11th, 2001, that would redefine a century. It is a span that captures both soaring ambition…

The Bolivar Beatdown Shark Fishing Tournament, hosted by Texas Shark Radio, proved to be one of the biggest fishing events of the summer, drawing hundreds of anglers to the shores of Bolivar Peninsula. From the Bolivar Flats to the High Island curve and beyond, competitors cast their lines and battled the surf in pursuit of…

When Ty Smith and Lukey Smith launched Texas Shark Radio, their goal was simple: create a space where shark anglers across Texas could connect, learn, and celebrate the sport. What began as a grassroots podcast has quickly grown into a thriving community and a one-of-a-kind fishing tournament that is putting Bolivar Peninsula on the map…

Labor Day weekend marks more than just another holiday on the Bolivar Peninsula. For many, it is the final exclamation point at the end of a long, sun-soaked sentence we call summer. The last big beach weekend brings families, friends, and visitors together for one final celebration before the rhythm of the school year and…