Day: July 7, 2025

Jul 07
What’s in a Name? Part Three – Even More Beach House Names and the Stories They Tell

Follow-up to last week’s article on the art and creativity of naming your beach escape. Last week we shared some of the clever, quirky, and sentimental beach house names that grace Crystal Beach. But your creativity didn’t stop there. Not only are these names fun to say and remember, but many are displayed on beautiful, […]

Jul 07
I loved my Beach Gift and wanted to share

Meet Linda Roman, a 75-year-old Gilchrist resident whose birthday celebration took a heartwarming turn. Instead of traditional gifts, her family surprised her with a Texas Adopt-A-Beach certificate—a pledge to keep their adopted stretch of shoreline clean together. For Linda, it was more than just a present; it was a chance to give back to the […]

Jul 07
GRATITUDE AND CONCERNS

By Linda Elissalde We were enjoying our wonderful food and fellowship in Bay Vue Methodist Fellowship Hall after July 6 Sunday Service. Then someone looked out the door. Lined up farther than the eye could see were hood to bumper vehicles. They were not moving. Well, once in a while they did advance a small […]

Jul 07
The Great Trash Mystery: Who Left This Here?!

Crystal Beach, Texas—a place where sunrises over the Gulf glisten, laughter floats on the breeze, and families build memories in the sand. But sometimes, there’s something else left behind: trash. Empty beer cans shimmering like sad little trophies of a party gone too far, chip bags playing tag in the wind, and the occasional rogue […]

Jul 07
Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run: Fun, Prizes, & Community Support!

Get ready for the most fun you can have on a golf cart while supporting a great cause! Mark your calendars for August 2, 2025, and rev up your golf carts for a day of sun, fun, and friendly competition at the Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run. Don’t Miss Out on This Year’s Exciting […]

Jul 07
Recreational Boating Safety – The New Phone Books Are In!

The New Boating Accident Statistics Are In! Nathan Johnson (The Jerk) was excited about the new phone book being in because his name was in the phone book and that proved that he was somebody. Similarly, the new Coast Guard Boating Accident Statistics are in, and we are excited, too, but not necessarily in a […]

Jul 07
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. This past week we have burned a good deal of gas and time taking the 40 min ride over to the Jettys to finding a solid am trout bite. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/8 oz heads in light colors. Our […]

Jul 07
She’s Gonna Blow!

There’s nothing like the 4th of July with family and fire works! We had all that and a bag of chips! Thanks to my sweet Leigh Boot Bottom, I have a ton of pictures to share with y’all. We don’t do much beach sitting unless we have a whole group of family with us, but […]

Jul 07
A little too close to home

As Texas, the nation and the world watched the events of July 4th in the Texas Hill Country unfold, our hearts just broke, not only was it a massive disaster, but it involved children. When I first heard the news, I just got sick to my stomach. You see, the area of the flood is […]

Jul 07
Discover the Wild from Home: Live Animal Webcams

Ever wished you could observe eagles soaring, bears fishing for salmon, or alligators basking in the sun—all from the comfort of your home? Thanks to Explore.org’s live wildlife webcams, you can! This fascinating platform offers over a hundred live-streaming cameras capturing animals in their natural habitats across the globe. From the rugged coasts of Alaska, […]