Day: September 29, 2025

Sep 29
Autumn Tactics for Big Specks: Unlocking the Texas Coast

Learn how to fish for specks, AKA spotted seatrout, from the host of the Speckled Truth Podcast. This free online webinar will provide info on how to prepare and fish for Spotted Seatrout on the Texas coast during the fall. Late summer and fall on the Texas coast can provide anglers great weather and exciting […]

Sep 29
Texas Crab Festival Charities Announces New Name: Bolivar Peninsula Charities

Bolivar Peninsula, TX — Texas Crab Festival Charities, the nonprofit organization behind one of the Peninsula’s most beloved annual events, is proud to announce a new name that reflects its broader mission and year-round impact: Bolivar Peninsula Charities. “Our legacy began with the Texas Crab Festival, but our impact now reaches far beyond a single […]

Sep 29
Celebration of the Century

Honoring Rev. Wallace “Wally” Shook By Linda Elissalde Dr. Wallace (Wally) Thomas Shook, Jr turned 100 on September 23, 2025. Wally may be 100, but he is still young in heart and spirit. On Saturday, September 20, he interfaced with more than 100 admirers who came to share in this most auspicious occasion. Everyone wanted […]

Sep 29
Design the Official 2026 Texas Crab Festival T-Shirt

The Texas Crab Festival committee is seeking original artwork from talented artists for its Official 2026 Festival T-shirt. If your design is chosen, it will be worn by festival-goers and become a piece of Texas Gulf Coast history! Your design should capture the fun, vibrant, and laid-back atmosphere of the Crystal Beach community and depict […]

Sep 29
Celestial Highlights for October 2025

October 2025 is shaping up as a stellar month — from a luminous supermoon to meteor showers, planetary pairings, and comet views.  As autumn deepens and nights grow longer, October 2025 offers a treasure trove of astronomical spectacles. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or simply someone who enjoys gazing skyward, here’s what to look for […]

Sep 29
Sign Man returns to Crystal Beach

By Linda Elissalde McHenry “Mack” Wallace is a true genius. This Rice University graduate has worked to create energy efficient edifices throughout his career as a contractor and consulting engineer. Mack writes code, renovates historic buildings and instructs nascent engineers all over the world in how to create energy efficiency in all types of buildings. […]

Sep 29
What’s Happening on Bolivar

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! OCTOBER 12 […]

Sep 29
The Battle of Mogadishu: America’s Longest Urban Battle Since Vietnam

By Mike MoadOn October 3–4, 1993, American forces fought one of the fiercest urban battles since the Vietnam War. Known as the Battle of Mogadishu, it began as a raid to capture Somali warlord lieutenants and ended as an 18-hour firefight that would shape U.S. military policy and doctrine for decades. Immortalized in Mark Bowden’s Black Hawk […]

Sep 29
Recreational Boating Safety – Helmets for Kayakers

Just yesterday there was a Facebook post about a kayak fisherman who drowned. There was a picture showing the fisherman sitting inside his kayak with thousands of dollars of fishing equipment. The kayaker was not wearing any PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). You could not even see a life jacket in the picture. It’s the season […]

Sep 29
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature 82 degrees. The water clarity is excellent for East Galveston Bay. This week we have started out our mornings with NE winds, and cooler temps. We have focused on grass shorelines with good current and nervous shrimp present, finding Trout, Reds, and a few Flounder. Our fishing friends have utilized Imitation shrimp […]