Day: March 9, 2026
“If not me, then who?” By Linda ElissaldeMarsha Null Fredenburg received a standing ovation when Pastor Valerie Hudson announced Marsha as the Bay Vue Methodist Church 2026 Person of the Year. It was certainly a well-deserved honor. Marsha’s faith and service to church, family, community and friends is beyond compare. She brings enthusiasm and joy […]
By Linda ElissaldeWhy do people visit Bolivar Peninsula? There are multiple reasons. Some are The Gulf, warm water, an open beach, seafood, fishing and crabbing. However, a main worldwide attraction is the variety of birds that either call it home or pass by on their flights heading north or south. Bolivar is popular with locals […]
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Bay Vue Methodist Women and a host of other church and community volunteers hosted their annual bake sale. Each year the Methodist Church puts on a bake sale on one of the Saturdays of Spring Break, depending on which Saturday they think will garner the most business. Starting a […]
Forget the crossword puzzles and those expensive “brain training” apps. If you want to keep your mind sharp, you might just need to spend an afternoon being a human jungle gym, a master snack-preparer, or a professional “why?” answerer. According to a flurry of recent studies, including a major report published by the American Psychological Association in […]
If the Alamo was the soul of the Texas Revolution, then San Jacinto was its iron fist. While the smoke still hung heavy over the ruins in San Antonio, General Sam Houston was playing a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse across the Texas coastal prairies—a retreat known as the “Runaway Scrape.” On April 21, 1836, just […]
Morning people. They glide through dawn like serene, well-caffeinated ninjas, completing their spin class, organizing their inbox, and possibly curing a minor illness before the rest of us have even located the snooze button. They’re practically mythological creatures, chirpy and productive at an hour when most of us are still deciding if our eyelids are […]
As spring break approaches and warmer weather draws visitors to the Texas coast, Texas Game Wardens encourage everyone planning recreational fishing, boating or beach activities to make safety a part of their plans. Spring break is often the first peak of summer-like weather, bringing increased activity along the coast. Visitors are encouraged to take a few simple […]
Get your “poker face” ready and dust off your lucky charms! There’s a night of fun headed to the coast, and it’s all for a fantastic cause. We are thrilled to announce Casino Night at the Beach, a special fundraiser dedicated to supporting the PTOs of both High Island and Crenshaw Schools. Whether you’re a […]
Here is a scenario that happens all too often all over the US: You are the skipper of a nice recreational boat. You decide to take some friends out for a boat ride. Everything is going well when all of a sudden you hit a wave at a bad angle and you are thrown overboard. […]
The Peninsula Sports Park (PSP) Watermelon Crawl is an eagerly anticipated annual event on the Bolivar Peninsula combining community spirit with creative fun to support local youth athletic programs and scholarships. Participants are encouraged to decorate their golf carts, Jeeps, and themselves in vibrant watermelon-themed attire, competing for prizes in categories such as Best Decorated […]