Day: March 30, 2026
Last week, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a Special Guest Panel that felt more like a masterclass in resilience. Moderated by Christina O’Dell, the panel featured three pillars of the Crystal Beach business community: Shauna Williams (The Salty Mermaid), Millie Murphy (Ship’s Wheel), and Keith Zahar (The Big Store). For over 30 minutes, these leaders dropped the “glossy” persona of success […]
The Fraternal Order of Eagles fabulous Auxiliary at Crystal Beach #3719 hosted their annual Children’s Easter Saturday from Noon to 2 pm. The annual tradition from newborns to teenagers is always looked forward to by locals and visitors alike. The Auxiliary set up tons of activities from egg races, catching baby ducks to win prizes, […]
By Elinor TinsleyBack by popular demand, the Texas Crab Festival will be presenting the Wiener Dog Races at the Texas Crab Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM. If you have a full blooded dachshund, and would like to enter your dog in this event, please go to texascrabfestival.org/events to register your “baby” […]
There is no greater digital gaslight than the Password Reset Loop. It begins innocently enough. You need to check your electric bill or log into a rewards account you haven’t touched since the Obama administration. You enter your go-to password—the one with your childhood dog’s name and your graduation year. Incorrect. You try the version where the […]
By Elinor TinsleyA little bird told us that is if you want to see a lot of different bird species, then come join the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation for their (almost) annual birding trip to High Island. Our next event will be on Thursday, April 23, 2026 beginning at 4:00 PM. We are going to […]
Ah, the Texas Gulf Coast summer. It means long days, refreshing Gulf breezes (sometimes!), and endless backyard BBQs. Your deck is the central hub for all this outdoor living, but let’s be honest: that relentless Texas sun, high humidity, and salty air can be brutal. If your deck is looking a little tired, faded, or […]
It’s getting to be the time of year when people begin to look at boats. There are boat shows all over the place, and boat shows are one of the best ways to see what is new out there in the recreational boating world. The first time you visit a boat show you will be […]
Surface water temperature 75 degrees. Trout are beginning to arrive in their Springtime spots out on the flats over shell beds and have performed the best for our anglers over the last few days. Active bait fish / signs of life are still very critical, so pay attention to your surroundings, including Pelicans, and Wading […]
I was showing my friend my wounds caused by the cutest little fuzzy ball of fur you’ve ever seen. Katie adequately named it “oh, the Vampire Days.” How appropriate! I thought to myself, this is like the time Rosie caught and killed one of the neighbor’s chickens. Somebody said, “Once they get the taste of […]
As we transition from the end of March into of April, the American calendar reminds us of the nation’s profound capacity for transformation. This week in history highlights a striking spectrum of the American experience—from the high-stakes military maneuvers of the Civil War and World War I to the quiet, revolutionary births of global tech […]