Day: April 6, 2026
A Resounding Success at Swedes Park After months of meticulous planning and weeks of physical preparation, the Bolivar Arena Association (BAA) officially brought the thunder back to town this past Saturday. For months, locals passing by Swedes Park watched with curiosity as empty bleachers stood in the middle of an overgrown, neglected field. This weekend, that curiosity […]
Mark your calendars for May 2, because the Bolivar Peninsula is about to get a whole lot sweeter! Lemonade Day Galveston County is back, and we are calling on all local youth to step up, squeeze some lemons, and start their very own businesses. What is Lemonade Day? Lemonade Day is a fun, hands-on program […]
Get ready for some fun as the Texas Crab Festival is just around the corner, from May 7–9! This beloved tradition is back with a full slate of events that celebrate the very best of Gulf Coast style, offering a weekend of entertainment that the whole family will love. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite […]
The social contract is officially under siege, and the primary weapon of choice is the “Speaker” button. We’ve all been there: you’re enjoying a quiet moment in a coffee shop or perhaps trying to browse the silent aisles of a library, when a voice suddenly booms through the room. It’s not a public service announcement. […]
Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025. The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of Universal City with 52. He averaged an incredible, one record per week, with most of […]
We have talked about Aids to Navigation (ATON) occasionally. This column will be about ATON discrepancies. An ATON discrepancy is any deviation from the prescribed location, construction, or function of the ATON. ATON discrepancies can lead to mishaps the same way a missing stop sign at a busy intersection can. The most important thing you […]
Surface water temperature is 74 degrees. The water clarity is average for East Galveston Bay. Once again, this week we shifted our focus towards trout on the flats over shell and they did not disappoint with great catches over the last week. Active bait in the area is important, so if you don’t see bait […]
Have you ever tried to use a can opener, only to feel like you’re trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube with your feet? Or written a beautiful note with a gel pen, only to discover you’ve smeared the entire contents across the page (and your palm) as you went? If so, congratulations: you might just […]
Yep, The Littles turned 9 years old yesterday, on Easter! What a wonderful pair of boys. Twins, but you’d never know it. They are as different as day and night. Fisher asked for a Ripstick, Riggs asked for a cross necklace. Now, how different could that be. They had a swimming party on Friday at […]
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.