Day: July 6, 2026
Under skies of burning, brilliant blue,The crowds arrive for the festive view.Before the morning heat can rise,They stake their claim for paradise.Shoulder to shoulder on shifting sand,A vibrant, sprawling, coastal band. Bright canopies sprout like a rainbow field,As sun-drenched joy begins to yield.The ring of washers, the cornhole toss,With games that measure gain and loss.While […]
Every Fourth of July, the night sky over Crystal Beach, Texas, transforms into a sprawling, horizon-to-horizon canopy of light. For miles along the Bolivar Peninsula, tens of thousands of beachgoers witness a massive, continuous display of light and sound funded not by a single municipal budget, but entirely by the collective purchases of everyday families. […]
Many know that the Texas State Bird is the Mockingbird…or is it the Mosquito? It’s hard to tell sometimes, even at the beach. We all love the beach, and mosquitoes do too. Water is a necessary part of the mosquito’s habitat, and the Peninsula has plenty of water spots for a mosquito family to call […]
Get ready to cruise the coast for a cause! The annual Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run is just a few weeks away, taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This highly anticipated tradition is widely considered one of the most exciting and unique events on the peninsula, offering the most fun you can have […]
At the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, held on America’s 250th birthday, legends Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo once again reigned supreme at Coney Island. Despite a brutal heat wave, both athletes secured decisive victories to defend their respective titles. Joey Chestnut’s 18th Title Joey Chestnut extended his record-breaking legacy by consuming 66 […]
The Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation is delighted to invite the community to our upcoming Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, set to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Join us at the Swedes Park Pavilion in Crystal Beach from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day dedicated to shopping, browsing, and celebrating local artistry. […]
Many waterways have bridges that pass over them. Some are quite tall and are almost taken for granted, but many bridges are so low to the water that you need to know if you can safely pass beneath them. This column will address what you need to know about bridges. Low bridge, ev’rybody downLow bridge, […]
Surface water temperature is 84 degrees. The water clarity is normal for East Galveston Bay. Once again, this week we shifted our focus towards trout on the flats over shell, as well as Open Water Reefs when the wind cooperated. Active bait in the area is important, so if you don’t see bait or signs […]
You just sat down in your beach chair with a perfectly constructed turkey sandwich. You took your time making it, got the mayo-to-mustard ratio just right, and wrapped it neatly in foil. You take one bite, look away for a fraction of a second to check out a cool boat in the distance, and—WHOOSH. A […]
The 4th of July, hot times on the beach! Many hours spent on the beach this past weekend, I think we set a record! Oh, and the people watching was at it’s best! Much to this pair of Grandparents’ delight, we had a full house this weekend. Our granddaughter surprised us by coming down on […]