Day: November 2, 2026
Swedes Park transformed into a buzzing hub of fall festivities on Saturday as local volunteer firefighters and EMS medics hosted a massive community Halloween celebration. Festively decorated vehicles lined the park fence for a lively trunk-or-treat, passing out candy to costumed visitors of all ages. The crowd also gathered for a classic cake walk, with […]
Vibrant colors, clever craftsmanship, and fall spirit took center stage this week as Crenshaw School hosted its annual pumpkin decorating contest. Students once again rose to the challenge, transforming ordinary pumpkins into works of art that lined the hallway. Whether spooky, classic Halloween motifs or delightfully whimsical concepts, each entry reflected a level of imagination […]
By Linda ElissaldeNobody does Halloween better than The Bolivar Peninsula. There are many celebrations provided by different organizations. Marcel and I certainly enjoyed our outing at Jayla’s located east of former Rollover Pass. The place was perfectly decorated for Halloween. Food and beverages were great. Excellent service and last, but defiantly not least, music provided […]
Birds Houston (formerly Houston Audubon) announces 1st Saturday Bolivar Flats Beach Ramble for November. Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Sanctuary Manager Wyatt Egelhoff. You’ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats, discovering […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened commercial and recreational oyster harvesting in areas TX-1 and TX-5 of Galveston Bay, effective Monday, Nov. 2. The decision follows pre-season sampling by TPWD biologists, who evaluate local shellfish beds to confirm they meet required population thresholds for legal-sized oysters (three inches or larger). Robin Riechers, […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) requests the help of waterfowl hunters to protect Texas water bodies from the spread of aquatic invasive species that can reduce the quality of waterfowl habitats, block recreational access and harm ecosystems and infrastructure. Hunters can make a difference to help protect waterfowl and the hunting experience by […]
For over a quarter-century, a beloved tradition has brought bright smiles and holiday cheer to kids across our coast: the annual Christmas Bike Drive, hosted by Bolivar Peninsula Charities (formerly Texas Crab Festival Charities). Every year, our mission remains the same—to deliver shiny new bicycles and safety helmets to local children on Christmas morning. Every […]
By Elinor TinsleyYes folks, it’s that time of year again to give up that pint of blood to help save up to three lives. We could bore you with a lot of statistics but just remember the amazing facts like; out of the billions of people on earth, there are only eight blood types, blood […]
The Texas Crab Festival committee is seeking original artwork from talented artists for its Official 2027 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 […]
Sailing, sailing, over the bounding main;For many a stormy wind shall blow, ere Jack comes home again! The song chorus above is widely known and appears in many children’s songbooks. It appears in Disney cartoons as well. It is a very upbeat song written in 1880. It is an appropriate lead-in to this column, as […]