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Reeling in Success: 248 Anglers Compete at the Labor Day Bolivar Beatdown
The beach was remarkably busy this weekend, with a bustling Labor Day beach crowd sharing the coastline with the annual Bolivar Beatdown Shark and Redfish Tournament, hosted by Texas Shark Radio. Drawing an impressive turnout of 248 entrants, the event ran from Friday evening through Sunday morning, offering competitors the thrill of the catch, bragging…
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Beyond the Bait: How One Paratrooper is Using Shark Fishing to Heal Military Veterans
On a sun-soaked stretch of sand at Crystal Beach, Texas, the air is thick with salt spray, the low roar of the surf, and the sharp, distinctive click of a heavy-duty fishing reel. To a casual beachgoer, it looks like a typical weekend at the Bolivar Beatdown—a popular land-based shark fishing tournament. High-powered surf rods line…
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Your Mortgage Doesn’t Evacuate When You Do
What Bolivar Peninsula homeowners should organize before a storm By Bruce Cline | Bayside Bruce As I sit here writing this, the Bolivar Peninsula is under a tropical storm warning. The current forecast calls for winds up to 65 mph and four to eight inches of rain. Of course, anyone who has lived along the…
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Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation to Host Open House
“Pathway to the Light” Brick Viewing Honoring Community Resilience Marking eighteen years since Hurricane Ike forever altered the Bolivar Peninsula, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation is inviting the community back to its historic grounds for a special open house and tribute event. Scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, the event commemorates the resilience of a…
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Fall Is a Great Time for a Digital Security Check-Up. Here’s Why
Fall tends to come with its own version of a reset: schedules settle after summer travel, kids head back to school, and a lot of households naturally start tightening things up before the year winds down. It’s a good moment to add one more item to that seasonal reset a quick check of your digital…
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Happy Fall Y’all
With “feels like” temperatures of over 100 degrees, it certainly doesn’t feel like fall is on its way but that’s not stopping the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation from completing their plans for the biggest Fall Arts & Crafts Fair to date being held on September 19, 2026 from 10 AM – 3:00 PM. The Cultural…
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Recreational Boating Safety – Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance
Whenever I get a chance to talk to boaters, I like to get a feel for the typical problems they encounter on the water, especially those problems pertaining to their engines. There are so many things that can go wrong out on the water that I thought this would be a good time to discuss…
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Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report
Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. Once again, early am this week we shifted our focus towards trout on the flats over shell, and after the sun came up we ventured out to Open Water Reefs for good catches of Specks, Sandies and oversize Redfish. Active bait in the area is important, so if you…
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The Mystery of the Single Missing Flip-Flop
It is a law of coastal physics: you will never lose both flip-flops. You will only ever lose one. You step off the cabin deck, ready to head to the beach, only to look down and realize you are wearing one single, solitary piece of footwear. Where is its partner? You check under the house. You dig through…
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The Last Hurrah!
Labor Day Weekend was not what I expected. That is, it was BETTER than I expected. The crowds didn’t seem as dense, not rowdy at all from where I sat. The beach was beautiful, a little hot unless you were under a canopy. The breeze is a God-Send. The water was green, clean and clear.…
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What’s Happening on Bolivar
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.
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This Week In American History
From the dawn of space-age ambitions and legendary military victories to days of national mourning and resilience, this week encapsulates the trials and triumphs that have shaped the United States over centuries. September 8 September 9 September 10 September 11 September 12 September 13 September 14
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From Tech Startups to Coastal Outfitter
How Mike Gilbert is Breathing New Life into Crystal Beach’s Latitude 29.2 For most people, a weekend drive during the height of the COVID pandemic was simply a way to escape cabin fever. For Mike Gilbert and his wife, Bella, however, a spontaneous trip to Crystal Beach turned into a life-altering pivot—leading them away from…
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Ultimate Bolivar Beatdown: Action-Packed Weekend
Hook, Line, and Sinker: The Hottest Fishing Event on the Coast. The shores of the Bolivar Peninsula are set to come alive with the thrill of competition as the highly anticipated Bolivar Beatdown shark and bull red fishing tournament casts off this Friday and runs through Sunday. The excitement is already building, with enthusiastic anglers…
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TWIA Committee to Weigh Proposal Eliminating Windstorm Coverage for Secondary Homes
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Legislative and External Affairs Committee is meeting virtually on September 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes a high-profile topic: potentially restricting residential property insurance eligibility exclusively to owner-occupied homesteads. The proposal would seek to modify Chapter 2210 of the Texas Insurance Code to strip secondary homes and…
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The Long Hot Summer Takes a Bow
For Another Season Well-Baked By J. Lee AustinApologies for the dearth of articles recently, but spare time’s been sparse due to the fabricated pressure of Continuing Medical Education … you know, that lovely process by which health professionals get to allegedly prove their alleged competence by taking courses and answering multiple guess questions. It’s a…
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Soaking Up the Final Rays: Labor Day is the Ultimate Summer Finale
Ah, Labor Day, a carefree three-day weekend of coastal breezes, saltwater, and sun. Let’s be honest: standard two-day weekends are a tease. By the time you unpack your bags, wash the beach towels, and wonder where Sunday went, Monday morning is already staring you down. Enter the Labor Day weekend. Those delightful extra 24 hours…
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GLO, USACE Sign Construction Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Coastal Texas Project Efforts
[August 20, 2026] Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced today that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have signed a Construction Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate activities that support early implementation of the Coastal Texas Project (CTX). This agreement reflects the State of Texas’s ongoing commitment to…
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Recreational Boating Safety – Dealing with Sun and Heat Related Injuries
As a boat operator, you are responsible for your safety and the safety of your passengers. A first aid kit is not an item required by regulation, but it is highly recommended that you carry one, and it is also recommended that you carry plenty of water and beverages that can replace lost electrolytes as…
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Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report
Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. This week we spent most of our time fishing open water reefs all over the bay system and it paid off big time with Specks, Reds, and Sand Trout. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Soft Body Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/4 oz heads in light…
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