• BP Cultural Foundation hosts local author

    By Elinor Tinsley On January 15, 2025, the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation, along with the Eagles 3719 and the generous use of their event room, were pleased to present a book signing of our own local author, Brenda Lewis. Brenda’s book was available at Amazon in mid-November and she quickly sold out of her first…

  • 2025 Crabfest T-Shirt Design Contest winner announced

    The Texas Crab Festival Committee selected the winners in the annual Texas Crab Festival T-Shirt Art Contest for 2025. They want to extend a warm and friendly thank you to all the talented artists who participated. The creativity and imagination displayed in each submission showcased diverse talents and reflected the spirit of our beloved Festival…

  • The Three Stooges Go Skiing

    And Baffle the World Against All Odds and Common Sense By J. Lee Austin, MD Those of you playing along at home may have detected a recurrent theme running through my gripping tales of death defiant capers. In the psychiatric journals I think they call it Chronic Intractable Imbecility. Today’s yarn abides the pattern, so…

  • Ensure our local heritage continues

    Participate in a 50/50 drawing to help raise funds for the non-profit Crystal Beach Cemetery. All funds will go the maintenance of the cemetery grounds. Buy your ticket now at the Eagles. The winning ticket will be drawn on March 1, 2025 at the Eagles after the Mardi Gras Parade. The winner does not need…

  • The Bermuda Triangle: A Mystery or Just a Myth?

    The Bermuda Triangle has fascinated people for decades. This stretch of ocean, shaped like a triangle between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, is famous for stories of disappearing ships and planes. But what’s the truth behind the mystery? Let’s take a closer look at the facts and myths.  The Claim: Strange Things Happen Here People…

  • Recreational Boating Safety – Meteorology for Sailors

    Wind and Weather Weather in general is one of the most important factors in our lives. We need to know what the weather forecast is so we can dress accordingly as well as act accordingly. The cause of most weather phenomena is uneven heating of the earth’s surface. Wind and weather are almost the same…

  • Post Your Classifieds for Free on CrystalBeach.com

    Looking to buy, sell, or trade something in the Crystal Beach area? CrystalBeach.com makes it easy with our *Classifieds* section! Whether you’re searching for a new vehicle, hiring for your business, offering free items, promoting services, or advertising something unique, our platform has you covered. Posting your ad is completely free, making it a hassle-free…

  • Typical January Day – so it’s chili and puzzles  

    What else do you on a frigid day like this? Well, other than making chili, I decided to start a puzzle. Come to think of it, I guess it’s been two years since we dragged out the puzzle table. Probably because I haven’t bought a new puzzle in a long time. This year, a friend…

  • New Year, New You (For Two Weeks): The Quest to Keep Your Resolutions Alive

    Ah, New Year’s resolutions—the promises we make to ourselves after the post-holiday haze of eggnog, sugar cookies, and Netflix binges. January 1st dawns like a crisp blank page, and we eagerly write down our intentions for a better, brighter version of ourselves. Fast forward a few weeks, and that once hopeful list has somehow migrated…

  • Profiles In Paradise: Where Dreams Literally Come True

    By J. Lee Austin, MD For those dear readers here in Galveston County/Bolivar, wondering who in the world I am and what the heck I am doing here, this note’s for you. For my Substack readers around the world, no worries, I love you too 😉 I’m not from The Peninsula, but I got here…

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