This week in history, spanning from March 18 to March 24, has witnessed numerous significant events that have shaped the course of nations, cultures, and scientific advancements. Here’s a look back at some of these pivotal moments: March 18: • 1965 – First Spacewalk: Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first person to conduct a…

You know the sound. That unmistakable “Ughhh,” “Oof,” or the always-classic “Ahhhhhh” that escapes your lips when you lower yourself into a chair—or, let’s be honest, when you simply bend down to tie a shoelace. Maybe you’ve started doing it yourself. Maybe you caught your spouse letting out a groan just trying to pick up…

Last Friday, Crenshaw School came alive with excitement and gratitude as students, staff, and local service members gathered to celebrate Honoring Hometown Heroes Day—a special event organized by Principal Traci Camp and School Counselor Roz Faulhaber. The day was designed to recognize and show appreciation for the men and women who work hard every day…

Mark your calendar for the Bay Vue Methodist Church’s annual bake sale on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, or sold out whichever comes first. We will have cakes, cupcakes, pies, brownies, cookies and homemade candies available. Proceeds go to support the many projects the Bay Vue Methodist Women support here…

By Linda Elissalde I love the Bolivar Peninsula located on the Texas Gulf Coast. I love all the seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. Spring brings wild flowers, pleasant weather, and nesting birds, while summer sprouts wild flowers, balmy weather, more birds, more visitors and filled up RV parks. I love fall on the Bolivar…

A total lunar eclipse is set to grace the night skies on March 13, 2025 — a striking celestial event that’s well worth staying up (or waking up) for. During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow that causes the Moon to take on a…

Golf carts aren’t just for the fairways anymore. Your golf cart is a trusty companion cruising along the beach or running up to the Big Store. But if you want it to stay in peak condition—especially in salty, sandy, beachside environments—it needs some love and care. Here’s how to keep your golf cart (gas or…

If you have ever traveled on a busy waterway such as the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), then you have seen the results of crossing another boat’s wake at the wrong angle, the wrong speed, or too close to the other boat. Perhaps you have done one of these things (you know you have) and quickly regretted…

Surface water temperature 67 degrees. Water clarity is decent for East Galveston Bay. We are still catching Trout and Redfish in the marsh/bayou areas, but the fish have started their transition out into the main bay system. We found good numbers of solid trout on the Shorelines over shell pockets and within close proximity to…

Throughout history, the week of March 11 to March 17 has been marked by significant events that have shaped nations, influenced cultures, and impacted the world. Here is a look back at some of these notable occurrences: March 11 2011: Japan’s Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off…

I began mine with my favorite pizza. Yep, homemade from scratch. I start off with Jiffy pizza crust mix out of the box. Add ½ cup of water and let it rise. I had all the fixings I needed like spaghetti sauce, onions, turkey sausage, green peppers and mozzarella cheese and an extra sprinkle of…

Anglers across Texas set fishing records through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2024. Joan Swartz of Austin enjoyed one of the most notable catches, setting multiple fly-rod records on Oct. 15. Swartz, president of Texas Women Fly Fishers, reeled in a smallmouth buffalo on the Brazos River that weighed…

The Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe Mardi Gras Parade brought a wave of color, music, and celebration to the peninsula under bright, sunny skies. With over 80 floats of all shapes and sizes lining up early in the morning, the stage was set for a day of festive fun and community spirit. The excitement began as…

The Eagle’s beloved Crazy Hat Party reached a milestone this year, celebrating its 15th anniversary in spectacular fashion. Traditionally held the day before the Mardi Gras Parade, this year’s event embraced a fresh twist in honor of the 2025 parade theme, “Masquerade Madness.” Instead of wildly decorated hats, participants arrived donning elaborate and original Mardi…

Each year, just before the Mardi Gras Parade takes over Crystal Beach, the Eagles Aerie 3719 hosts one of the community’s most anticipated events—the Crazy Hat Party. This year, the tradition takes on a new twist as the Crazy Mask Party, inviting revelers to showcase their most creative, festive, and extravagant masks. While the party…

The Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation had its annual wine tasting at Jose’s Cantina last Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and a great time was had by all. With over 80 in attendance, Jose’s was awash in vibrant Mardi Gras colors and decorations along with a majority of our guests in attendance adhering to the suggested Mardi…

This week in history, spanning from March 4 to March 10, has witnessed numerous significant events that have shaped the course of nations, cultures, and scientific advancements. Here’s a look back at some of these pivotal moments: March 4, 1933: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Inauguration Amidst the Great Depression In the depths of the Great Depression,…

People who are not experienced sailors often do not fully understand the Navigational Rules of the Road that apply to vessels, so this column will be dedicated to explaining some of those rules. I have often heard people say that a sailboat always has the right of way, but as you will see below, that…

Surface water temperature 62 degrees. Water clarity average for East Galveston Bay. Much of our success remains back in the marsh/bayou areas over the past weeks, but over the last week with the heating trend, things are beginning to change. We have been finding fish moving out of the back lakes and around marsh drains,…

First of all, let me tell you about the Wine Tasting event at Jose’s. The annual Bolivar Cultural Foundation event of the year was held at Jose’s. The wine guy, none other than Jose’s brother-in-law, Arnulfo Perez of Un Sueño Vineyard did the presentation. Fantastic wines provided, Jose laid out a wonderful food table and…