And it did! Wasn’t it beautiful? Can we depend on Snow every 4 years? I hope so! My boss texted me, “Stay home!” So, I did. What fun to stay in jammies until 10 in the morning. Didn’t lose internet, so it was easy to work from home. For two days! He, the boss, was…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Are you a local homeowner interested in listing your property for sale or rent? CrystalBeach.com is your perfect platform! With our updated and modernized website, we make it easier than ever to showcase your vacation rental or home for sale to thousands of potential buyers and renters. For over two decades, CrystalBeach.com has been the…

How America’s National Bird Was Chosen The bald eagle, a symbol synonymous with American strength and resilience, wasn’t always the official national symbol of the United States—at least not in a formal legal sense. That changed when President Biden signed a law solidifying the bald eagle as America’s official national bird, finally putting to rest…

By Linda Elissalde Is there anything she cannot do? Dr. Melanie Wallace has more talents than one can ever articulate. She is sister, wife, mother, grandmother, cellist, teacher, principal, chef, artist, party giver, actress, church class teacher, and provider of a life changing experience at the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse near her home. I…

It’s the time of year when you can still get out on the water, but you have to take extra precautions so that you are not overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs due to breathing excessive amounts of carbon monoxide. There is no such thing as a normal…

The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season has officially begun, offering a variety of beloved flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is renowned for empowering young girls by teaching essential skills such as goal setting, money management, decision-making, people skills, and business ethics. Proceeds from cookie sales directly support local councils…

For the first time in a month of Sundays, I stayed home this past weekend. I didn’t think I could do it, but so happy I did. It’s been a rough week, workwise that is! More drama than necessary and lots of changes. Have you ever noticed the older you get; the harder changes are…

By Linda Elissalde Bay Vue Methodist Church presented its annual Christmas Eve Service for 2024. As Pastor Valerie Hudson read the Christmas Story, church members pantomimed the well know scripture of Jesus’ birth. Melody and Doug Romero as Mary and Joseph, Angel Gabriel Roy Kinkaid, Shepherds Pat Tinsley and Bunnie Meyer, Angels Fran Griffin, and…

Port Bolivar residents and visitors now have a smoother and safer commute, as the new bridge on Loop 108 is officially open. Construction began in February 2024 to replace the aging structure, which had served the community for decades but had reached the end of its serviceable life. The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) invested…

The Texas Crab Festival Christmas Drive is thrilled to announce its successful partnership with Angel Tree, extending holiday joy to families from High Island to Port Bolivar. Thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from Entergy and the heartfelt contributions from residents of Bolivar Peninsula, we were able to fulfill the holiday wishes of local children.…