Sometimes, all it takes is a little faith, a dash of spontaneity—and two raffle tickets. Mark Bell from Conroe, Texas, and his wife Karen made their first trip to the Texas Crab Festival this year, and what a memorable one it turned out to be. As property owners in Crystal Beach, they decided to visit…

The Texas Crab Festival in Crystal Beach is one of the Gulf Coast’s most exciting events, drawing crowds for its delicious seafood, lively entertainment, and thrilling competitions. From wiener dog races to gumbo cook-offs, this festival offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a foodie, a competitor, or just looking for family-friendly fun, the Texas Crab…

By LTC Mike Moad, U.S. Army Retired Every year, on the last Monday of May, Americans pause to observe Memorial Day—a time of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It’s a holiday marked by parades, flag ceremonies, and backyard barbecues, but its deeper purpose lies in honoring the brave men and women of the U.S. military who…

By Elinor Tinsley The time of year is almost here for Bay Vue Methodist Church and the Eagles 3719 semi annual blood drive. This spring’s drive will be on Friday, May 23, 2025 from 1:00 – 5:30 PM, in the Bay Vue Methodist Church’s fellowship hall. The address is 1411 Hwy 87 in Crystal Beach.…

By Linda Elissalde Pastor Valerie Hudson is a fine preacher and also a very talented musician. She plays several instruments, composes Christian music and leads Bay Vue Methodist choir and chime players. She planned a special service to honor mothers this year. Her sermon detailed contributions of biblical mothers. Chosen music added to this notable…

Here is a scenario that happens all too often all over the US: You are the skipper of a nice recreational boat. You decide to take some friends out for a boat ride. Everything is going well when all of a sudden you hit a wave at a bad angle and you are thrown overboard.…

Surface water temperature 80 degrees. This week, once again the story has been wind, wind and a little more wind. The water clarity is about average for East Galveston Bay west of the Stingaree and clarity declines the further east you venture past Big Pasture Bayou. The majority of our success this week has been…

We started out a bit wet, but we shook off the drops and came out sparkling. 25 bails of hay and several sheets of plywood and everyone was high and dry again. A slight cold front rolled in on Saturday along with some sunshine and fresh breezes to help us dry out. Cheers to the…

The U.S. two-dollar bill, often referred to as the “Tom” due to its portrait of Thomas Jefferson, is one of the most enigmatic and misunderstood pieces of American currency. Despite being legal tender and still in circulation, it remains a rarity in daily transactions, leading to a wealth of myths and misconceptions. First introduced in…

This week is packed with milestones that shaped aviation, disaster response, and pop culture. From bravery to tragedy to innovation, this week’s history is unforgettable. May 20, 1927 – Charles Lindbergh Begins His Historic Flight Charles Lindbergh took off from New York in the Spirit of St. Louis, aiming to complete the first solo nonstop…

Crystal Beach was the place to be this past weekend as the Texas Crab Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary with a weekend full of flavor, rhythm, and community spirit — Gulf Coast style. What started as a small local gathering has grown into one of the most anticipated annual events on the Bolivar Peninsula, and…

By Elinor TinsleyOne of the events that has become famous, or infamous, depending on which side of the event you’re on, is the Wiener Dog Races at the Texas Crab Festival in Crystal Beach. For the past umpteenth years (wasn’t able to determine the first one), each Saturday morning of the Crab Festival (depending on…

Planning a perfect beach day involves more than just packing sunscreen and a towel. With the right preparation, you can turn an ordinary outing into an extraordinary experience. Thanks to platforms like Latest Deals, you can find great discounts and deals on everything you’ll need for a beach getaway without breaking the bank. Let’s dive…

By Linda Elissalde May 5 through May 9, 2025 was Texas Teacher Appreciation Week. Bay Vue Methodist Women (BMW) and volunteers expressed gratitude to Crenshaw Elementary-Middle School and High Island Independent School District teachers and staff with special luncheons. BMW President Elinor Tinsley along with Jane Loose, Linda Chesser, Elaine Rollfing, Queen Royce Galbreath, Amy…

Safe Boating Week is from May 17-23, 2025. The purpose of the Safe Boating Campaign is to promote boater education and safe operation so that all boaters get home safely. Getting home safely from a recreational boating outing is simply a matter of following some important good practices. Some of the good practices are required…

Surface water temperature is 76 degrees. Water clarity stirred up more than usual after the fronts we had this past week, but the fish did not seem to mind. We had quite a bit of North wind this week, but still fishing shell structure in 2 to 4 feet of water, and most of our…

From pivotal battles to groundbreaking discoveries, explore the pivotal events that shaped our world during this week in history. May 13 to May 19 witnessed remarkable events that shaped the world. Join us as we explore these defining moments. May 13 1846 – U.S. Declares War on Mexico: The U.S. Congress approved a declaration of…

Well, it’s over for another year. What am I talking about, we really only have like a 2-3 month rest before we start all over again. Every year we sweat the rain, all week long people told us about the reports of No Rain. Oh, we were so excited. After all, we already got rain…

In July 1969, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission successfully landed humans on the Moon, fulfilling President Kennedy’s daring goal and cementing America’s dominance in the Space Race. Or… did it? According to the Moon Landing Hoax Theory, the entire event — from Neil Armstrong’s first step to the famous American flag planting — was an elaborate…

Boogie on down to the beach this Mother’s Day Weekend for some family fun at the 40th annual Texas Crab Festival in Crystal Beach! Dive into a full weekend of Gulf Coast style Music, Art, Food and Fun – featuring a Wiener Dog races, Crab Gumbo Cook Off, arts & crafts vendors, kidz zone, an…