Get ready to feast your way to victory at our epic Crab/Boudin Ball Eating Contest, where speed, skill, and stomachs collide for glory and prizes! How many can you eat? Register Here: https://texascrabfestival.org/events/ Ten Competitors will be selected to participate. Names will be drawn from the list of all entries. Drawing will be held at…

Doin’ it RV Style! By J. Lee Austin, MD Intrepid readers following this boutique Stack for awhile are familiar with my inglorious history of dumbfounding stunts with motorcycles, boats, planes, cars and trucks. So why should RV’s be any different? Turns out they’re not. With enough foolhardy follies in the RV Life to make a…

In the early morning hours of June 30, 1908, a remote area of Siberia experienced what can only be described as one of the most explosive mysteries of the 20th century. An enormous fireball streaked across the sky and exploded with a force greater than any man-made weapon at the time—flattening 800 square miles of…

As we step into the week of April 1 to April 7, let’s explore some significant historical events that occurred on each day: April 1 Battle of Five Forks (1865): During the American Civil War, Union forces led by General Philip Sheridan defeated Confederate troops under General George Pickett at Five Forks, Virginia. This victory…

As an old airline pilot friend of mine likes to say, flying isn’t dangerous; it’s the taking off and landing where most problems occur. It’s like that with boats, too. Although you can certainly get run over on the high seas, the majority of problems occur at or near the dock. Another problem area is…

We picked up The Littles after their baseball parade down Main Street in Friendswood. It’s the beginning of baseball season y’all. Daddy drove the float in the parade, Pierce rode with him, The Littles team, the Angels, rode in the back. Daddy and Pierce had tickets to the Texas Children’s Houston Open, so we got…

Surface water temperature 71 degrees. The water clarity is good for East Galveston Bay. The Trout this week have transitioned to our Springtime spots out on the flats over shell beds. Active bait fish / signs of life are still very critical, so pay attention to your surroundings, including Pelicans, and Wading Birds. The redfish…

State Representative Pat Curry’s Statement on HB 4938 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Reform Bill “House Bill 4938 was filed as a mechanism to shine a light on the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) and to bring the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners to the table to discuss proposed regulations on the deer…

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has officially designated State Highway 87 on Bolivar Peninsula as a hurricane evacuation route, providing residents a critical option for safe departure during major storm events. The new designation ensures enhanced preparedness and prioritizes safety for residents and visitors in vulnerable low-lying areas. “As hurricane season approaches, it is…

Swedes Real Estate, a cornerstone of Crystal Beach since 1955, has grown from humble beginnings into one of the most recognized names in vacation rentals and property management along the Bolivar Peninsula. At its heart is a deep history of family ties, community engagement, and an unwavering love for the beach. Jim Walters, who partnered…

Get ready to shell-ebrate the Texas Crab Festival in style! Our vibrant selection of festival apparel is finally here, featuring an array of shirts, tank tops, hats, and visors in a rainbow of colors that will make you feel as bright and lively as Crystal Beach itself! We’ve got the perfect gear for you to…

Actors Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson had a very successful movie about creating a list of things they wanted to see and do before they died. The list of things to do was called a bucket list, as in the term “kicking the bucket.” This column is about an actual bucket that you fill with…

Surface water temperature 69 degrees. The water clarity is about average for East Galveston Bay. The Trout are becoming more active and we are still catching them in deeper holes, as well as out on the flats over shell. Active baitfish / signs of life are still critical, so pay attention to your surroundings. The…

It’s that time of year again and it will be here before you know it. The annual Texas Crab Festival Wiener Dog Races will be held at the Texas Crab Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM We’re looking for dachshund contestants for the race and need you to register your dachshund fur…

From groundbreaking discoveries to unforgettable moments, this week in history has witnessed events that shaped our world. Whether it’s pivotal battles, scientific breakthroughs, or cultural milestones, the past comes alive as we look back at the remarkable—and sometimes surprising—events that occurred in these seven days. March 25, 1965 – Selma to Montgomery March ConcludesOn this…

Well, we did it! Five years later, we’ve decided to go ahead and get a new pool. A couple of the legs rusted out (we’ll have to figure out how to remedy that) and the liner faded from a bright vibrant blue to almost white, so, time to go! The new pool should be delivered…

A few weeks ago, my sweet niece called and asked me to meet her and her brother and their spouses for a weekend in Louisville Kentucky. Their mother was turning 70 years old and there was going to be a surprise party for her. My brother and her divorced many years ago, but their mom…

Throughout history, the idea that our planet might be hollow—and perhaps even inhabited inside—has captured the imagination of adventurers, mystics, and conspiracy theorists alike. Known as the Hollow Earth Theory, this concept stands as one of the more outlandish and enduring claims in the realm of pseudoscience. The Origins of the Hollow Earth Concept The…

In 1914, the United States Navy commissioned a battleship that would go on to make history: the Battleship Texas. This formidable vessel saw service in both World War I and World War II, earning its place as a revered national treasure. But by the late 2010s, time, saltwater, and decades of insufficient maintenance had brought…

By Elinor TinsleyBay Vue Methodist Women (BVMW) held their annual bake sale in Bay Vue parking lot by Hwy 87 on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Cakes, pies, cookies and myriad treats were available from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM or until all were sold. This major fundraiser for the year supports many of our outreach…