By Linda Elissalde Bay Vue’s Second Going Resale Store is the gift that just keeps on giving. They are ready to help where ever there is a need. One of the many causes that Second Going continues to champion is public school education on Bolivar Peninsula. Once again these wonderful volunteers visited Crenshaw School and…

Last week’s Golf Cart Poker Run was another memorable event, known for its festive spirit and generosity—and this year’s gathering did not disappoint. Thanks to the incredible participation and support of our community, we raised a substantial amount of money for important charitable causes. However, not all good things come without a hitch. In the…

Nature offers countless displays of feeding ingenuity, but few combine elegance, speed, and adaptability as beautifully as the brown pelican. This past week, along coastal shores, pelicans were seen feeding close to land, circling over the surf before locking their wings, folding them back in a graceful arc, and diving straight into the water. It…

Check out the upcoming events on Bolivar Peninsula—there’s always something going on! From community gatherings and outdoor adventures, the calendar is packed with fun for everyone. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss out on the happenings that make Bolivar Peninsula so special. Mark your calendars and join in the fun! AUGUST 20…

This week, I heard the term TL/DR for the first time; TL/DR stands for “Too Long, Didn’t Read”. I appreciate my weekly updates can be lengthy, so from now on, I’ll lead with a brief summary of each section: Stocks/Equities: Up. Market mostly bounced back after last Friday’s tumble on poor jobs data, tariff uncertainty,…

These days, knowing how to use basic tech, navigating the internet, communicating on apps, or operating household devices is no longer optional. Digital skills are essential for everything, from booking a ferry ticket and managing bank accounts to accessing healthcare and staying socially connected. According to UNESCO, digital literacy is now a critical tool for…

The 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics, the latest study for which we have a full year’s data, show that the second most cause of death involves paddlecraft operation., accounting for 28% of all recreational boating deaths. The Base Galveston Flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary operates out of the US Coast Guard base on Galveston…

Surface water temperature 87 degrees. The water clarity is improving slightly for the majority of East Galveston Bay, with clearer / saltier water as you get over by the Yacht Basin, and especially as you venture over towards Galveston. We are spending more time locating trout, reds, and flounder in the intracoastal relating to structure,…

Of course there’s gardening, but y’all must expect that out of me by now. Don’t worry, when I got home from work on Monday, the first thing I did was find an empty garbage can and I started cutting stuff back in my garden. After about 30 minutes, I’d trimmed the knock-out roses that came…

By Shannon Williams From early conversation, when my husband and I reconnected after 30 years, he talked of his dream of “going to Yellowstone.” This was about 15 years ago before the show Yellowstone and before going to National Parks became a thing to do. Once he retired, I told him to start planning and…

The deadline to sign up to receive a 2025 property tax statement via electronic mail (email) is September 15th. Visit the GCTO website at www.galcotax.com and click the large red button to search for your account(s). At the account homepage, scroll to the bottom and click on Register to Receive Electronic Tax Statements. This feature…

From groundbreaking discoveries to pivotal moments in politics and culture, the week of August 12–18 has witnessed extraordinary events that shaped the world. On August 12, 1981, IBM unveiled its first personal computer, revolutionizing the tech industry, while August 15, 1945, marked V-J Day, ending World War II after Japan’s surrender. Meanwhile, August 16, 1977,…

A Day in the Life with Paramedic Supervisor Melissa Elliott In the coastal corners of Galveston County—where salt air and summer traffic meet unexpected emergencies—Melissa Elliott stands as a seasoned sentinel of public safety. A paramedic with over 24 years of experience and a supervisor for Emergency Services District #2, Melissa isn’t just clocking shifts;…

Despite a week filled with ominous forecasts, Saturday morning greeted Crystal Beach with blue skies, setting the perfect stage for one of the community’s favorite annual traditions — the Golf Cart Poker Run. Known for its festive spirit and generosity, this year’s event did not disappoint. Golf carts began lining up at Jose’s Cantina as…

A new chapter is unfolding for the Bolivar Peninsula with the official launch of Bolivar Peninsula Vision, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to lead community-driven growth, environmental stewardship, and strategic planning for the future of the peninsula. Shauna Williams, business owner and community advocate, unveiled its mission at a well-attended town hall event on July 30.…

By J. Lee Austin I’ve been pondering this topic for awhile now … ever since the weather went from pleasant to sweltering a few weeks back. And now that a good friend recently collapsed from the condition, I reckon it’s time to talk about it. No worries, he’s okay … a frenetic ambulance trip across…

Greetings Fellow Wealth Creators, Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. Overall, it was a disappointing week for all the major asset classes covered here (Crypto’s continuing to fall as I write this), which will be discussed in more detail below. There were several major events, most of which…

One of the first things boating incident investigators do is try to determine what was going on at the time the incident occurred. To be included in the Boating Statistics, there must be an incident that involves a death, an injury, or signification damage to a vessel. This article will look at the vessel activity…

Surface water temperature 86 degrees. We are locating more trout and reds in the intracoastal relating to structure, as well as a few fish over shell on the South Shoreline on tails with 1/8 oz heads, with darker colors performing the best. We are once again burning a good amount of fuel and time taking…

We left Crystal Beach toward the end of the 1970’s. We were kicked out if you need to know the truth. My Mother-in-law made us leave. Very wise reasoning on her part being that we needed to go venture out, get “real” jobs and raise our family. I thought we had a pretty groovy life.…