The Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, marking half a century of fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and enhancing the quality of life on the Bolivar Peninsula. Founded with the filing of its Articles of Incorporation on October 28, 1975, the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce was created…

By Linda Elissalde Elinor and Pat Tinsley, with help from family and friends, celebrated the upcoming birth of a new grandson. Elinor’s handsome son William Luke and his beautiful fiancée Meagan Venable will welcome a baby boy in late November or early December. Everyone is thrilled, but no one is more excited than soon-to-be big…

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics. I’ve been away for a few weeks, but now I’m back; I couldn’t possibly leave the storied Crystal Beach Investor Center unattended for too long. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: Was a mostly uneventful week until today when a mere mention of the word “tariffs” was enough to…

Sailing, sailing, over the bounding main; For many a stormy wind shall blow, ere Jack comes home again! The song chorus above is widely known and appears in many children’s songbooks. It appears in Disney cartoons as well. It is a very upbeat song written in 1880. It is an appropriate lead-in to this column,…

Galveston Bay surface water temperature 78 degrees, water clarity varies depending upon where you are on the bay, with East of Triple Cut being a little more stained for the most part. Fishing continues to improve in East Galveston Bay, with cooler evening air and dropping water temperatures, and good tide movement over the past…

By Shannon WilliamsAfter almost 3 weeks on the road it was finally time for the whole reason for the trip which was Yellowstone National Park!   We stayed the first part of this adventure in Bosman, Wyoming, which is about an hour outside of the park. Full disclosure, I did not do enough research on where…

It was all about housewarming and an open-house-sort of weekend. Our youngest flew in from Tampa to view her new home this past weekend. They won’t be moving until school’s out in June, but it was the right time to buy and so they did! Big Sis viewed the house and approved wholeheartedly, so they…

The span from October 14th through October 20th in history captures a remarkable array of significant human endeavors and seismic shifts, ranging across nearly 200 years. This week encompasses pioneering triumphs in aviation, the debut of an iconic piece of popular entertainment, a major territorial expansion for the United States, and a severe global financial…

On the Bolivar Peninsula, creativity and craftsmanship often find their way into unexpected places. For David and Monica Huber, owners of The Glass Tattoo, that place is a kiln, where glass, color, and concrete come together to create permanent works of art. Their business isn’t just about house numbers or welcome signs—it’s about telling stories that…

Tuesday’s night sky brings a special event, a two-for-one celestial deal. The “Harvest Moon” is the famous full moon that shines closest to the autumn equinox. Traditionally, its bright light gave farmers a little extra time to gather their crops. It’s a moon that feels rich with the spirit of fall—think pumpkin spice, but for…

Every year, as the summer heat begins to soften and the light takes on that autumn glow, my wife starts watching the water. It’s not just the changing weather that signal a new season for her—it’s the return of the magnificent white pelicans. Her first sighting is always at the ferry landing. There, amidst the…

Why slang “belongs” to generations Slang is like a secret handshake: it helps members of a group signal “you’re in,” and it shifts quickly so outsiders lag behind. Each generation, shaped by its technology, media, culture, and social stresses, invents or adopts new expressions to capture its mood and identity. Because slang evolves fast, what…

Winners of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards AnnouncedThe National Audubon Society is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2025 Audubon Photography Awards, marking the 16th year of this spectacular celebration of avian life. This prestigious international competition showcases the extraordinary talent of bird photographers across the Americas, with stunning entries from the United States,…

There’s something timeless about coastal life — the salt breeze, the sound of waves, the horizon stretching into forever. But what if it’s more than an aesthetic or emotional draw? Recent research suggests that living near large bodies of water — especially oceans or gulfs — might correlate with greater longevity. Let’s explore what this…

The Bolivar Peninsula got a little more festive last week thanks to a brand-new community tradition — the first-ever Scarecrow Contest, hosted at the Bolivar Escape Room. The idea was brought to Bolivar by Leanne Comeaux, who was inspired by the world-famous Scarecrow Invasion held each year in Meaford, Ontario. Determined to give Bolivar its own fall flair, Comeaux…

Duck soup is slang for an easily accomplished task or assignment. The term is over 100 years old, but it is still applicable today. For this column it has a double meaning, as this column is aimed towards duck hunters in particular. The assigned task is to come back home safe and sound, and that…

Surface water temperature 82 degrees. The water clarity is still very good for the majority of East Galveston Bay. The past few days our morning trips have started out with East to NE winds, and slightly cooler temps, making our early morning boat rides much more enjoyable. With some pretty stiff winds, and the higher…

Not sure if you noticed, but there wasn’t a Sand Bucket last week, No Leigh, there wasn’t a Crab Trap either. It’s been a difficult couple of weeks; I can’t tell if it’s getting any better either. She spoiled us rotten, so we returned the favor time and time again. She was rewarded with 4…

This week in history encompasses monumental events ranging from the dawn of sustained European contact with the Americas and the establishment of the U.S. Navy to the start of the War in Afghanistan and a major political upheaval in California. Notable disasters include the devastating Great Chicago Fire and the Kashmir earthquake, while significant cultural…