Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. This week we have focused our efforts on slot redfish in the shallows, and they did not disappoint. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/8 oz heads or rigged weedless depending upon where the fish are positioning themselves, as well as under a popping cork with…

You send a hearty portion of leftover brisket or homemade casserole to a neighbor, a potluck, or a family gathering, fully accepting that this specific piece of plastic Tupperware has crossed the permanent event horizon. The lid and the base are gone forever, joining a parallel dimension alongside missing socks, lost Bic pens, and every 10mm socket ever manufactured. Three months later, you see…

That’s my kind of celebration! Leave it to those Canal People to throw a shebang of a celebration. We’re not Canal People, but thanks to all our good friends, we’re always included. This year, we made Pepper Poppers. My husband says we always bring them to the End of Summer party, but I’ll have to…

From the initial organizing steps of the young republic—such as the creation of the U.S. Army and Lincoln’s unifying Thanksgiving Proclamation—to groundbreaking cultural milestones like the debut of the Model T and the launch of Peanuts, these late-autumn days have shaped the American identity. September 29 Congress officially created the United States regular military forces,…

Superintendent Misti Smith Outlines a Vision for Growth, Community, and Excellence High Island Independent School District is entering a transformative chapter. With state-of-the-art facilities on the horizon, a revived athletic program, and a clear roadmap for academic excellence, newly appointed Superintendent Misti Smith is steering the district toward an ambitious future built on family, transparency,…

Keeping our community safe just got a major boost as the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department successfully secured a $300,000 grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service for a brand-new water tender. To bridge the gap for the total $503,000 investment, Galveston County Emergency Services District #2 stepped in with financial assistance to cover the…

By Linda ElissaldeBolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation’s 2026 Fall Arts & Crafts Fair was an absolutely outstanding event. Over 45 vendors presented hundreds of wonderfully unique items. The Eagles served up fantastic hot dogs and more. Sweets and drinks were available from various sellers. The Girl Band provided lyrical music for listening, sing-along and dancing. As…

Featuring stunning moments with birds across the hemisphere. The National Audubon Society has officially announced the winners of the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards, celebrating breathtaking imagery that captures the beauty and vulnerability of birds across the Americas. Highlighting hemispheric conservation, this year’s top honors went to Jacqueline Burke (United States and Canada Grand Prize) for…

What Bolivar Peninsula homeowners should organize before a storm By Bruce Cline | Bayside Bruce As I sit here writing this, the Bolivar Peninsula is under a tropical storm warning. The current forecast calls for winds up to 65 mph and four to eight inches of rain. Of course, anyone who has lived along the…

Who among you hasn’t, upon occasion, shouted “Land ho!” upon returning to port from a boat trip? Who among you does NOT participate in International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19 this year)? Arrrrr! True aficionados of Talk Like a Pirate Day know that it was actor Robert Newton, who played Long John Silver/Blackbeard…

Surface water temperature is 84 degrees. Not to sound like a broken record, however; this week we spent most our time fishing open water reefs all over the bay system and it paid off with Specks, Reds, and Sand Trout. We are utilizing Soft Body Swim Baits, and Paddle Tails with 1/4 oz heads in…

You stumble into the kitchen before sunrise, half-asleep, only to open the plastic storage container and find it completely echoing and void of dog food. The family dog is already sitting directly in front of you with an expression of profound, soul-crushing betrayal, staring at you as if you have personally canceled Christmas. You are forced to frantically comb through…

Let’s see, so far, I’ve met 8 new little boys and young teens. This past weekend, our Oldest of “The Littles”  brought 2 or his best buds. I know that may sound a little weird, but we’ve categorized our 3 sets of grands: The Olders, The Middles and The Littles. Pierce isn’t Little at all…

From Abraham Lincoln issuing the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation and the ratification of the Bill of Rights, to watershed moments in media like the first televised presidential debate, this week encapsulates the trials, innovations, and evolution of the United States. Exploring these dates offers a fascinating window into how past events continue to echo through modern…

In a ceremony highlighting local workforce development, Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District (BPSUD) employee Rocky Harrod was officially recognized last Tuesday for completing the Texas Rural Water Association’s (TRWA) Registered Apprenticeship Program. The presentation, held at BPSUD headquarters in Crystal Beach, featured the delivery of a Certificate of Completion from the U.S. Department of Labor…

The annual Hardheads Bolivar Rig Run sailboat race achieved success again this year, drawing elite sailing talent from across the country, and raising thousands of dollars for local education. During a presentation ceremony, event organizer Jim Denys presented two local schools—High Island ISD and Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet School—with checks to fund critical classroom and kindergarten upgrades. High Island ISD Superintendent Misti…

As Mother Nature Serves Up Another Doozy By J. Lee AustinIn previous articles we touched on a few of the things that can threaten your beach vacay … fun stuff like angry sunburn, stingray stings and corneal abrasions from airborne sand. Today’s ramble addresses something entirely different … veritable bazillions of ruddy little denizens that…

By Linda ElissaldeValerie Martin Hudson is a woman of many talents. She plays various musical instruments, composes music, travels, studies genealogy, crochets and enjoys movies and Crystal Beach,Texas. She retired after serving as Minister of Bay Vue Methodist Church for 10 years, and lives in Washington state near her daughter, son-in-law and grandson Isaac. Gifted…

Whether it feels like it or not, fall is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than to come out to the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation’s annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at Swedes Pavilion 1605 Hwy-87, this Saturday the 19th, from 10 – 3. With over 45 vendor spots filled with…

As autumn approaches along the upper Texas coast, Bolivar Peninsula transforms into a vital pitstop for one of nature’s most dazzling journeys. Fall hummingbird migration begins in late August and continues into late October, with September bringing peak numbers of these tiny travelers to coastal gardens and feeding stations. During this time, refueling is a…