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…