Forget the crossword puzzles and those expensive “brain training” apps. If you want to keep your mind sharp, you might just need to spend an afternoon being a human jungle gym, a master snack-preparer, or a professional “why?” answerer. According to a flurry of recent studies, including a major report published by the American Psychological Association in…

If the Alamo was the soul of the Texas Revolution, then San Jacinto was its iron fist. While the smoke still hung heavy over the ruins in San Antonio, General Sam Houston was playing a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse across the Texas coastal prairies—a retreat known as the “Runaway Scrape.” On April 21, 1836, just…

Morning people. They glide through dawn like serene, well-caffeinated ninjas, completing their spin class, organizing their inbox, and possibly curing a minor illness before the rest of us have even located the snooze button. They’re practically mythological creatures, chirpy and productive at an hour when most of us are still deciding if our eyelids are…

As spring break approaches and warmer weather draws visitors to the Texas coast, Texas Game Wardens encourage everyone planning recreational fishing, boating or beach activities to make safety a part of their plans. Spring break is often the first peak of summer-like weather, bringing increased activity along the coast. Visitors are encouraged to take a few simple…

Get your “poker face” ready and dust off your lucky charms! There’s a night of fun headed to the coast, and it’s all for a fantastic cause. We are thrilled to announce Casino Night at the Beach, a special fundraiser dedicated to supporting the PTOs of both High Island and Crenshaw Schools. Whether you’re a…

Here is a scenario that happens all too often all over the US: You are the skipper of a nice recreational boat. You decide to take some friends out for a boat ride. Everything is going well when all of a sudden you hit a wave at a bad angle and you are thrown overboard.…

Tis the Birthday season. Actually, it began early January. You see, we have 8 Grands who were all born before early September. This month, March, we have 2 Grands and one child. Did I mention, we have 3 children with spouses and now, we’ve added a spouse with one of the Grands. Oh dear, I’ll…

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There’s something special about the way we do things down here on the coast—when we celebrate, we do it like family. The Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hit a huge milestone, marking 50 years of looking out for our local shops, neighbors, and friends. We all gathered over at Camp Margaritaville for an evening that…

By Linda ElissaldeBolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation (BPCF) presented their annual wine tasting event on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Diana, David and Coco Ezzell hosted a sparkling party. Marsha Fredenburg and Elinor Tinsley were co-captains. Tom Harrison and Dennis Rollfing directed drivers to safe parking spots. Pat Tinsley greeted attendees with a choice of Prosecco or…

Bay Vue Methodist Church Annual Bake Sale!Get those sweet teeth ready, Bolivar! This Saturday, March 7, the wonderful ladies of Bay Vue Methodist Church are hosting their highly anticipated Annual Bake Sale, and you won’t want to miss out on these homemade treasures. Starting at 10:00 AM, the tables will be overflowing with a delicious…

Hold onto your coffee mugs, Bolivar—it’s that time of year again. This weekend, specifically at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8, 2026, we are collectively “springing forward” and losing an hour of sleep. Technically, it’s called Daylight Saving Time (no “s” on the end, though your dad will still call it “Savings” until the end…

It’s time to rev up your motors and polish those chrome rims for one of the most exciting and unique events on the Bolivar Peninsula: the Annual Golf Cart Poker Run. Scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, this popular tradition invites you to a day of sun, salt air, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a…

For Texans, the word Alamo isn’t just a name; it’s a shorthand for defiance, sacrifice, and the birth of an identity. While the battle took place hundreds of miles inland from our Bolivar shores in San Antonio, its impact is the reason we call ourselves Texans today. Between February 23 and March 6, 1836, a…

Brace yourselves—nature’s tiniest divas are on their way. Yes, hummingbirds, the sugar-fueled aerial acrobats of the bird world, are migrating north again. After wintering in sunny Central America (where they no doubt sipped nectar out of coconuts and flexed their wings on the beach), these feathered dynamos are flapping their way back to our neck…

We have all seen pieces of plastic and other garbage floating in the water near our boats or washed up on our beaches. There are many regulations that apply to dumping of garbage, sewage, and oil waste. This column addresses a few of those and discusses the Coast Guard’s participation in pollution prevention. The same…

While the rest of the world relies on fiber optics and satellite links, the police in the coastal state of Odisha, India, still look to the skies for a more ancient form of “wireless” communication. Known as the Odisha Police Pigeon Service, it is believed to be the only functioning carrier pigeon corps left in…

As I told you, last Tuesday, as you were reading Crystal Beach Local News, we were on our way to Tishomingo, Oklahoma, to pick up our little Merry Girl. We had reservations at a quaint little boutique hotel in Tishomingo, a little three-room place on Main Street! As we arrived and parked out front, we…