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Peak season is when vacation rentals make most of their revenue and earn their best reviews. But before calendars fill up and guests arrive, owners should take a proactive approach to prepping their property. A rental that looks great and runs smoothly will stand out from the competition, command higher rates, and generate glowing guest […]
Crystal Beach may have been chilly this past Saturday, but the spirit at Swedes Park was nothing short of electric. The community gathered for the first-ever Courir de Mardi Gras, a vibrant celebration hosted by The Motley Krewe and the Bolivar Arena Association. The event honored the centuries-old “Chicken Run” traditions of Cajun country, blending […]
The Bolivar Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the finalists for our prestigious Annual Awards. These individuals and businesses represent the “Best of the Best” on our peninsula—the innovators, the helpers, and the leaders who keep our community thriving. This year’s celebration is more than just an awards ceremony; it is our Golden Awards […]
The wait is over! We are proud to announce the winning design for the Official 2026 Texas Crab Festival T-shirt. We are thrilled to receive so many excellent designs this year. Our panel of judges—representing all of our various festival committees—had a difficult task. We truly appreciate the time, talent, and passion poured into so […]
By Elinor Tinsley Happy 2026 to all. Hopefully, everyone has gotten over all the flu and croupy crud ailments, had a wonderful holiday season spent with family and friends and are ready to have a great year. The Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation definitely is and we would like to present you with a great event […]
Whether you are a lifelong “birder,” a casual backyard observer, or simply someone looking for a moment of zen in a busy world, 2025 has been a spectacular year for avian voyeurism. Presented by Cornell Lab’s “All About Birds,” this year’s collection of bird cam highlights has offers millions of viewers an intimate window into […]
By Linda ElissaldeHave you ever had a story you want to share? Have you ever wanted to create a book for children? Have you ever wanted to create a children’s picture book with your story? If the answer is yes, CEO of Author My Day LLC Tammy Stuhr will show you how. She works as […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: A good week for metals and cryptos; stocks and bonds didn’t move much. Stocks/Equities: All three major indices essentially where they were a week ago, still hovering around all time highs. Gold/Silver: Gold and silver both […]
This column’s title is a play on the occupation of Hank Hill, the title character in the cartoon series for adults, King of the Hill. Th setting is in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, and revolves around Hank, his wife Peggy, his son Bobby, his neighbors, and a few others. Hank works as a […]
Surface water temperature 51 degrees. The water clarity is good this week for East Galveston Bay. This past week we had more fronts push through again, as well as super low water levels in the bay system, which is typical for this time of the year. On our morning trips we have fished falling tides, […]