Category: News

Nov 17
Snoopy Slam Reels in Big Fun

The inaugural Harold and Eagles Snoopy Slam Fishing Tournament cast its line on Saturday and attracted dozens of enthusiastic anglers of all ages. This lighthearted, family-friendly event offered a twist on traditional tournaments. All fishing took place from the bank along Frenchtown Road in Port Bolivar, and every participant used a tournament-supplied Snoopy fishing rod. […]

Nov 17
MEGAN IS A MULTI-WINNER!

By Linda ElissaldeMegan Swain is a winner in more ways than one. Megan graduated with honors from Galveston College as a Licensed Paramedic, spent several years as a firefighter and served on Galveston County Fire Fighters Association Board. She is owner and licensed personal trainer at Crystal Beach Sweat Fitness. Coaching daughter in myriad sports […]

Nov 17
Holiday Open House at the Bolivar Point Lighthouse

Join the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation for a festive day of history, holiday cheer, and fun! We’re celebrating the season and the 153rd Anniversary of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse. šŸ—“ļø Saturday, November 22, 2025  ā° Anytime between 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM  šŸ“ Bolivar Point Lighthouse:  419 Everett Lane, Port Bolivar, TX 77650 Bring the family and […]

Nov 17
A Farewell to the Penny: The US Mint Ends Production of the One-Cent Coin

After more than 230 years as a cornerstone of American currency, the humble U.S. Penny is officially heading for retirement. Citing soaring production costs, the U.S. Mint will stop producing new pennies. This historic decision, while long debated, marks the end of an era for the one-cent coin. Here is a look back at its […]

Nov 17
This week’s edition of CurranomicsĀ®

Welcome to this week’s edition of CurranomicsĀ® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. Ā  TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: The main news this week was the end to the US Federal Government shutdown on Thursday. Despite the fact that it was long awaited, and was expected to “release liquidity into the system”, it ended up […]

Nov 17
What’s Happening on Bolivar

Check out the upcoming events on Bolivar Peninsula—there’s always something going on! From community gatherings and outdoor adventures, the calendar is packed with fun for everyone. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss out.

Nov 17
Recreational Boating Safety – Boating After Surgery

Last week a friend, neighbor, and fellow fisherman suffered a major heart attack. He underwent two major procedures within five days: heart catheterization and the placement of stents in some of his arteries. He is home now, but he has a long way to go before he hits the water again. This article will discuss […]

Nov 17
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Your weekly Galveston Bay fishing report brought to you by Captain Jeff Brandon. Surface water temperature is 73 degrees. The water clarity is still very good for most of East Galveston Bay. This week the early am trout bite was good for us in areas close to deeper channels. Active bait in the area is […]

Nov 17
Federal Red Snapper Season Closes November 21

The 2025 recreational red snapper season in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, making this the longest federal red snapper season since 2007. Saltwater anglers enjoyed 173 days of offshore red snapper fishing along the Texas coast this year. After the closing date, anglers in Texas state waters out to […]

Nov 17
Shop ā€˜til We Drop!

This year, we picked Friday as our Nutcracker Market Day. Big Mistake!!! I should have known it might be a bad idea, when I hit the ferry line at 5:30 am to catch the 6 am ferry. I waited and waited. Finally, I called my husband, ā€œHoney, where is the ferry?ā€ Very apologetically, he said, […]