Category: News

Jan 05
Famous Lines, Iconic Films: The Movie Quote Quiz-Part 2

Ready for your second act? After last week’s blockbuster opening, it’s time to find out if your movie trivia skills were just a “one-hit wonder” or if you’re truly a cinematic legend in the making. We’re back with more of the same high-stakes fun, bringing you a fresh batch of iconic lines that have defined […]

Jan 05
Get your “Early Bird” Beach Sticker, only $5

During the months of January and February, you can purchase your 2026 Bolivar Beach Parking Sticker for only $5.00. Early-bird stickers are available at the customer service desk in The Big Store, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning January 1 through February 28, from 10am-3pm (cash or check only). After March 1, 2026, stickers will […]

Jan 05
Laissez Les Bons Temps Valentine! “Love Is In The Air” for 2026 Mardi Gras

Continuing a wonderful tradition, the highly anticipated 2026 Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe Mardi Gras Parade is just around the corner, and combining Mardi Gras with Valentine’s Day for the 2026 Parade is a perfect match. This year’s theme, “Love Is In The Air” promises a dazzling display of creativity, color, and Mardi Gras spirit. Whether […]

Jan 05
Some Dogs Understand Hundreds of Human Words and That Says Everything About Love

If you have ever spoken to your dog as if they truly understood you, there is a good chance you were right. Dogs are not just reacting to tone or routine. Many are actively processing words, meaning, and intent. Science now confirms what dog owners have felt for generations. Dogs listen. And more importantly, they […]

Jan 05
Market Update-2025: The Year in Review

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. A happy new year to you all. As promised, this is going to be a look back on the performance of our various asset classes during the past year; almost a “double edition” of Curranomics® if you like. I’ll plan to release […]

Jan 05
So… What Exactly Is a Second Cousin, a Third Cousin, or Once Removed Anyway?

If you have ever stood at a family reunion holding a paper plate of potato salad while someone cheerfully says, “This is your third cousin once removed,” and you just nodded like that made perfect sense, you are not alone. Family relationships have a way of sounding like a complicated math problem that no one […]

Jan 05
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.

Jan 05
Recreational Boating Safety – Working on a Night Move

Since two thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water, it is only natural that humans find means to get around on the water. We have progressed from holding onto a floating log to operating some of the most sophisticated means of travel. Can you imagine what Columbus’s voyages would have been like if […]

Jan 05
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature is 59 degrees. The water clarity has been excellent for East Galveston Bay, allowing us to sight fish, which is not usually possible on the upper Texas coast. Once again, this week we shifted our focus towards redfish and they did not disappoint with some great catches. We fished outgoing morning tides, […]

Jan 05
Life in the Fast Lane

Sadly, the family had to go back to Tampa on New Year’s day, We took the Grands to Mod Pizza before putting them on the plane – destination “home for now.” The parents left at 5:30 AM by vehicle with Knight, their fur baby. They made it home in time to pick the rest of […]