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The Annual Crystaland Christmas Parade returned to Crystal Beach this past weekend, bringing with it a wave of holiday cheer and a reminder of why this event remains one of the Peninsula’s most beloved traditions. Hosted by the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the parade took place under pleasantly cool weather, creating a perfect backdrop […]
By Elinor TinsleyLast Tuesday evening,, December 9, 2025, the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation had its annual meeting at Jose’s and we presented the first (and probably the last) Senior Ms Bolivar Peninsula Pageant for our entertainment for the evening. The Cultural Foundation has been blessed with being able to use Jose’s back event room once […]
For as long as anyone in the Crystal Canal neighborhood can remember, one tradition has anchored the start of the holiday season: gathering on the beach to watch the annual Crystaland Christmas Parade roll by. Year after year, neighbors bring folding chairs, firewood, and favorite dishes to share, turning a simple stretch of sand into […]
By Linda ElissaldeIt actually began to look a lot like Christmas in stores before Halloween. We are nearer to that special day now. Therefore Bay Vue Methodist Church members, family and friends were invited to celebrate a delightful Christmas gathering at Diana and David Ezzell’s beautiful home on December 12. Everyone felt the season getting […]
An Interstellar Visitor, Solstice Magic, and Winter Meteors Grace Texas Skies December brings a celestial smorgasbord to the night sky, offering Texans a unique blend of rarity, ancient tradition, and sparkling meteor showers. As the year draws to a close, look up to witness an interstellar comet, the longest night of the year, and a final burst of winter meteors—all under the […]
By Linda ElissaldeGerry Lang and entertainers presented an annual Christmas Sing-A-Long to Arboretum of Winnie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents from 2006-2020. Then Covid crept in to stop such a gathering. Arboretum Activities Director Lindsey Mills welcomed the idea of bringing that tradition back. Lead Organizer Gerry joined Rita Moseley, Susan Shafer and Pastor Valerie […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. With me being busy preparing for Christmas this past weekend, today’s report is going to be slightly shorter than usual. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: Main news was the much previously discussed Federal Reserve rate cut, which, as expected, was announced on […]
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.
Everyone who drives a car has seen this warning on the back of emergency vehicles, especially fire trucks: Keep Back 500 Feet. That doesn’t mean you have to stay back 500 feet all the time- just when the vehicle is responding to an emergency. Ships and boats don’t display such signs, but there are valid […]
Surface water temperature is 57 degrees. The water clarity is still good for the majority of East Galveston Bay. The trout bite has remained steady, catching good numbers and some oversize fish as well on our artificial only trips. The ticket has been bouncing tails right on the bottom (very slowly) over deeper shell with […]