Category: News
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to hook a nice-sized redfish or flounder on a pint-sized fishing rig? Ask any of the dozens of young anglers lined up along Frenchtown Road last Saturday, and they’ll tell you: it is pure, adrenaline-pumping fun! The 2nd Annual Snoopy Slam Fishing Tournament, sponsored by Harold’s Tackle […]
Dawn Blashill, a dedicated medic serving the Bolivar Peninsula, has received a grant from Bolivar Peninsula Charities (BPC) to help fund her Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training. The grant was awarded through BPC’s “Learn More To Earn More” program, which provides financial assistance to local residents pursuing accredited courses for career advancement and enhanced employment […]
After years of delighting the community at The Big Store, the beloved Ghost on the Coast celebration is moving to a brand-new home this year: Swedes Park. Presented by Galveston County ESD #2, this year’s festivities promise to be bigger and better than ever. Mark your calendars for October 31 and bring the whole family […]
By J.Lee AustinFor the non-Entomologists, this strikingly geometric image is the wing of a Dragonfly, one of many that were strewn along the beach earlier this month. At first we were puzzled at the grisly scene, but soon learned that a fogging plane had made some low morning passes. Precious government agencies presiding over our […]
As the summer crowds ease and autumn settles over the Bolivar Peninsula, local beachcombers, anglers, and winter Texans are all asking the same question: What kind of winter are we in for? Whether you’re planning offshore fishing trips, counting on patio weather along Highway 87, or winterizing beach house plumbing, The Old Farmer’s Almanac—which has published weather forecasts since 1792—has officially released […]
Ah, autumn. The season of crisp air, crunchy leaves, cozy sweaters, and the time-honored tradition of dragging a heavy, dirt-caked orange orb into your kitchen to mutilate it for the sake of neighborhood aesthetics. Yes, Halloween is just around the corner, and nothing says “Welcome, Trick-or-Treaters!” quite like a lopsided vegetable illuminated by a flickering […]
Remember back in March when we groggily stumbled out of bed, cursing the heavens, science, and Benjamin Franklin for robbing us of sixty precious minutes of sleep? Well, the cosmic ledger is finally balancing out. It’s time to fall back. Just as the scorching Texas heat finally decides to loosen its grip on the Bolivar Peninsula and give us weather that doesn’t […]
The Texas Crab Festival committee is seeking original artwork from talented artists for its Official 2027 Festival T-shirt. If your design is chosen, it will be worn by festival-goers and become a piece of Texas Gulf Coast history! Your design should capture the fun, vibrant, and laid-back atmosphere of the Crystal Beach community and depict […]
For over a quarter-century, a beloved tradition has brought bright smiles and holiday cheer to kids across our coast: the annual Christmas Bike Drive, hosted by Bolivar Peninsula Charities (formerly Texas Crab Festival Charities). Every year, our mission remains the same—to deliver shiny new bicycles and safety helmets to local children on Christmas morning. Every […]
By Elinor TinsleyYes folks, it’s that time of year again to give up that pint of blood to help save up to three lives. We could bore you with a lot of statistics but just remember the amazing facts like; out of the billions of people on earth, there are only eight blood types, blood […]