Category: News
Today, the terrain of nursing in Texas is undergoing profound shifts: you’re stepping into a profession shaped by oscillating demographics, expanding education models and technological innovation. Across the Lone Star State, demand for nursing care is surging, propelled by both patient needs and systemic transformations. Yet, the path ahead is complex, paved with opportunity and […]
Follow-up to last week’s article on the art and creativity of naming your beach escape. Last week we shared some of the clever, quirky, and sentimental beach house names that grace Crystal Beach. But your creativity didn’t stop there. Not only are these names fun to say and remember, but many are displayed on beautiful, […]
Meet Linda Roman, a 75-year-old Gilchrist resident whose birthday celebration took a heartwarming turn. Instead of traditional gifts, her family surprised her with a Texas Adopt-A-Beach certificate—a pledge to keep their adopted stretch of shoreline clean together. For Linda, it was more than just a present; it was a chance to give back to the […]
By Linda Elissalde We were enjoying our wonderful food and fellowship in Bay Vue Methodist Fellowship Hall after July 6 Sunday Service. Then someone looked out the door. Lined up farther than the eye could see were hood to bumper vehicles. They were not moving. Well, once in a while they did advance a small […]
Crystal Beach, Texas—a place where sunrises over the Gulf glisten, laughter floats on the breeze, and families build memories in the sand. But sometimes, there’s something else left behind: trash. Empty beer cans shimmering like sad little trophies of a party gone too far, chip bags playing tag in the wind, and the occasional rogue […]
Get ready for the most fun you can have on a golf cart while supporting a great cause! Mark your calendars for August 2, 2025, and rev up your golf carts for a day of sun, fun, and friendly competition at the Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run. Don’t Miss Out on This Year’s Exciting […]
The New Boating Accident Statistics Are In! Nathan Johnson (The Jerk) was excited about the new phone book being in because his name was in the phone book and that proved that he was somebody. Similarly, the new Coast Guard Boating Accident Statistics are in, and we are excited, too, but not necessarily in a […]
Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. This past week we have burned a good deal of gas and time taking the 40 min ride over to the Jettys to finding a solid am trout bite. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/8 oz heads in light colors. Our […]
There’s nothing like the 4th of July with family and fire works! We had all that and a bag of chips! Thanks to my sweet Leigh Boot Bottom, I have a ton of pictures to share with y’all. We don’t do much beach sitting unless we have a whole group of family with us, but […]
As Texas, the nation and the world watched the events of July 4th in the Texas Hill Country unfold, our hearts just broke, not only was it a massive disaster, but it involved children. When I first heard the news, I just got sick to my stomach. You see, the area of the flood is […]