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This Galveston County Office of Emergency Management issued a burn ban prohibiting outdoor burning in any unincorporated areas of Galveston County, in effect for 90 days unless lifted earlier by subsequent order. The burn ban restricts intentionally set outdoor fires, including brush, grass and trash fires. Click here for the Galveston County burn ban order
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. A Happy Halloween weekend to you all. Despite some volatility during the past seven days, almost all major asset classes are essentially where they were a week ago. As such, this is going to be a slightly truncated market update. TL/DR (Too […]
Well, it’s that time of year when we revert from Daylight Savings Time back to Standard Time. Using the old saying, spring ahead and fall back, we turn our clocks back an hour. Fall sneaks up slowly on us here on the Texas Gulf; water temperatures begin to get cooler. It’s a gradual effect, but […]
Surface water temperature 70 degrees, water clarity = Good in East Galveston Bay. Points, Drains, and flats with scattered shell have produced some good catches of trout, reds, and a few flounder on our artificial lure trips in the 2-to-3-foot depth range. For us this past week, if we find nervous bait the fish are […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening several bays to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 1. Since Nov. 1 falls on a Saturday, the first legal day for commercial oyster harvest will be Monday, Nov. 3. “In an effort to aid Texas’ commercial oyster fishermen this season, the Texas […]
Two whole weeks of spookiness, when is it going to let up? Last weekend was The Big Store Trunk or Treat, and it was a hit! With the impending threat of thunderstorms, Trunk or Treat began at 4pm, hoping to get everything in before the skies opened. Success! The costume contest, which takes the longest […]
From presidential elections to scientific breakthroughs, political firsts and entertainment milestones, this week in history is filled with moments that changed the course of nations and shaped the modern world. Here’s a look at the events that made headlines in years past during this week in November. November 6 November 7 November 8 November 9 […]
The annual Big Store’s Ghost on the Coast kicked off early this year to stay ahead of an incoming rainstorm, but the weather didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. Families, friends, and costumed characters of every kind filled the parking lot for a night of community fun, laughter, and plenty of Halloween excitement. Local businesses and organizations once again […]
Get ready to boogie on down to the coast! The 2026 Texas Crab Festival Music Lineup is set to bring three days of music, seafood, fun and family time to the Gulf Coast. Mark your calendar for Thursday-Saturday, May 7-9, at Swedes Park (1605 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach) — a weekend full of good vibes, big […]
A full day at Crystal Beach usually involves soaking up that Texas sun and swimming in the Gulf. If you’re with friends or family, a few rounds of beach volleyball is always fun. But as the sun begins to dip, it’s time to slow down. Crystal Beach has that easygoing charm that makes relaxing feel […]