Category: News

Dec 22
Bolivar Peninsula Vision Advances Key Community Projects Across Five Pillars

Bolivar Peninsula Vision, a newly formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the future of the Peninsula, is proud to share progress on several initiatives aligned with its five guiding pillars: Since its approval as a non-profit this summer, Bolivar Peninsula Vision has focused on three of these pillars—environmental preservation, economic development, and education—making significant strides […]

Dec 22
COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS SHADOW PLAY

By Linda ElissaldeDelightful and talented Lani Fuller is well known on Bolivar Peninsula. Her resume includes liturgical dancing, yoga instructor, chair yoga leader and performances in Jane Long Festival Productions. Advertisements about a Christmas Shadow Play to be presented at the Community Church on December 13 and 14 appeared on Facebook and in local post […]

Dec 22
The Great Crystal Beach Commute Debate: Ferry vs. The Big Loop!

For our guests arriving from Southeast Texas, the journey to Crystal Beach is often straightforward. However, for those trekking from the west or north the eternal question looms as they head to the beach: Is it a day for a free boat ride on the Galveston-Bolivar ferry (with potentially long lines) or a long drive […]

Dec 22
This week’s edition of Curranomics®

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center.   This will be the last regular edition of Curranomics® for this year-at some point between now and the first week of January, I plan to send out an annual review of this year’s financial assets. I find in the mainstream press […]

Dec 22
Design the Official 2026 Texas Crab Festival T-Shirt

The Texas Crab Festival committee is seeking original artwork from talented artists for its Official 2026 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 […]

Dec 22
Recreational Boating Safety – Winterizing Your Boat

Time of the Season For many recreational boaters, the first cool spell signals the end of their boating season. Many boaters pull their boat out of the water, park it in the back yard, and cover it with a tarp and let it sit until next spring. But winterizing your boat and equipment is an […]

Dec 22
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature 62 degrees. The water clarity is excellent now for 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 the past few days has been fishing right on the bottom (very slowly) over deeper shell with 1/4 […]

Dec 22
Elfie

Please tell me about your Elfie. Ours went back to the North Pole last Christmas and this year; he has a new family. He was a mischievous little tyke, we never knew where we’d find him in the morning. One time, our Littles visited before Christmas and Elfie, they called him Leon, appeared in our […]

Dec 22
This Week In History

The week between December 23 and December 29 holds a unique place in the American story, often blending the quiet of the holiday season with pivotal moments of political transition and military action. From George Washington’s humble resignation of power to the tragic conclusion of the Indian Wars at Wounded Knee, these dates highlight the […]

Dec 15
Annual Crystaland Christmas Parade Brings Holiday Cheer to Crystal Beach

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 […]