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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 […]
By J. Lee AustinCrazy Blast from a Wacky Past 👻Halloween has always been a special day on the calendar for me, quite literally from day one. My mother, who was herself born on Halloween, conceived yours truly on the evening of October 31st, 1952. What are the odds of that … about as likely as […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: A mixed week for assets; stocks up, crypto’s sideways, gold and silver’s winning streak came to an end, and US Treasuries didn’t move much. Stocks/Equities: Ended up this week-the three major US indices keep making new all […]
It’s the time of the year when it starts to get a little cooler out on the water. When it is chilly, some passengers may seek the relative warmth of a cuddy cabin or a full cabin. The danger is that when they move forward into a covered area, they may be exposing themselves to […]
Surface water temperature 77 degrees. Water clarity is still good for East Galveston Bay. We are still fishing back in the marsh and back lakes the majority of the time, as well as the better protected shorelines of the intracoastal. We have fished Flats with scattered shell in areas with good tide movement, and bait […]
The impending weather didn’t frighten everyone away, It scared a few to bump up their starting times though. The Senorita Putt Putt was postponed, unknown to me when that might happen, but The Big Store went ahead and upped their starting time to 4 to hopefully miss the downpour. I made it up there a […]
Step back in time with This Week in History, where we highlight the moments that shaped our world — from triumphs and tragedies to discoveries and daring feats. Each week offers a glimpse into the people, events, and ideas that continue to influence our lives today. Here’s what happened this week in history, October 28 through […]
Texas has a response problem. In its more rural counties, some emergency medical services (EMS) teams are driving 50 miles or more just to reach a call, with minimal backup and limited resources. But response times are not just a matter of dispatch logistics. It’s about personnel. Or rather, the lack of them. So what’s […]