Category: News
Maybe that’s the stage I’m in these days. July and especially August are what I consider the hottest days of summer! I probably won’t even venture out next month. Times have changed though lately, or perhaps my body has changed. Maybe it’s my office standing at 68 degrees. I’m constantly freezing. I wear my winter […]
The Gulf of America commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on July 15. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division uses data collected during routine bag seines and trawl sampling in June to determine a reopening date for the commercial shrimp season that best […]
Screen time dominates daily routines for most individuals now. Staring at glowing digital displays for long periods causes physical discomfort that many people accept as unavoidable. This constant exposure fatigues your vision and leads to daily exhaustion. Adopting proactive habits can protect your eyes from this modern strain. Leaving this physical fatigue unchecked can impact […]
During these seven days, the nation witnessed the Apollo 11 mission reach the lunar surface, saw the founding of iconic American entities, and grappled with moments that redefined the presidency and civil rights. This span serves as a powerful reflection of the United States’ ongoing commitment to progress, governance, and exploration. July 14 July 15 […]
Under skies of burning, brilliant blue,The crowds arrive for the festive view.Before the morning heat can rise,They stake their claim for paradise.Shoulder to shoulder on shifting sand,A vibrant, sprawling, coastal band. Bright canopies sprout like a rainbow field,As sun-drenched joy begins to yield.The ring of washers, the cornhole toss,With games that measure gain and loss.While […]
Every Fourth of July, the night sky over Crystal Beach, Texas, transforms into a sprawling, horizon-to-horizon canopy of light. For miles along the Bolivar Peninsula, tens of thousands of beachgoers witness a massive, continuous display of light and sound funded not by a single municipal budget, but entirely by the collective purchases of everyday families. […]
Many know that the Texas State Bird is the Mockingbird…or is it the Mosquito? It’s hard to tell sometimes, even at the beach. We all love the beach, and mosquitoes do too. Water is a necessary part of the mosquito’s habitat, and the Peninsula has plenty of water spots for a mosquito family to call […]
At the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, held on America’s 250th birthday, legends Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo once again reigned supreme at Coney Island. Despite a brutal heat wave, both athletes secured decisive victories to defend their respective titles. Joey Chestnut’s 18th Title Joey Chestnut extended his record-breaking legacy by consuming 66 […]
The Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation is delighted to invite the community to our upcoming Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, set to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Join us at the Swedes Park Pavilion in Crystal Beach from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day dedicated to shopping, browsing, and celebrating local artistry. […]
Many waterways have bridges that pass over them. Some are quite tall and are almost taken for granted, but many bridges are so low to the water that you need to know if you can safely pass beneath them. This column will address what you need to know about bridges. Low bridge, ev’rybody downLow bridge, […]