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By Elinor Tinsley Bay Vue Methodist Church began a Beach Ministry some years ago and it has morphed over the years into different things, depending on our different circumstances. We used to set up a tent on the beach and we would hand out cold water and Vacation Bible School (VBS) items for kids and […]
This column addresses two categories of accident statistics from the 2024 Boating Accident Statistics, the latest statistics we have for a full year. Last week’s column, titled Please Be Seated, discussed the latest statistics also, and concentrated on improper boat loading. This week we will look at the top two primary incident types, both of […]
Surface water temperature 86 degrees. We are locating more trout than reds, in the intracoastal relating to structure, as well as a few fish over shell on the South Shoreline on tails with 1/8 oz heads, with darker colors performing the best in the areas with stained water. We are once again burning a good […]
With all this dry hot weather, I’m trying to keep up with watering my plants. In fact, my husband informed me Sunday morning half the garden out front was flooded, and the driveway may be growing. I had forgotten to turn the sprinkler off Saturday night! Boy, did those plants look happy! I went out […]
While the Buck Moon has already risen and set over the Lone Star State, July still has a handful of impressive celestial shows left for skywatchers—especially those lucky enough to stargaze from wide-open Texas skies. Here’s what’s still in store for the rest of the month: Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower (Peaks July 28–30) One of […]
A Tapestry of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Turning Points, this week in history has witnessed moments that changed the world in dramatic and unexpected ways, from humanity’s soaring achievements, like the safe return of Apollo 11 (1969) and the birth of the first “test-tube baby” (1978), to the somber shadow of World War I’s beginning (1914). […]
The salt-kissed air of Crystal Beach carries dreams as vast as the Gulf. Texas’s nursing shortage beckons Bolivar Peninsula residents to step into healthcare through online education, blending coastal life with a transformative career. This article charts the path from sandy shores to patient care, detailing accelerated programs and their local impact. Discover how you […]
For the Nagy family, their recent vacation to Crystal Beach was more than just a trip to the shore—it was a homecoming. Kris and Sarah Nagy, along with their 14-year-old triplets Jack, Mia, and Ella, and their two dogs, Daisy and Clover, revisited the beloved coastal spot for the first time since 2012. Back then, […]
Twelve-year-old Dax Moad is no ordinary angler. A fishing enthusiast with the patience of a seasoned pro, he spent his family vacation in Crystal Beach, Texas, wading into the surf with one goal: to catch something *big*. Armed with a heavy-duty rod and reel, fresh squid bait, and determination, Dax waded out to chest-high water, […]
We know many are searching for ways to help our neighbors in central Texas who have been impacted by the floods over Fourth of July weekend. Through July 31, Texas First Bank will be collecting donations to help them recover and rebuild. Texas First will match your donation dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000. Donations will go […]