Category: News
Not sure if you noticed, but there wasn’t a Sand Bucket last week, No Leigh, there wasn’t a Crab Trap either. It’s been a difficult couple of weeks; I can’t tell if it’s getting any better either. She spoiled us rotten, so we returned the favor time and time again. She was rewarded with 4 […]
This week in history encompasses monumental events ranging from the dawn of sustained European contact with the Americas and the establishment of the U.S. Navy to the start of the War in Afghanistan and a major political upheaval in California. Notable disasters include the devastating Great Chicago Fire and the Kashmir earthquake, while significant cultural […]
Learn how to fish for specks, AKA spotted seatrout, from the host of the Speckled Truth Podcast. This free online webinar will provide info on how to prepare and fish for Spotted Seatrout on the Texas coast during the fall. Late summer and fall on the Texas coast can provide anglers great weather and exciting […]
Bolivar Peninsula, TX — Texas Crab Festival Charities, the nonprofit organization behind one of the Peninsula’s most beloved annual events, is proud to announce a new name that reflects its broader mission and year-round impact: Bolivar Peninsula Charities. “Our legacy began with the Texas Crab Festival, but our impact now reaches far beyond a single […]
Honoring Rev. Wallace “Wally” Shook By Linda Elissalde Dr. Wallace (Wally) Thomas Shook, Jr turned 100 on September 23, 2025. Wally may be 100, but he is still young in heart and spirit. On Saturday, September 20, he interfaced with more than 100 admirers who came to share in this most auspicious occasion. Everyone wanted […]
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 […]
October 2025 is shaping up as a stellar month — from a luminous supermoon to meteor showers, planetary pairings, and comet views. As autumn deepens and nights grow longer, October 2025 offers a treasure trove of astronomical spectacles. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or simply someone who enjoys gazing skyward, here’s what to look for […]
By Linda Elissalde McHenry “Mack” Wallace is a true genius. This Rice University graduate has worked to create energy efficient edifices throughout his career as a contractor and consulting engineer. Mack writes code, renovates historic buildings and instructs nascent engineers all over the world in how to create energy efficiency in all types of buildings. […]
By Mike MoadOn October 3–4, 1993, American forces fought one of the fiercest urban battles since the Vietnam War. Known as the Battle of Mogadishu, it began as a raid to capture Somali warlord lieutenants and ended as an 18-hour firefight that would shape U.S. military policy and doctrine for decades. Immortalized in Mark Bowden’s Black Hawk […]
Just yesterday there was a Facebook post about a kayak fisherman who drowned. There was a picture showing the fisherman sitting inside his kayak with thousands of dollars of fishing equipment. The kayaker was not wearing any PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). You could not even see a life jacket in the picture. It’s the season […]