Category: News
Check out the upcoming events on Bolivar Peninsula—there’s always something going on! From community gatherings and outdoor adventures, the calendar is packed with fun for everyone. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss out.
Historical Window American History reveals how late-summer moments shape the nation’s trajectory. Spanning autumn developments, period from September 1 to 7 has served as a crucible for political, social, and industrial shifts. September 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7
What do you get when a bunch of cowboys trade in their bucking chutes for golf carts and tee off for a great cause? A whole lot of friendly competition, community spirit, and a few unique twists you won’t find on any ordinary PGA tour. The Bolivar Arena Association (BAA) recently hosted its inaugural golf […]
The saltwater of Crystal Beach, Texas, has been in my family’s blood for over two decades. Ever since I met my wife, the Bolivar Peninsula has been our anchor—the backdrop to twenty years of family memories. I’ve watched monsters pulled from the surf, gone charter fishing in the bay, hand-line caught blue crabs with string, […]
For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous year’s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist’s estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are near record highs again. These new population reports are good news for hunters hitting the […]
Electronic Tax Statements The deadline to sign up to receive a 2026 property tax statement via electronic mail (email) is September 15th. Visit the GCTO website at www.galcotax.com and click the large red button to search for your account(s). At the account homepage, scroll to the bottom and click on Register to Receive Electronic Tax Statements. […]
The Five Senses When we think of human senses we think of the usual senses of hearing, seeing, taste, touch and smell. We use our experiences with these senses to live our everyday lives, but we also use them to navigate new experiences such as operating a boat. All five senses require input from our […]
Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. We are spending a good amount of time fishing over shell beds in 2 to 3 feet of water with active bait working in the area and catching good numbers of Specks and Sand Trout on most days when the conditions line up. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending […]
“Just hang it over the deck railing! It’ll be dry by morning!” This is the greatest lie ever told on the coast. You carefully drape your wet beach towel across the railing at 4:00 PM, fully expecting the Texas sun to bake it crisp for tomorrow’s beach trip. You go out the next morning at […]