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The Annual Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run is one of the most anticipated traditions on the peninsula. Scheduled for Saturday, August 1st, this event is widely known as “the most fun you can have in a golf cart.” But beyond the decorated carts and friendly competition, this run carries a much deeper meaning for […]
For many tourists, Crystal Beach means sunny skies, pleasant temperatures, and relaxation. However, beach weather is never completely predictable, and a day at the seaside might suddenly turn windy and rainy. Though bad weather conditions can disrupt vacation plans considerably, visitors can still stay safe and enjoy themselves. With several useful tips, you can avoid […]
The deadline to pay the second half of the split payment installment for 2025 property taxes is June 30th. It is also the deadline to apply for a payment agreement on delinquent taxes to avoid hefty attorney fees from being added. Contact a Property Tax Specialist at 409-766-2481 to discuss your options before it is […]
Those of us who have pets always have a decision to make whenever we go on an outing: whether to leave or bring our pets with us. That decision is often to bring our pets with us, especially in the case of dogs. This column will discuss bringing dogs on recreational boat trips. As you […]
Surface water temperature is 81 degrees. The water clarity is not as good in East Galveston Bay as normal, since the storm passed, with less clarity as your progress North. Once again, this week we shifted our focus towards trout on the flats over shell, as well as Open Water Reefs when the wind cooperated. […]
It always happens right when the afternoon wind picks up. You decide it’s time to pack up the beach camp, so you walk over to your pop-up canopy tent to collapse the frame. You locate the little plastic “quick-release” button on the metal leg—the one that is supposed to smoothly glide inward so the tent […]
I hope all you Dads out there had a wonderful Father’s Day. I guess we’re going to stretch out PawPaw’s Father’s Day, seeing as how all his kids are flitting about the country. Leigh went to Denver and coincidentally, Matthew and family started their Colorado vacay in Breckenridge. Kel and fam were busy at baseball […]
From the legal milestones of the mid-20th century to pivotal moments in the American Indian Wars and the birth of modern movements for LGBTQ+ equality, this week reflects the nation’s ongoing evolution. These dates serve as reminders of the pivotal decisions and courageous actions that have fundamentally shaped the American landscape. June 23 June 24 […]
If you’ve been reading my column here on CrystalBeach.com for a while, you’ve probably seen me write about reverse mortgages before. And if you’re still a skeptic, I get it. The reputation of this product has been dragged through the mud for years, and most of what people think they know about it just isn’t […]
Move over, Augusta National. Step aside, Pebble Beach. The most exclusive, high-stakes, and wildly entertaining golf tournament of the summer didn’t take place on manicured country club greens this past Saturday. Instead, it unfolded across two overgrown, borrowed vacant lots in Crystal Beach, Texas. Welcome to the annual BYC Invitational Golf Tournament, an event where wiffle […]