Category: News
The third week of June serves as a microcosm of the nation’s political, military, and cultural evolution. This specific seven-day window marks major historical bookends: the birth of the Continental Army and the hard-fought foundational battles of the Revolutionary War, the formal ratification of the United States Constitution, and the fundamental expansions of civil liberties […]
There is a new addition to the Bolivar Peninsula culinary scene, and it is officially open for business! On Friday, dozens of local residents and visitors gathered together to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the brand-new seafood market at Stingaree. Conveniently located right next to the bait camp, this new market is a seafood […]
The skies over the Bolivar Peninsula may have been overcast on Saturday morning, but the excitement was high for the 5th Annual Dabney Harrison Memorial Golf Tournament. Hosted by Seaside Lumber, this year’s event brought out eleven 4-golfer teams to The Ranch in Crystal Beach for a day of high-stakes competition, good food, and unforgettable drama on the course. […]
By JOEL KIRKPATRICK News Staff WriterGalveston Daily News, April 11, 1987CRYSTAL BEACH — Citizens here are learning what happens when a town is killed. The streetlights were turned off in Crystal Beach and darkness came to that resort town, sprawled along a 7-mile stretch of Highway 87. Citizens in this beach resort community on Bolivar […]
This weekend…the 26th Annual Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-Off and Auction! Bringing pitmasters together to compete for cash prizes and trophies. Attendees can sit down to a delicious BBQ meal for a donation, participate in a raffle, and make bids in a fantastic live auction featuring unique handcrafted items, equipment, and gifts. It […]
FEMA and other federal and state agencies play an important role in major disaster recovery, but who has boots on the ground first? It’s the community and the local non-profits who know the area and have a vested interest in its survival and recovery. Crystal Beach churches and their congregations have been quick to respond […]
You are meticulous. You use the outdoor shower at the cabin. You rinse your feet with the designated water bucket before stepping onto the deck. You use the special foot rug, shake out your towel, and wipe down your legs until they are perfectly smooth. You climb into bed, pull up the sheets, and settle […]
Although Personal Watercraft are considered boats under the regulations, there are still a few regulatory differences in the rules that apply to PWC. Many states have additional rules that apply only to PWC, and I discuss the Texas rules here as an example. You must check your own state regulations in order to be in […]
Surface water temperature 80 degrees in East Galveston Bay. We have been catching good numbers of fish over the past week. If you see nervous bait flipping on the surface the fish are close by, if not, move on to another spot, after making a few casts. The lighter the jig head the better (1/16 […]
If you’ve ever glanced at your boarding pass and wondered why your destination is listed as ORD, DFW, or MCO, you’re not alone. Those three-letter airport codes — the mysterious abbreviations that appear on tickets, luggage tags, and departure boards — have stories all their own. Welcome to the curious world of airport ABCs! From Radio Waves to Runways […]