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This past Saturday, the Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department fired up the community spirit with its 25th Annual BBQ Cookoff Fundraiser—and it was smokin’ hot in all the best ways! The event kicked off on Friday night with a winner-take-all fajitas showdown, where teams of grillmasters battled for the title of Fajitas King (or Queen!). […]
On Friday, committee captains who helped orchestrate the 2025 Texas Crab Festival gathered for a special luncheon held in their honor. The event, hosted by Texas Crab Festival Charities, recognized the dedication and hard work of the volunteers who make the festival the largest annual event on Bolivar Peninsula. Mark DeSantis, president of Texas Crab […]
By J. Lee Austin, MD Things That Make You Go “Ouch!” As promised, we continue our endeavor of trying to help folks make the most of their coastal adventure. As noted in our prior ramble, the goal is not to frighten, but to maximize the odds of a safe, successful experience. A bit of forehand […]
Connect, Promote, and Grow Your Business Are you a local business owner, vacation rental host, or service provider looking to reach more customers? Crystalbeach.com is your gateway to success on the Bolivar Peninsula! Our website receives over 5,000 page views each week, connecting visitors from near and far to everything that makes Crystal Beach, Texas, […]
By Linda Elissalde Why do churches celebrate Pentecost? Why do worshippers wear red? Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus; It is the birth of the Christian Church. The name comes from the Greek word pentekoste which means fiftieth. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday […]
I live in a resort community on a 21-mile long narrow peninsula on the Gulf of Mexico. My house is raised 21 feet above sea level on pilings. From my deck I can look one way and see ships go by, and the other way and see tugs pushing barges in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). […]
Surface water temperature 83 degrees in East Galveston Bay. As in previous weeks, the Water clarity is normal. We are still finding good numbers of trout on the protected Shorelines over shell pockets, and are having to weed thru a large number of small fish to find the solid females, as well as Redfish along […]
We’re all still a-buzz about the wedding. As usual, I had a blast, I love weddings. The music was great, the food fantastic, I made all my grandsons dance with me, even Dax! I guess the next time I’ll get the opportunity, it’ll be at their weddings. Below is a pic of just our family. […]
From Mars to Mount Pinatubo, this week marks pivotal moments in law and order, exploration, and natural history. A week of triumphs, tragedies, and transformative events. June 10 – Opportunity’s Farewell NASA’s Opportunity rover sent its final signal after a phenomenal 14-year mission exploring Mars, ending its journey on this day in 2018. June 11 – Honor […]
January 30, 1939 – May 10, 2025 By Linda Elissalde Patricia “Patty” Hagstrom was definitely one of a kind. Most of Bolivar Peninsula remember her as an internationally recognized artist. Many of us sport her first place winning designs on Mardi Gras and Crab Fest tee-shirts. Her art adorns local beach establishments and houses. For […]