Category: News

May 04
Recreational Boating Safety – National Safe Boating Week

Safe Boating Week is from May 16-22, 2026. The purpose of the Safe Boating Campaign is to promote boater education and safe operation so that all boaters get home safely. Getting home safely from a recreational boating outing is simply a matter of following some important good practices. Some of the good practices are required […]

May 04
Amaryllis: More Than Just a Pretty Flower (And a Piano Piece!)

By Linda ElissaldeAmaryllis is the only genus in the sub tribe Amaryllidinae. It has two species: Amaryllis Belladonna and Amaryllis Hippeastrum. The colors vary. Amaryllis Hippeastrum can be grown inside during winter months. Amaryllises are bulbous plants. With care, bulbs can produce flowers for many years. (Thank you, GOOGLE.) I once had a piano piece […]

May 04
Feeling Crabby

I think that may be a statement of fact! Along about this time of year, after going round and round with vendors (I do love them so), I do get a little “crabby.”  I am, after all, the queen of emails, the fact that people don’t actually read all my emails, what’s up with that?? […]

May 04
This Week In History

This week in May serves as a powerful reminder of American ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of progress. We celebrate the moment the United States joined the space race with Alan Shepard’s historic flight and the literal unification of the country with the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. From the first pour of Coca-Cola to […]

Apr 27
Going Once, Going Twice: Don’t Miss the Texas Crab Festival Live Auction!

If you are looking for the ultimate way to support the Bolivar community while taking home a one-of-a-kind treasure, clear your schedule for Saturday night, May 9 at 7:30 pm. The Texas Crab Festival Live Auction is back, and the lineup of items this year is nothing short of spectacular. This high-energy event offers the […]

Apr 27
Practical Disaster Prepping

The number of Americans who spend some of their household income on disaster preparation doubled to more than 20 million since 2017 and has expanded to include people from all walks of life. Categorizing yourself as a “prepper” isn’t required, and since disaster preparation reduces dependence on municipal resources, it also tends to reduce environmental […]

Apr 27
Esther Sarabia’s 80th Birthday

By Linda ElissaldeEsther translates as “STAR” in The Bible. Family and friends happily celebrated Esther Sarabia’s 80th birthday on April 21, 2026. Her actual birth date was April 11, but such an auspicious event for such a delightful lady took some time and planning. Esther and, the love of her life, Gary Huebel retired to […]

Apr 27
Art with a Heart: Honoring the Creative Legacy of Patty Hagstrom

The Bolivar Peninsula lost a vibrant light last May with the passing of Patty Hagstrom, a beloved, award-winning artist whose work captured the unique soul of our coastal community. While Patty is no longer with us, her colorful spirit continues to brighten the walls of countless homes across the Peninsula. In a beautiful tribute to […]

Apr 27
Dash to the Finish: Registration Closing Soon for the Texas Crab Festival Wiener Dog Races!

There’s still a little time left to enter your precious, full blooded dachshund in this year’s 2026 Texas Crab Festival Wiener Dog Races! You have until Saturday, May 2, 2026 to registered. Just go to TexasCrabFestival.org/events/ to get registered. The Wiener Dog Races are on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The crowds love […]

Apr 27
The Golden Ticket: Why This Year’s Golf Cart Poker Run Just Got “High-Speed”

Listen up, Bolivar. We all know the drill. You’ve spent the last six months meticulously detailing your golf cart—adding underglow lights that can be seen from space, upgrading the cup holders to fit a “Texas-sized” beverage, and debating if a lift kit is enough to survive the beach. You’re ready for the Annual Golf Cart […]