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J. Lee Austin, MD So Let the Games Begin! My oh my, how time do fly. Seems like only yesterday since our last Crab Fest. Yet here we are again at the most highly entertaining, deliciously fun, premier charitable fundraising event of the year, lovingly held on Mother’s Day weekend. While there’s all the fabulous […]
This year’s Texas Crab Festival is introducing a new feature that promises to elevate your festival experience, the Salty Crab Saloon! Guests can purchase a day pass and unwind in the air-conditioned tent while sipping on your favorite cocktail, providing the perfect respite from the Texas heat. In addition, the limited-access private patio offers an […]
As part of its Float Plan, The Coast Guard has developed a Boating Emergency Guide ™ to be used whenever someone is concerned about the safety or welfare of any persons on board a vessel. This guide is designed to work with or without a Float Plan, but it is in every boater’s best interest […]
A long-forgotten Soviet-era space probe, launched more than five decades ago with the ambitious goal of reaching Venus, is finally returning to Earth—in a fiery plunge through the atmosphere. The spacecraft, known as Cosmos 482, has been orbiting Earth since 1972 after a failed mission to Venus. Now, experts predict it will reenter the planet’s […]
From acts of bravery in wartime to scientific breakthroughs and momentous cultural moments, this week in history is packed with pivotal events that have shaped the world. Here’s a look at what happened this week in history: May 6, 1937 – The Hindenburg Disaster Shocks the World The German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg burst […]
Few automotive legends have captured the public’s imagination like the Ford Model T. Often remembered as the quintessential “black car,” the popular adage “any color you want as long as it’s black” has persisted for generations. But the story behind that monochromatic image is as fascinating as it is nuanced. In the early years of […]
Right? It’s gonna happen, one way or another. Hopefully, we’ve had all the rain we need for a while! Just when I was tooting my horn about being full, I’m through, we have all the vendors we can fit. Then, along come the cancellations. It’s inevitable. Most of the time, it’s” a “death in the […]
If you’ve spent any time on Crystal Beach, chances are you’ve seen him — the man in the giant Mad Hatter hat, surrounded by shells, shark teeth, and sea glass creations. His name is Gary Marks, and his beachside shop, G’s Imaginarium, is one of the peninsula’s most colorful attractions. Where Imagination Meets the Sand […]
Bolivar Peninsula, TX — 04-23-2025 — The Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (BPCOC) proudly recognized exemplary individuals and businesses during its Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating service, leadership, and community impact. “These honorees represent the best of Bolivar said Beth Terminella, board President . “We are honored to celebrate their contributions that make our community stronger […]
There’s still time to enter your precious dachshund in this year’s 2025 Texas Crab Festival Wiener Dog Races!! Please follow the link below if you have a pure bred dachshund (no mixed breeds allowed) and are interested in entering them in the races. Time is running out so hurry and get your dog registered and […]