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Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. This will be the last regular edition of Curranomics® for this year-at some point between now and the first week of January, I plan to send out an annual review of this year’s financial assets. I find in the mainstream press […]
The Texas Crab Festival committee is seeking original artwork from talented artists for its Official 2026 Festival T-shirt. If your design is chosen, it will be worn by festival-goers and become a piece of Texas Gulf Coast history! Your design should capture the fun, vibrant, and laid-back atmosphere of the Crystal Beach community and depict […]
Time of the Season For many recreational boaters, the first cool spell signals the end of their boating season. Many boaters pull their boat out of the water, park it in the back yard, and cover it with a tarp and let it sit until next spring. But winterizing your boat and equipment is an […]
Surface water temperature 62 degrees. The water clarity is excellent now for East Galveston Bay. The trout bite has remained steady, catching good numbers and some oversize fish as well on our artificial only trips. The ticket the past few days has been fishing right on the bottom (very slowly) over deeper shell with 1/4 […]
Please tell me about your Elfie. Ours went back to the North Pole last Christmas and this year; he has a new family. He was a mischievous little tyke, we never knew where we’d find him in the morning. One time, our Littles visited before Christmas and Elfie, they called him Leon, appeared in our […]
The week between December 23 and December 29 holds a unique place in the American story, often blending the quiet of the holiday season with pivotal moments of political transition and military action. From George Washington’s humble resignation of power to the tragic conclusion of the Indian Wars at Wounded Knee, these dates highlight the […]
The Annual Crystaland Christmas Parade returned to Crystal Beach this past weekend, bringing with it a wave of holiday cheer and a reminder of why this event remains one of the Peninsula’s most beloved traditions. Hosted by the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the parade took place under pleasantly cool weather, creating a perfect backdrop […]
By Elinor TinsleyLast Tuesday evening,, December 9, 2025, the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation had its annual meeting at Jose’s and we presented the first (and probably the last) Senior Ms Bolivar Peninsula Pageant for our entertainment for the evening. The Cultural Foundation has been blessed with being able to use Jose’s back event room once […]
For as long as anyone in the Crystal Canal neighborhood can remember, one tradition has anchored the start of the holiday season: gathering on the beach to watch the annual Crystaland Christmas Parade roll by. Year after year, neighbors bring folding chairs, firewood, and favorite dishes to share, turning a simple stretch of sand into […]
By Linda ElissaldeIt actually began to look a lot like Christmas in stores before Halloween. We are nearer to that special day now. Therefore Bay Vue Methodist Church members, family and friends were invited to celebrate a delightful Christmas gathering at Diana and David Ezzell’s beautiful home on December 12. Everyone felt the season getting […]