Category: News
The Bolivar Beatdown Shark Fishing Tournament, hosted by Texas Shark Radio, proved to be one of the biggest fishing events of the summer, drawing hundreds of anglers to the shores of Bolivar Peninsula. From the Bolivar Flats to the High Island curve and beyond, competitors cast their lines and battled the surf in pursuit of […]
When Ty Smith and Lukey Smith launched Texas Shark Radio, their goal was simple: create a space where shark anglers across Texas could connect, learn, and celebrate the sport. What began as a grassroots podcast has quickly grown into a thriving community and a one-of-a-kind fishing tournament that is putting Bolivar Peninsula on the map […]
Labor Day weekend marks more than just another holiday on the Bolivar Peninsula. For many, it is the final exclamation point at the end of a long, sun-soaked sentence we call summer. The last big beach weekend brings families, friends, and visitors together for one final celebration before the rhythm of the school year and […]
By Linda Elissalde Bunnie Meyer just had a birthday. Beautiful, talented Bunnie was joined by charming husband Chris in celebrating this most auspicious occasion. Friends from Bay Vue Methodist and Club Sea Spray (Don’t ask.) created a most delightful atmosphere. Jose’s Cantina served as a wonderful location for the occasion. Director Kaylie and crew managed […]
Few phrases in popular culture carry as much spooky weight as “the curse of the pharaohs.” It conjures images of dusty tombs, glowing hieroglyphics, and shadowy figures dropping dead the moment a sarcophagus is cracked open. At the heart of this legend lies the story of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, discovered in 1922 in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. […]
By Linda Elissalde Robert (Bob)Allen Uhlenberg was a fine gentleman. He and wife Margaret contributed a lot to Bay Vue Methodist Church. Both helped with church events. Each of them served as scripture readers when needed. Bob took part in Christmas and Good Friday productions. One of his most memorable was serving as Angel Gabriel […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. There is some breaking news I’ve just become aware of, although I don’t have time to comment on it this week-which are the rumors that the UK and France, the world’s 6th and 7th largest economies respectively (according to 2024 data produced […]
Sometimes I forget that recreational boating is about more than fishing. This article will be about some other water sports and how to both participate in them and to boat in proximity to them. First, let’s look at the top eight accident causes for 2023, the last full year for which we have statistics. It […]
Surface temperature 86 degrees in East Galveston Bay. The water has looked very good this week in the majority of East Bay. This week we were able to fish shoreline shell, off the shore Reefs, and grass lines in the marsh. Depending upon the day/tide/weather, all were able to produce some exceptional results for our […]
I remember when I was a kid, and I thought 40 was sooooooooo old! Today, I’m almost 2 times that! Oh d-d-d-dear, how did this happen? But this is where it all began, back here in Crystal Beach. We got married in that little yellow house on East Canal Street, it’s still there. Way back […]