Category: News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are currently living in the Golden Age of Content, which is a fancy way of saying we spend more time looking for a movie than we do watching one. In the old days, you went to the video store, and your options were limited to what was physically on the shelf. You picked something, […]
Right of Way on the Water People who are not experienced sailors often do not fully understand the Navigational Rules of the Road that apply to vessels, so this column will be dedicated to explaining some of those rules. I have often heard people say that a sailboat always has the right of way, but […]
Surface water temperature 74 degrees. As in previous weeks, if you see active bait the fish are close by. Anchor or Raptor down and fan cast the entire area, as this week we were able to catch multiple limits of trout from just a couple of small areas. If you get into an area and […]