Category: News
It’s official—the secret is out! We are thrilled to see our very own Crystal Beach recognized as one of the premier coastal destinations in the Lone Star State. In a recent feature by Beach.com highlighting the “Best Texas Beaches for Families,” Crystal Beach earned praise for its gentle waves, expansive sandy shores, and laid-back atmosphere. […]
By Linda Elissalde FAREWELL Bay Vue Methodist Church’s Easter Service on April 5, 2026 was bitter sweet. Pastor Valerie Hudson retired. This was her last service for the 3 churches she faithfully served for over 10 years. Pastor Valerie was leaving the day after Easter for her new home in Bellingham, WA. She will be […]
Ah, April 15th. The only day of the year where the “Land of the Free” feels more like the “Land of the Extremely Itemized.” It’s the day we all gather around our glowing screens, fueled by cold coffee and the desperate hope that a box of Girl Scout cookies counts as a “charitable business expense.” […]
There’s still time to enter your precious dachshund in this year’s 2026 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 […]
If there is one voice that captures the spirit of the Texas Gulf Coast, it’s Jim King. Known across the airwaves as “King of the Road,” Jim plays a big part in the countdown to the biggest event of the spring: the Texas Crab Festival. Jim isn’t just announcing an event—he’s inviting the world to […]
Modern physics suggests that matter cannot be created or destroyed, but anyone who has ever tried to put away leftovers knows that’s a flat-out lie. Within the dark, chaotic depths of the kitchen cabinet, plastic containers and their corresponding lids are engaged in a permanent, high-stakes game of hide-and-seek—and the lids are winning. The Tupperware […]
The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo is back, and is packed with thrilling rodeo action, live entertainment, delicious food, and fun for the whole family! Held annually, this event brings together locals and visitors for a celebration of Texas traditions, agriculture, and community spirit. Come on out to cheer on the rodeo cowboys, indulge in […]
If you have ever traveled on a busy waterway such as the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), then you have seen the results of crossing another boat’s wake at the wrong angle, the wrong speed, or too close to the other boat. Perhaps you have done one of these things (you know you have) and quickly regretted […]
Surface water temperature 70 degrees. This week the keeper Trout have been really spread out for our anglers on East Galveston Bay, with us catching a Keeper and then the bite disappears, so we have been moving around a lot. Active bait fish / signs of life are still very critical, so pay attention to […]
About three more weeks until Show Time! We’re getting excited over here. It won’t be long, our 41st anniversary of the Texas Crab Festival. Many of you know about our annual festival, which used to be Mother’s Day Weekend, we decided this year to have a 3-day festival again, but this year, it will be […]