Category: News
Establishment of Security Zones Shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, security zones were established around ports to provide a buffer zone wherein vessels must not enter without express permission from the Captain of the Port or their representative. The Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston has established security zones for certain locations within the […]
Surface water temperature 74 degrees. Water clarity is good for the majority of East Galveston Bay, especially on the South shoreline, with stained water East of Yates Bayou. This week we fished shell beds in the 2′ – 3’ depth range and found good numbers of Trout and a few reds, and flounder. As in […]
In 1917, two young girls in Cottingley, England, produced photographs of what they claimed were real, live fairies. The images — showing tiny winged creatures dancing near them — convinced many people at the time, including none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The Cottingley Fairies weren’t just a charming […]
Explore the pivotal moments that shaped our world during this week in history: April 15 1912 – Sinking of the RMS Titanic: The “unsinkable” Titanic tragically sank in the North Atlantic after hitting an iceberg, resulting in over 1,500 deaths. 1865 – Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln: President Lincoln succumbed to his injuries after being […]
Woke up early on a Saturday – What’s wrong with this statement?? I wake up early every other day of the week for work, play a couple of my games, then it’s off to the showers to make it to work by 8am Monday thru Friday. Don’t get me wrong, and don’t let me fool […]
According to legend, in 1943, the U.S. Navy conducted a secret experiment at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard where they attempted to make the USS Eldridge, a destroyer escort, invisible to enemy radar. But things supposedly went very wrong. Witnesses claimed the ship didn’t just vanish from radar — it literally disappeared in a greenish haze, […]
Get ready to pinch, peel, eat, and repeat! The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Crawfish Boil Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, and the whole community is invited to join in on the fun. The event kicks off at 11:00 AM at FOE Eagles, 1835 TX-87, and it will keep rolling until […]
The excitement was palpable this past Saturday at Swedes Park as the Bolivar Arena Association (BAA) hosted a lively fundraiser and groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on their new rodeo arena. The event drew a large crowd, many of whom were enticed by the delicious crawfish platters served up by Jose’s Cantina […]
How About a Brand Spanking New, 2024 Pierce Freightliner, Fully Customized and Outfitted for Fire, Medical Events and Motor Vehicle Accidents, All While Sporting 1,700 Gallons of Water Capacity! By J. Lee Austin, MD For the first time in its 55 year history, the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is getting a brand new fire-fighting […]
You are invited to attend the most esteemed Chamber of Commerce event of the year. Come together to celebrate the achievements of the past year and recognize the outstanding contributions of our incredible community members! Three exceptional finalists have been selected in each category below, but the winners will only be revealed at the banquet! […]