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A Celebration of Heritage and FunAnother Texas autumn came and went with the familiar sight of Big Tex towering over Fair Park, welcoming millions of visitors to the 2025 State Fair of Texas. The fair ran from September 26 through October 19, marking its 139th year as one of the nation’s most iconic and longest-running state […]
Locals Have Found New Ways to Have FunWeekends at Crystal Beach are not what they used to be! The age-old combination of sand, sun, and seafood continues to attract people, but locals have begun introducing fresh new layers in the way they spend their leisure time. Outdoor traditions are mixed with tech-inspired activities, live music […]
The Five SensesWhen we think of human senses we think of the usual senses of hearing, seeing, taste, touch and smell. We use our experiences with these senses to live our everyday lives, but we also use them to navigate new experiences such as operating a boat. All five senses require input from our surroundings, […]
This past weekend, our Tampa son-in-law came to town to see their new house. Purchased sight unseen, approved by Kelly’s sister. Leigh breathed a sigh of relief. They LOVE IT! PawPaw picked up Michael from the airport early Friday morning and they went to work on the house. Hanging all the curtain rods and towel […]
When we first started to plan this trip, we were not planning on going into Utah and Arizona, but when we decided to take our own car and drive all the way, we figured we would just see as much as we could while we were out on the road. I have to admit, by […]
From the launch of “Old Ironsides” to the opening of the New York City subway, this week is packed with milestones that shaped the world. Political standoffs, bold inventions, and moments of courage mark the days ahead—each a reminder of how far we’ve come and how history continues to influence our present. Here are some of the most notable events that occurred between October 21 and October 27.
The annual Galveston ARToberFEST is an open-air celebration of creativity featuring over 100 exceptional artists from across the nation, showing a diverse array of fine arts, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and more. Now in its 28th, year the festival will take place on October 18th and 19th, 2025, along Galveston’s Postoffice Street, between 21st […]
The Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has a new addition to its team. Courtney Ellison, a Surfside resident who has called Bolivar home for the past three years, is stepping into her role at the Chamber. Although her exact title is still being finalized, Courtney expects to work closely with Chamber leadership on administrative duties, […]
A beloved tradition spanning over 25 years, Bolivar Peninsula Charities (formerly Texas Crab Festival Charities) is hosting its Annual Christmas Bike Drive. This drive aims to bring joy to local children by providing them with shiny new bicycles for Christmas. Bikes and helmets are purchased with donations from generous community members and sponsors. As Bolivar […]
Whoa! Hold On a Second There, Cowbuddy!By J. Lee AustinHard to believe it’s been over two years since we bid farewell to the dark piney thickets of east Texas and made the vertical move south to live on a peninsula with expansive sandy reaches, sparkling sea, warm people and horizons to infinity. It’s been a […]