Category: News

Sep 14
Recreational Boating Safety – Boating During a Red Tide Bloom

What Are Red Tide Organisms: Biology 102 When someone describes something as Biology 101, they mean that the topic under discussion is simple to explain at an elementary level. As a degreed biologist I can tell you almost nothing in the field of biology is simple, i.e., Biology 101. This is particularly true of the […]

Sep 14
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. Once again, this week we spent most our time fishing open water reefs all over the bay system and it paid off with Specks, Reds, and Sand Trout. We are utilizing Soft Body Swim Baits, and Paddle Tails with 1/4 oz heads in light colors. Our clients are still […]

Sep 14
The Midnight Uber of Parenthood

The text message arrives at 11:47 PM: “Hey, can you pick me up?” It is always phrased as a casual favor, as though you were already parked around the corner reading a thriller with the engine idling. You pull gym shorts over your boxers, slide behind the wheel of a cold car, and become the silent, exhausted chauffeur for a teenager who […]

Sep 14
Deck Sitting   

Just about every evening, before Wheel of Fortune, that’s where you’ll find us. The passers-by have gotten used to looking up as they cruise up our road. They’ll wave; we always wave back. This is our time to talk about all the important goings on in our lives. Family, upcoming events, paying off the house, […]

Sep 14
This Week In American History

From the signing of the U.S. Constitution to historic land runs, technological breakthroughs, and cultural milestones, the days spanning September 15 to September 21 showcase the resilience, evolution, and pivotal moments that have shaped the United States. September 15 September 16 September 17 September 18 September 19 September 20 September 21

Sep 07
Reeling in Success: 248 Anglers Compete at the Labor Day Bolivar Beatdown

The beach was remarkably busy this weekend, with a bustling Labor Day beach crowd sharing the coastline with the annual Bolivar Beatdown Shark and Redfish Tournament, hosted by Texas Shark Radio. Drawing an impressive turnout of 248 entrants, the event ran from Friday evening through Sunday morning, offering competitors the thrill of the catch, bragging […]

Sep 07
Beyond the Bait: How One Paratrooper is Using Shark Fishing to Heal Military Veterans

On a sun-soaked stretch of sand at Crystal Beach, Texas, the air is thick with salt spray, the low roar of the surf, and the sharp, distinctive click of a heavy-duty fishing reel. To a casual beachgoer, it looks like a typical weekend at the Bolivar Beatdown—a popular land-based shark fishing tournament. High-powered surf rods line […]

Sep 07
Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation to Host Open House

“Pathway to the Light” Brick Viewing Honoring Community Resilience Marking eighteen years since Hurricane Ike forever altered the Bolivar Peninsula, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation is inviting the community back to its historic grounds for a special open house and tribute event. Scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, the event commemorates the resilience of a […]

Sep 07
Fall Is a Great Time for a Digital Security Check-Up. Here’s Why

Fall tends to come with its own version of a reset: schedules settle after summer travel, kids head back to school, and a lot of households naturally start tightening things up before the year winds down. It’s a good moment to add one more item to that seasonal reset  a quick check of your digital […]

Sep 07
Happy Fall Y’all

With “feels like” temperatures of over 100 degrees, it certainly doesn’t feel like fall is on its way but that’s not stopping the Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation from completing their plans for the biggest Fall Arts & Crafts Fair to date being held on September 19, 2026 from 10 AM – 3:00 PM. The Cultural […]