And the countdown to the Crabbiest Festival in the world
By J. Lee Austin
There oughta be a name for the lull on the peninsula in between the wild and crazy Spring Break and the summertime shebang … perhaps we could call it something like … the annual Slow-tweener. Ok maybe I’ll work on that some more. While things are certainly slower, excitement is building. Could be all about the
The Bolivar Beach Report, sweet April Edition
Eagles and Salty Mermaid join together
By Linda Elissalde
Fraternal Order of Eagles 3719 (FOE) hosted a second Salty Mermaid Style Show. The success of an earlier one prompted requests for a second. An SRO crowd agreed that the April 17th presentation was just as fantastic as the first one. Money from this event supports Eagles multiple charities. FOE President, and Chamber of Commerce
Bolivar’s “Jeep Weekend” Brings Unwelcome Chaos
Every year on the weekend before Memorial Day, Bolivar Peninsula transforms into a chaotic scene of wild partying during the event known as “Jeep Weekend.” Tens of thousands of visitors descend on the peninsula, turning the sandy shores into an out-of-control revelry. In 2023, emergency responders were pushed to their limits, with over 100 ambulance runs, 7 medical
Birds of a Feather
By Elinor Tinsley
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, a group of 37 of us “birds of a feather”, including 22 Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation members, 14 guests and our illustrious speaker, Winnie Burkett, went to the Smith Oaks Sanctuary (Rookery) in High Island to immerse ourselves in the spectacle of this one of a kind place alongside birders from
Celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversaries
1964-2024
By Linda Elissalde
Barbara and Alan McNeill & Sally and Howard Nichols combined their celebration of 60 years of marriage with a grand party. Local and out of town family and friends joined the two couples at Amelia Farm and Market on April 13, 2024 to honor their years of wedded
Recreational Boating Safety – Where’s the Beach?
By Bob Currie, Recreational Boating Safety Specialist
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Station Galveston Flotilla
I live in a resort community on a 21-mile long narrow peninsula on the Gulf of Mexico. My house is raised 21 feet above sea level on pilings. From my deck I can look one way and see ships go by, and the other way and see tugs pushing barges in the Intracoastal
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report, 4-23-24
By Captain Jeff Brandon
Surface water temperature 78 degrees. Water clarity good for the majority of East Galveston Bay, especially on the South shoreline, with stained water East of Marsh point. 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 previous weeks, if you catch a fish
Bolivar Community Cat Spay/Neuter Day
LIFELINE of Galveston County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to end the killing of companion animals in Galveston County by promoting and providing resources, education, and programs that save lives and transform animal welfare in our community. There are not enough shelters to take care of all pets, so many end up being euthanized. LIFELINE is currently
What ‘Day’ Is It?
APR 23 – Shakespeare Day
APR 24 – International Guide Dog Day
APR 25 – License Plate Day
APR 26 – Audubon Day
APR 27 – Babe Ruth Day
APR 28 – National Superhero Day
APR 29 – National Shrimp Scampi Day
Refrigerator Epidemic
By Georgia Osten
I’m spoiled, that’s all there is to it! That’s the problem! Why does anybody need 4 refrigerators anyway? Our son gave us his old fridge several years ago. Maybe it was when we decided to move to the beach. He said this would be great down in the garage, just put drinks in it. Well, it has been over 10 years now. We think that fridge was
Community Blood Drive
Want to be able to save up to three lives and be able to do it lying down while eating great snacks? Well on Friday, May 3, 2024, you will have the chance to do just that and also receive a great crossbody backpack and a little bag of Elinor’s famous pecan pralines. Come join Bay Vue Methodist Church and the FOE Eagles 3719 as we host our semi-annual blood drive at
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