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Bolivar Peninsula bird sanctuary fire still burning days after lightning strike
Read full article: Bolivar Peninsula bird sanctuary fire still burning days after lightning strikeA wildfire ignited by a lightning strike continues to burn through a remote bird sanctuary near Port Bolivar, having scorched approximately 160 acres of brush and marshland since Friday.
Dredging work not expected to impact Galveston ferry wait times over 4th of July
Read full article: Dredging work not expected to impact Galveston ferry wait times over 4th of JulyAccording to officials with the Texas Department of Transportation, crews working to dredge the area around the Port Bolivar ferry landing will be working on the 4th of July. However, this work is not expected to impact wait times or boat operations over the holiday weekend.
The legend of the Port Bolivar dog who was adopted by fishermen after being found swimming with dolphins
Read full article: The legend of the Port Bolivar dog who was adopted by fishermen after being found swimming with dolphinsIf you love dogs, dolphins or feel-good stories, we have just the thing for you!
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Galveston County officials to give update on Hurricane Laura
Read full article: Galveston County officials to give update on Hurricane LauraGALVESTON, Texas A voluntary evacuation order was issued Tuesday for residents of Bolivar Peninsula, including unincorporated areas of Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach, High Island and Gilchrist. Galveston County officials are expected to give an update on the order during an 11:30 a.m. news conference. After issuing a voluntary order Monday, the city of Galveston upgraded the order to mandatory on Tuesday. All residents were asked to secure loose items on their property and leave the island. You can read more about this and other evacuation orders here.