Gilchrist TX News

Hot new listing on Bolivar Peninsula: 145 Jewel Drive – 1 bed/2 baths, 600 sq ft for $269,000.

• Tucked beachside off Hwy 87, 5-min walk to shore...

Galveston Seawall Demolition

• 🔥 Antigua Apartments Razing Begins: Crews began demolition of the blighted Gulf-front Antigua Apartments complex...

Galveston seawall cleanup starts today: Crews began razing the blighted Antigua Apartments at 8008 Seawall Blvd, a 177-unit site with prime Gulf views...

Fresh listing on Bolivar Peninsula appeals to waterfront buyers:

• $645,000 for 4-bed, 2-bath home, 2,018 sq ft on 0.205 acres with 1-car garage
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• Mark your calendars: Texas GLO's Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup hits Bolivar Peninsula beaches on Saturday, April 18, 2026 – perfect for Gilchrist...

Galveston Bay Barrier System, Coastal Texas Project's largest element (85% of costs) sponsored by GCPD Texas, protects Gilchrist and upper Texas coast...

Bolivar Peninsula fun alert: Catch Aaron Watson's live music magic at Camp Margaritaville RV Resort in Crystal Beach on Saturday, July 25, 2026 – perfect community gathering for Gilchrist folks! Grab tickets now.

Exciting coastal innovation near Gilchrist:

• Gulf Shore Estates in San Leon will deliver 23 3D-printed homes on 4.5 acres, starting at $325,000
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Highway 87 Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Sabine Pass Closed-Door Meeting: About 100 residents, city leaders, law enforcement, and industry representatives...

• Coastal breakthrough: First 3D concrete homes in Galveston County, built to withstand Gulf Coast storms
• Lightning-fast build: Complete in 10-12...

Urgent Hwy 87 concerns from Sabine Pass meeting threaten Bolivar Peninsula access:

• Sole road in/out blocked during Valero Port Arthur explosion,...

Escape to Bolivar Peninsula's laid-back vibes post-spring break:

• Drive-on beaches & golf cart cruises in communities like Gilchrist.
• Family-owned...

Galveston County's 409 Day hits tomorrow (April 9), spilling fun to Bolivar Peninsula residents with Texas City deals and free fest.

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Spotlighting TX-87 real estate action near Crystal Beach:

• 819 Hwy 87: Unimproved land as a blank canvas for development, with easy TX-87 access and...

Prime casual dining for Gilchrist fishing enthusiasts on Bolivar Peninsula's Crystal Beach:

• Fresh Gulf shrimp piled high, fried, grilled, or...

• Historic beach road linked Sabine Pass-High Island for evac, residents, industry.
• Hurricane Jerry 1989 destroyed 20 miles; Rita/Ike worsened erosion.
• Sabine Pass left with one evac route; rebuild debate focuses on safety, access.

Community Block Party

• 🔥 The City of Bolivar will host a block party on April 9 starting at 4 p.m. at Sand Beach Lake featuring live music, free...

Escape Houston crowds for Bolivar Peninsula's relaxed vibe—just 1-1.5 hours away with 27 miles of uncrowded beaches and no high-rises.

• Gilchrist...

• Safety milestone: Bolivar hits 1,000 days without a homicide
• Event details: April 9 at 4 p.m. at Sand Beach Lake with live music, free food, and...

Alert for Gilchrist drivers: A rolling closure of all northbound lanes on Bolivar Peninsula lasts ~15 minutes Saturday, impacting Peninsula travel and access. Plan alternate routes!