For people on Bolivar, the State highway is a lifeline out to I-10 when storm surge becomes an issue. According to TxDOT, the designation allows two options to speed the evacuation process.

BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas – A changing coastline is how one High Island family described the beach front of Highway 87 as they walked their dog along the shoreline.

Instead of shutting down Jeep Weekend, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office said it is collaborating with HPD on traffic, crowd control, and other safety issues for the event.