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Port decision good for local fisheries
On Tuesday, May 20, the commissioners of the Port of Corpus Christi (POCC) voted to abandon their plans for a permit that would allow the discharge of hypersaline brine and...
A beautiful bill that’s too big to pass
Dear President Trump: It’s time to pivot on the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” you’re trying to get the House and the Senate to pass. It’s not because your ex-pal...
Gee. Who could ever have seen this coming?
Every once in a while, way back when I was in high school, two meatheads would agree to fight when classes let out. They were brainless lummoxes, the kind who...
Family-friendly events courtesy of Parks and rec
Mark your calendars for some upcoming events for all ages hosted by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Family...
Summer reading program offers youth events
The summer reading program, “Color Our World,” at the William R. “Bill” Ellis Memorial Library will continue with some upcoming...
‘Tick, Tick…Boom’ to end run Sunday
The autobiographical musical about the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of “Rent,” will close out its run at the...
Outdoor concert set June 20
The community is invited to an outdoor concert featuring blues and soul music on Friday, June 20. The June sunset...
Nice kingfish
Showing off a kingfish catch are Caden Stork, 15, of Kyle and Nolan Ellis, 9, of New Braunfels. They were...
Okies’ catch
A group of anglers from Oklahoma went on a 36-hour trip out of Deep Sea Headquarters aboard the Gulf Eagle...
Birthday catch
Adler Greenbaum of Fredericksburg caught this big snapper on his birthday, Tuesday, June 3. He was fishing on an 8-hour...
Loads of red snapper being caught offshore
With red snapper season up and running, many Port Aransas charters have reported catching limits of snapper on recent offshore...
Love makes us one
Pastor’s Pen“I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that...
$625M deepening nears conclusion
Workers nearly have finished a years-long, $625 million project to deepen the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, which runs partly through Port Aransas. A ribbon-cutting at the Port of Corpus Christi headquarters on Monday, June 2, attracted dignitaries from the county, state and national levels. “The unprecedented four-phase Channel Improvement Project (CIP) was conceived more than three decades ago as a...
Murder cases working way through system
With one more possibleWith a fatal stabbing last weekend, a fourth homicide case of interest to Port Aransas may soon be working its way through the criminal justice system. The death that occurred on Friday, June 6, represented the second homicide Port Aransas has seen in the past 15 months. Currently, three killings are pending in local courts that involve Port Aransas in...
On – and off – the road
Couple takes to ‘nomad’ lifestyleImagine traveling across the U.S., stopping at national parks along the way, maybe even going into Mexico to experience new cultures and have firsthand colorful adventures that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. This may sound like a dream that is unattainable, but Dexter and Vera Lazarides, of Australia, have been doing just that. The married couple are...
Museum director Cliff Strain to retire
Cliff Strain, executive director of the Port Aransas Museum and of the Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association (PAPHA), will now be former director. After seven years of service, Strain has announced his retirement. He said stepping down would allow him more free time to pursue personal interests like reconnecting with his family, friends and his love for fishing and […]
UTMSI professor authors coral reefs study
Simon Brandl, assistant professor at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, is a senior author of a study released in “Current Biology” on Thursday, June 5, according to a news release from UTMSI. The research challenges the long-held belief that coral reefs are oases in marine deserts. “Coral reefs are often depicted as a thriving oasis surrounded by a […]
Early registration now open for 89th Deep Sea Roundup
Early registration is underway for the oldest fishing tournament on the Texas coast, the 89th annual Deep Sea Roundup, hosted by the Port Aransas Boatmen, Inc. The tournament for all ages is set for Thursday through Sunday, July 10 through 13. Anglers who register by Tuesday, July 1, can take advantage of early registration pricing. Early registration is $130 for […]
Light show
Members of Third Coast Slingers of Corpus Christi parked at Roberts Point Park for a visit Sunday, June 8. The vehicles are called Polaris Slingshots and are three-wheeled cars/ motorcycles ranging in price from $19,000 to $40,000.
Port A is Fishing Capital of Texas
Port Aransas was designated the official Fishing Capital of Texas when Gov. Greg Abbott signed HRC 117 into law, said a news release from the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau and Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, June 4. The designation names Port Aransas as Texas’ premier fishing location, solidifying its reputation as a top-tier community for anglers seeking an unforgettable experience, […]
New restaurant opens
Business BriefsStout’s at the Shore is a new restaurant located at 201 Social Circle in Cinnamon Shore North. Stout’s will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Some dishes on the menu include starters like garlic & rosemary focaccia, steamed mussels, and oysters rockefeller and entrées such as the tristan filet—a 6 oz. wagyu tenderloin—red drum risotto, and lobster […]
In memory
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, June 7, in memory of Albert Howie, a Port Aransas EMS paramedic who recently died in a shooting at his Ingleside home.
Businesses sought to help with Crazy Cart Crawl
Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Crazy Cart Crawl, a family-friendly golf cart scavenger hunt, on Saturday, June 28. Parks and rec is seeking local businesses to take part in the event by volunteering as chip captains. Businesses will host stops along the golf cart route where participants will draw poker chips and log their colors as […]
Community prayer service
Kelby McCan, Karen Decker and Mark Creighton of Port Aransas coordinated a prayer service for the community at Roberts Point Park on Sunday, June 8. The purpose of the service was to help people deal with the number of tragedies that have happened in Port Aransas over the past couple of weeks. McCan, who is in his second year of […]
Port Aransas residents enjoy local art
First Friday funThis month’s First Friday reception was from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. All photos above were taken during the reception where folks enjoyed light refreshments and wine along with live music. The art center, located at 104 N. Alister St., is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.
Kid takes a sail
Andrew Warnick of Dallas, center, showed he had what it takes to land the big ones when he pulled in this 62-pound sailfish on June 9, 1982 aboard the Wharf Cat. Helping him display it during weigh-in at Fisherman’s Wharf were mates Jeffery Fox, left, and Rod Heath. This photo originally appeared in the June 11, 1992 edition of the...
