You may be among those confused by the term “downballot.” It’s shorthand, used by office-holders, candidates, consultants, journalists and other avid political watchers. It refers to all those other political races on the ballot below those for governor, the U. S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and president. More...

If you haven’t toured the Susan Castor Beach House, you have until Monday, Sept. 6, to see it. Admission is $5 per person, with $4 going to the Port Aransas Education Foundation. The last series of tours will be offered from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 2, through Monday. After Monday the home will be closed to the public. More...

Prepare your sweet tooth – or at least, your baked-goods tooth. Port Aransas High School crosscountry runners will be having a bake sale on Sunday, Aug. 29, and again on Sunday, Sept. 5, to help pay for trips to San Antonio and Round Rock for practice runs. More...

Brandon Iron Krauser of Del Valle, 7, set a new Junior Angler State Record for red drum on Tuesday, Aug. 17, while fishing at the jetties. The fish measured 41.25 inches and weighed 29.75 pounds. More...

Marlin cross-country runners went up against some 4A and 5A competitors in their first meet of the year on Saturday, Aug. 28, and according to coach Steve Reaves, they did well. The event was at Moody High School in Corpus Christi. More...

Mary Margaret Willis Gueldner died Wednesday Aug. 25, 2010. She was the mother of Tommy (Rosilea) Gueldner of Port Aransas. Gueldner was born Dec. 6, 1929 in San Antonio. She enjoyed her visits to Port Aransas dating back to the early 1950s. More...

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