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It’s close. It’s comfortable. It’s cool! Keep the library in mind when you are thinking of ways to beat the Texas heat. Check out the new items in the collection, or sit back, relax and read one of the many current magazines on the shelf. And don’t forget to bring the children in to get their very own library card! The library has a wonderful collection of books and videos for children of all ages, and also summer reading programs available. The importance of kids reading during the summer months cannot be over emphasized. More...

If someone knocks on your door wearing fins and goggles, don’t panic. It’s probably not the Creature from the Black Lagoon. It may be a member of the Port Aransas Swim Team asking for Swim-a-Thon pledges. Swim team members will swim laps at the Swim-a-Thon to raise funds for the team. Donors may pledge any amount per lap swum or donate a one-time set amount. Funds raised are used to offset the cost of equipment such as computers and soft ware, office supplies, trophies, swimsuits and kick boards. More...

Anglers of all ages will be in Port Aransas Thursday through Sunday, July 9-12 for the 74th Deep Sea Roundup. The oldest and largest saltwater fishing tournament on the Texas coast is sponsored by the Port Aransas Boatmen, Inc. Proceeds fund various youth-related activities and scholarships for Port Aransas High School graduates. The family-friendly tournament includes a Piggy Perch Contest for the small fry, as well as junior and adult divisions for bay and offshore anglers. More...

The Port Aransas Swim Team lost by a narrow margin to the Flour Bluff Aquatic Swim Team Frogs at a meet on Saturday, June 27, at the Community Park pool. The final, combined score results were the F.A.S.T. Frogs 228 and the PAST 222. Port Aransas individual and team times follow. More...

Tom Lamb- ertson, 82, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in San Antonio. He was a long-time resident of Port Aransas and was named Boatman of the Year in 1990. Lambertson was born in Mercedes on July 26, 1926, to Joe and Fannie Lambertson. At age 18, Lambertson enrolled in the University of Oklahoma as an officer candidate. While there, he met his future wife, Francelle Rice. They were married on the same day he graduated as an ensign. More...

DAILY • Port Aransas Community Park swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway: swim lessons, water exercise and lap swimming. Open daily except Mondays for swimming, 1- 6 p.m., and more. Call 749-2416 for information. • Computer Center, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; closed Sunday. 430 N. Alister St. Free e-mail. 749-4011. • Art Center for the Islands: Classes, workshops. 749-7334. More...