November 16, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

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Four little piggies

From left, first graders Alexcis Rish, Trinity Merrill, Katie Koetter and Anne-Marie Appling perform in a skit called "Farmer 4" at a PTO meeting at the H.G. Olsen Elementary School gym on Tuesday, Nov. 14. More...

Report on Hwy. 361 is due by first of year

BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Traffic may not have seemed any lighter along the Island Road this summer, but consultants who are looking at that section of highway say looks may have been deceiving. More...

Early deadlines scheduled for Thanksgiving edition of South Jetty

The South Jetty will go to press early next week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The early press run will require early deadlines. More...

Special Sections

Opinion

OPINION

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Texas politics

Partisan sword cuts two ways
Dave MCNEELY

Bipartisanship (noun) - An archaic custom in which elected officials More...

A Texas voice

Learning to live with penguins
Steve MARTAINDALE

It was drilled into us during orientation. We were reminded upon arrival. There are occasional reminders still. When you're in Antarctica, you may not get too close to the animals. More...

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Fishing

Runs in the family

It was more than a fishing trip. It became a family affair, a time for remembering that came with instruction from a pro that has seen it all. Capt. More...

IslandOutdoors

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Floaters deliver

Cliff Holubec and friends took a trip to the floaters on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 6-7, on the Pelican out of Deep Sea Headquarters. With Capt. More...

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Brown

Lucille M. Brown died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at a Corpus Christi hospital. She was 83, and a resident of Port Aransas for more than 64 years. More...

Hayes

Richard J. "Dick" Hayes died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at his home in San Antonio, following a long battle with cancer. He considered Port Aransas More...

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Island Agenda  Free Access 

DAILY + Joint Effort Leisure Ministry (JELM) Center, 113 S. Alister behind Community Presbyterian Church office, welcome room open to Winter Texans. Coffee, cookies and activity schedules. More...

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County backs off dune permit move

BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Nearly 20 Port Aransas residents and officials went to a meeting of the Nueces County Beach Management Advisory Committee meeting on Friday, Nov. 10, loaded for bear. It was largely unneeded - this time. More...

Neal, Garcia approach new offices differently

BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

One newly-elected official is jumping in with both feet; another is taking time to talk to local city officials. More...

Salute to veterans

Port Aransas honored its veterans with songs, speeches and remembrances during emotional Veterans Day ceremonies at the Port Aransas High School gymnasium on Friday, Nov. 10. More...

Island Life

'Streetcar' nears end of line

FINAL PERFORMANCES THIS WEEKEND

This weekend will be the last chance to see performances of "Streetcar Named Desire" at the Port Aransas Community Theatre. More...

Swapping more than plants

Participants in the Keep Port Aransas Beautiful "swap day" at the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion on Roberts Point on Saturday, Nov. 11, managed to swap more than plants and books. More...

'One Eyed Jacks' kicks off Movie Time

A western made in 1961 will be shown at the first P.A. Movie Time of the season. The free movie is open to the public. More...

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Youth

Target practice

Boys from the Marlin Under 14 soccer team enjoyed an end of the season party at Krossfire Paintball in San Antonio on Sunday, Nov. 12. More...

Port Aransas School Menus

Nov. 20 - Nov. 21

Breakfast Monday Assorted Cereal, Graham Crackers, Juice, Milk More...

EDUCATION NOTES

Making music at PAISD
JIM COLE

It is still early in the 2006/2007 school year, but things are already busy in the Port Aransas ISD music department. More...

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Sports

Big win

Marlins stop Highland
BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Varsity wins, 72-42 over the Warriors The Port Aransas Marlins whipped the Highland Christian Warriors at Doyle Marek Gym in Port Aransas on Tuesday, Nov. 14. More...

Classic promises excitement

Bigger teams expected to present challenges

The Marlin Classic will be one challenging tournament, involving several teams from much bigger high schools than the one in Port Aransas. More...

None shall pass

Marlin player Michael Jennings (center) challenges a player from Highland Christian while Marlins Charley Walker, left, and Drake Sawyer, right, provide backup. More...

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