Judges in the 2006 Christmas Lights Contest sponsored by the Port Aransas Garden Club surveyed entries on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 13, and reported their findings. Contest chairman Nancy Phillips reported no takers in the new category for boats, and judges awarded a tie for first place in the residential category.

FAMILY CENTER IGA 416 S. ALISTER ST. SECOND PLACE, COMMERCIAL Each of the first place winners will receive a $50 first place prize, as will the first place winner in the recreational vehicle category. This is the first year cash prizes were offered.

SEASHELL VILLAGE 502 E. AVE G FIRST PLACE, COMMERCIAL ISLAND DUNES 715 ACCESS ROAD 1A SECOND PLACE, CONDOMINIUM ENTRANCE BETH DASCH 508 PALM DRIVE FIRST PLACE TIE, RESIDENTIAL GRAND CARIBBEAN 5495 STATE HWY. 361 FIRST PLACE, CONDOMINIUM ENTRANCE JUDITH LARGE 401 BRALLEY FIRST PLACE TIE, RESIDENTIAL BILLY FLIPPO AND STEVIE PHILLIPS 2022 S. 11TH ST. SECOND PLACE, RESIDENTIAL TONY WILLS MUSTANG RV RESORT, #2, 300 E. COTTER ST. FIRST PLACE, RV ANN KIRK MUSTANG RV RESORT, #19, 300 E. COTTER ST. SECOND PLACE, RV