Port Aransas, TX

PDF of print edition 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 ... 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. Children dressed as pigs, turkeys, chickens and cows for the Thanksgiving-themed performance. 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. Clockwise from top, local veterans salute the flag; Cooper Sowers, from left, Samuel May and Dylan Shelton wave flags during 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 ...