Port Aransas, TX

PDF of print edition Spike puzzles officials October occupancy tax receipts up by 50 percent BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER      Nobody seems to know exactly why Port Aransas' hotel-motel tax revenue shot up by 50 percent in October, but when they find out, they'll want to do it again. More ... 'Tis the season      Singers from the Sonshine Choir, a children's choir from Port Aransas churches under the direction of Judy Cole, cluster at the base of the city's Christmas tree in Roberts Point Park just after the tree was lighted on Tuesday, Nov. 28. A crowd of more than 100 gathered to watch the tree lighting ce More ... Neblett tapped to lead NERR BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER      Ten minutes after being named executive director of the Mission- More ... Celebrating the past      Parade marshal Marcy Mathews Ward Thomas waves from a Bentley as she leads the parade that was part of the Old Town Festival on Saturday, Nov. 25. Bagpipers, including Port Aransas City Councilman Rick Pratt, fall in behind the Bentley. The parade also included Boy Scouts, classic cars, paraders in More ... Food, toy collections to benefit residents VFW seeks non-perishable food, cash      The Care and Share Drive got off to a good start with many donations last weekend. More ... Food, toy collections to benefit residents Emergency services needs new toys      More money and toys are needed to make the Emergency Services Toy Round Up a success, said Kristin L. Adams, chairman. More ...