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A coat of many colors AL LEVERIDGE If the life of Jesus did anything, it universalized the scope of God's love. God's love and care extends to all people, in many different ways. A wise man once told me, "You do what you do and you don't do what you don't do." This may sound like doubletalk, but for me it was very insightful. More ...
Work has been going 'a lot quicker' since crews have started interior work on the new office-bathroom at the Nueces County I.B. Magee Beach Park, said county parks Director Blake Pettis. Pettis said workers are finishing interior tiles and showers, and he expects the new building to be open by the ... More ... Citywide garage sale set March 3 Got stuff taking up space you need? Keep Port Aransas Beautiful (KPAB) is accepting donations and renting tables for its annual citywide garage sale. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, at the Community Center and at individual sites all around Port Aransas. The Port Ar... More ... Episcopal Church starts women's group A new women's ministry group will begin meeting Monday, Feb. 5, at the parish hall of the Trinityby the-Sea Episcopal Church, 403 Trojan St. Attend any Monday at 7 p.m., for fun, fellowship, prayer, Bible study, encouragement and reflection, said program organizer Nana Ward. More ...
BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER State authorities are considering whether to grant parole to Bennie Ray Dupnik Jr., who has served more than 28 year of a life prison sentence for the murder of Gladys "Shorty" Fowler, founder of Shorty's Place. Dupnik beat 7 2 - y e a r - o l d Fowler to death with a pool cue and robbed the bar o... More ...
The ferry boat J.C. Dingwall dodges around the stern of the inbound chemical tanker SMT Two as the tanker passes the ferry landings on its way to the Port of Corpus Christi recently. The SMT Two is out of New York City and has a dead weight tonnage of 41. More ... Winter Texan 'state' coffees gearing up Gatherings allowing Winter Texans and former residents of a same state to meet have been scheduled through the Joint Effort Leisure Ministry (JELM) Center. People come together to socialize, brag and commiserate with others from their area. Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin have organized te... More ... Kiwanis dinner set Feb. 18 The Kiwanis Club is selling tickets now for an Italian dinner to be held Thursday, Feb. 18. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Selling tickets now are Elvia Tamayo at Coastal Creations Hair Salon, 520 S. Cut Off Rd. Ste. 11, Rita Reed at 749-5379 or Pete Hartje at 749-7632. More ... First Friday to feature "Hearts for the Arts" The February First Friday Reception is an opportunity for art lovers to give art from the heart. Art created with a romantic or heart theme for the "Hearts for the Arts" silent auction will be on display at the event. It is free, open to the public, and will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., tomorrow, Fe... More ...
Ollie Grant Jr., chief appraiser of the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District, gives a talk about taxes during a seminar on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Port Aransas Independent School District administration boardroom. The seminar, held to answer taxpayers questions, was hosted by the appraisal distri... More ...
'Bear' down on Port A Pizzeria JOY MORROW "Bear" with me a moment while I use my bully pulpit to exclaim: "Da Bears on going to Da Bowl!" I know, I know. This is a restaurant column, but those of you who know me know how I've (we've) suffered over the past years with "da team". My companion, Jimmy Joliet Jake, a born and raised Chicago boy... More ... Hwy 361 revisions still in the planning Residents can get an update on planning for a revised State Hwy. 361 today, Thursday, Feb. 1, when the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meets in Portland. The MPO plans to hear a presentation on the highway project, which is still in the concept planning stages. More ... Donors sought for VFW auction The Moore-McDonald VFW Post 8967 is seeking donations for its Winter Texan Auction. The auction will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, along with a smoked pork dinner and musical entertainment. Auction items may be dropped off at the post home, 311 N. Alister St., or call 749-6534 to make arrangements. More ...
In the top photo Linda Halioua, right, owner of Venetian Hot Plate, serves up pasta and wine to people participating in the Dine Around Monday, Jan. 29. The event that celebrates island cuisine allowed participants to sample items from restaurants and enjoy desserts and beverages from shops around ... More ... Winter Stars booked for JELM Valentine dance The Winter Stars will play at the Joint Effort Leisure Ministry (JELM) Valentine's Day Dance, Wednesday, Feb. 14. Music will begin at 6 p.m. at the Pollock Center, 129 S. Alister St., behind the Community Presbyterian Church. Although snacks will be provided, attendees are invited to bring someth... More ... KPAB to hear Grosse speak about peppers Carolyn Grosse will speak on her perception of the Brazilian pepper tree epidemic on the island at the Keep Port Aransas Beautiful general meeting Monday, Feb. 12. The public is welcome and membership is not required to attend. It will be held at 7 p.m., at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St... More ... PACT musical begins THEY 'LOVE SEE YOU SMILE' "We Love to See You Smile", will begin its run tonight, Thursday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361. The musical review could be a swan song of sorts for the popular duo of Jane Bull and Katie Crysup Sikes. More ... Whoops! The donation from the Coastal Conservation Association to build a new laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute's Fisheries and Mariculture Lab totals $700,000. More ...
BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER At the edge of Port Aransas is the beach. And beyond the beach is the Gulf of Mexico, stretching to, and past, the horizon. While people may come here for the beach, it's the Gulf of Mexico that nourishes - and sometimes steals from - the beach. We may enjoy the beach, but if we do, it's the Gul... More ... POLICE BLOTTER CITY OF PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, JAN. 23 + 1:05 P .M . Emergency Medical Service (EMS) crews took a sick person from the 700 block of State Hwy. 361 to a Corpus Christi hospital. + 9:44 p.m. EMS crews took a sick person from the 700 block of West Avenue A to a Corpus Christi hospital. More ...
A Port Aransas Fire Department platform looms over a home in the 200 block of Keewaydin Lane as firfi.ghters battle a blaze in the house on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The fire department drew praise from the homeowner and the fire marshal's office for its work in keeping damage to the house as low as poss... More ... Find Phil! Groundhog Day stroll set for Friday morning Searching for "Port A Phil", the elusive varmint, will be the focus of a Groundhog Day Shadow Stroll set for 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 2. The short, brisk walk to locate the friendly groundhog will start from the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion in Roberts Point Park. More ... Firefighters praised for job on house fire Port Aransas volunteer firfi.ghters are being praised by the state Fire Marshal's Office and by the homeowner for their work in containing a house fire last week. Fire Chief Scott Mack said the alarm came in at 5:53 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, on a home in the 200 block of Keewaydin Lane. More ... More burglaries solved Port Aransas police say they've solved at least one more of the string of burglaries that have plagued the city recently. Detective Lt. Darryl Johnson said on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 1:43 p.m., police got a call from a person who said he had seen a man stealing four fishing rods and reels from a gara... More ...
Beach parking stickers for 2007 are now available at the Port Aransas City Hall and at Stripes convenience stores and at the Family Center IGA in Port Aransas. Stickers, which are normally available in December, were delayed because of slow ordering in Corpus Christi, city officials said. An annual... More ... CONSTABLE'S BEAT NUECES COUNTY, PRECINCT 4 SUNDAY, JAN. 21 + 3 A.M . A deputy assisted the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department with the arrest of a person on outstanding warrants. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24 + 6 P .M . A deputy helped with traffic control at a structure fire in the 200 block of Keewaydin Lane. More ...
Lessons learned on a bike (and the beach) TONY AMOS When I was a teenager living in London, I had an idea that one could accustom one's body to the cold by enduring cold weather without dressing in winter clobber*. I wanted to be "Big", showing off, I suppose, to school in the winter without wearing hat, gloves, or scarf. More ... Poetry class is scheduled A workshop titled, "Now Is The Time To Talk in Rhyme" will be held Monday, Feb. 12. It will focus on writing poetry in a variety of forms, both rhyming and nonrhyming. Beginning and experienced writers are invited to attend the workshop scheduled by the Joint Effort Leisure Ministry (JELM). More ... Whooper fest to host music, tours, speakers Tours of the Fennessey Ranch, musical performances by Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist, and Jungle Jill and the Jaybirds, plus several new speakers are on tap for the 11th annual Celebration of Whooping Cranes and Other Birds. The festival will be Friday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, Feb. 25. More ...
Noxious plants: Most Unwanted List JOHN FUCIK Just over two years ago in the "Agriculture" section of the Texas Administrative Code in Title 4, Chapter 19, the Texas Department of Agriculture listed its Noxious Plant List. Unless you're turned on by Latin, it's not riveting reading, but such a list commands the attention of anyone involved wit... More ... Ecology, wetlands, economy and kayaking make up HELP seminar What makes the Coastal Bend unique will be discussed at the History/ Ecology/Lifestyle/Preservation (H.E.L.P.) Seminar Thursday, Feb. 8. Instructor Capt. W. Jay Tarkington will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Pollock Center, 129 S. Alister St., behind the Presbyterian Church. The event will last until a... More ...
It may have seemed cool to you Saturday, but to these visiting youngsters conditions were just right for a romp in the Gulf of Mexico surf near the Horace Caldwell Pier. Skies cleared Saturday afternoon, presenting a pleasant day for a stroll on the beach if the water was just a bit chilly. More ... Sushi benefit tickets on sale Although the event is a month away, tickets are going fast for the Wine and Sushi Tasting to be held March 1, at the Pelican Club, 914 Tarpon St. The tasting is an annual fundraiser for the Art Center for the Islands. Two seatings of 40 people each will be available, one at 6 p.m. and one at 8:30... More ... Sandy Award winners announced More than 100 theater supporters were on hand for the annual presentation of the Sandy Awards, the Port Aransas Community Theater's version of Broadway's Tony Awards or the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Oscars. The event filled with the presentations, entertainment, champagne and ho... More ... Student hit in eye with nail A Port Aransas High School student suffered a severe eye injury when another student threw a nail at him during a shop class on Tuesday, Jan. 30, school officials said. PAHS Principal Travis Longanecker said a student threw the nail at the other student in an apparent act of horseplay. Longanecker... More ... Project Graduation needs help, donations Project Graduation organizers still are seeking donations for the annual garage sale set for Saturday, Feb. 17. Clothing, household and sporting goods, appliances, furniture, entertainment and lawn and garden equipment are among items being accepted. More ... Waffle breakfast 9-noon on Sunday All-you-can-eat waffles are on the menu Sunday, Feb. 4, at the H.G. Olsen Elementary School cafeteria. The waffle breakfast will start at 9 a.m. and end at noon. It will cost $5 per person and is fundraiser by the Brundrett Middle School Student Council. More ... Next book club discussion set Because of a great turnout for the last gathering, the Book Discussion Group at the Bill Ellis Memorial Library will continue. The next discussion will be held at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27. Winter Texan Mary Ann Gregory will lead the discussion about "The Night Journal" by Elizabeth Crook. More ... Red Hatters slate pj party Members of the Red Hat Society in Port Aransas have until Monday, Feb. 5, to make a reservation for the club's annual pajama party. The Hatters will hold their pajama party at Moby Dick's Restaurant at 8:30 a.m. on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14. More ... |
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