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June 14, 2007
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Flying high
Almost as airborne as the grackle flying behind him, 13-year-old Thomas Winton demonstrates a move on new quarter-pipe ramps at Port Aransas Community Park on Tuesday, June 12. The Port Aransas Skate Park organization is planning a fundraising play day for skaters, BMX bikers and anyone else who ... More...
City aims to challenge appraisals
Special meeting tonight to focus on single family property values
BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

City council members are expected to look for ways to challenge the way the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District has been treating properties in Port Aransas tomorrow, Thursday, June 15, when the council meets in a special session. More...

Car burglary suspect still at large
Chase from Corpus Christi ends in Port Aransas
BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

A suspected car burglar from Corpus Christi is still at large this week after leading officers on a chase up State Hwy. 361 to Port Aransas, then ditching his own car and apparently getting away on foot. The man left his car behind a driveway screen on Mustang Boulevard in a spot that couldn't ea... More...

 Island Life
•Mayor touted as community builder by Aransas Mason Lodge No. 1018
Port Aransas Mayor Claude Brown was awarded the Community Builder Award by the Aransas Mason Lodge No. 1018 on Friday, June 8. The award is given to men and women who show devotion to their community and its people without the expectation of honor. More...
•PASTOR'S PEN
•Vacation Bible school begins Sunday
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 Youth
•Kids' birding classes start
Birding For Kids will be held for the next three Thursdays beginning today, Thursday, June 14. "Introduction to Birds", three basic classes at three different locations, is for ages seven and up. The Coastal Bend Audubon Society, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute and Mission-Arans... More...
•Reading program starts
•Deadline near to apply as page
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 Sports
•Greene 'threepeats' on race circuit
Pappy Greene took over the points lead Saturday, June 9, after winning a heat race, an Australian Pursuit and the feature race at CC Speedway. The racer from Port Aransas Motor Sports is on a roll this season, with six wins, two seconds and one third so far. More...
•Pyle earns swimming awards
•Swim teams make a splash at first season meet
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 Obituaries
•Artley
Jack Artley of Port Aransas died Thursday, June 7, 2007. He was 56 and a truck driver. Artley is survived by his mother, Selma Artley of Port Aransas; a sister, Sherry Fischer of Minnesota; a brother, Vaughn Artley of Lexington, Ky.; two sons, Jack and Jeremy Artley of Pennsylvania and six grand... More...
•Campbell
•Gilley
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 Island Agenda
•Island Agenda
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. + Community Park Swimming Pool offers swim lessons and lap swimming, water exercise. Open daily except Monda... More...
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