Legislative surf session
State Rep. Juan Garcia, whose legislative district includes Port Aransas, surfs at Horace Caldwell Pier on Monday, Aug. 27. Garcia, 40, said he started surfing while a high school student in Southern California and rides waves frequently on Texas beaches today. On Monday, he was surfing with Port Aransas City Manager Michael Kovacs and David Parsons, director of planning and projects for the City of Port Aransas.

STAFF PHOTO BY DAN PARKER