Port Aransas, TX

PDF of print edition Water district announces a 'changing of the guard'       Mary Moss, who has managed the Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District 4 (WCID 4) in Port Aransas for a decade, will step down next year. Moss announced her retirement to the district board earlier this week. Board president Russ Miget said the board has asked water district Superin... More ... NECK DEEP IN FISH       Juan Gutierrez of Rockport waded out to neck-deep water to fish near the south jetty on Friday, Oct. 12. Wading this far out is risky unless the angler wears a lifejacket and is a strong swimmer. Fishing with a buddy under these circumstances also is advised. Anglers with well-baited hooks are ree... More ... Former educator, avid angler Chris Page dies on 70th birthday       A legend among fishing guides who also made a lasting impression on middle school students in Port Aransas, Chris (Ernest Henderson) Page Jr. died on his 70th birthday Friday, Oct. 12, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion at Rober... More ... High school diploma or GED required to work Island employers turn away average of 10 percent of applicants for lack of either BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER       [Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles exploring the issue of adult education and literacy in Port Aransas.] It is, of course, not possible to put a dollar figure on the effect an education can have on a community. More ... Citizen of Year draws 13 nominations for '07       A flurry of nominations for Citizen of the Year received on the deadline Friday, Oct. 12, brought the total submitted to 13. The recipient of the Citizen of the Year will be honored Friday, Nov. 9, during the "Party in Port A" that is replacing the annual Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce-Tourist ... More ... To the rescue       Jeff Selucky of Taylor was passing by in a pleasure boat when he and his friends found themselves rescuing some boaters who ended up treading water in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel after their boat collided with a ferry on Friday, Oct. 12. Two of the accident victims can be seen in the water at ... More ... KPAB free trash disposal is Saturday at IGA       Residents of Port Aransas are getting a chance to dispose of stuff cluttering their property for free Saturday, Oct. 20, at the annual "Dunk Your Junk" event. Clean up, clear out and give away unwanted stuff from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 20. More ... Keeping the beat       Luis Villareal, drummer for the band Triggerfish, plays at Patsy Jones Amphitheater on Friday, Oct. 12, during the last Sunset Sounds performance of the year at Roberts Point Park. The Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department sponsored the free concerts periodically throughout the summer. More ... Third Saturday Sale set Oct. 20       More than 40 artists will offer 10- 50 percent off their work at the Third Saturday Sale on Oct. 20. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St. "This is a perfect opportunity to pick up a special gift for yourself or someone else. The choices ar... More ... Save a life; donate blood today       Today, Thursday, Oct. 18, is the day to give blood so others may live. The mobile unit of the Coastal Bend Blood Center (CBBC) will accept donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Family Center IGA parking lot, 418 S. Alister St. More ... Kid Halloween photos still done through Friday       The deadline has been extended for costumed children to visit the South Jetty to be photographed for a Halloween time feature article. The new deadline is noon tomorrow - Friday, Oct. 19. Parents should contact reporter/ photographer Dan Parker to make an appointment for a photo session. More ... Help needed Mercer house work day is Saturday       Manpower and womanpower along with power tools and transport vehicles are needed for the workday scheduled by the Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association (PAPHA). Volunteers led by Tom Dasch and Bruce Elliot will tackle two projects on the Mercer house Saturday, Oct. 20. More ... Photo slated Monday for breast cancer awareness       The third annual Think Pink Day will be Monday, Oct. 22. The event is held to bring the community together to focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone in the community is encouraged to wear pink all day, then meet at Roberts Point Park at 5:30 p.m. for a "Think Pink" picture". More ...