Port Aransas, TX

PDF of print edition Baby, it's cold outside . . .      STAFF PHOTOS BY DAN PARKER Thanksgiving Day started a cold spell that didn't break until mid-week. In the photo above, a determined angler is bundled up against the cold wind blowing at Horace Caldwell Pier on Saturday, Nov. 24. At right, the cold weather didn't deter two champion windsurfers from t... More ... Prospects for highway expansion not so bleak City's proposed impact fee is tied to project BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER       Prospects for a project that would virtually rebuild State Hwy. 361 between Avenue G and Beach Access Road 1 have improved, according to correspondence between the city and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Questions about the project arose during a presentation at the city council ... More ... Birthday girl asks for gifts to benefit holiday toy drive BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER       Guests won't bring gifts for Gabriella Hanmore when she has her eighth birthday party tomorrow, Nov. 30, at Port A Pizzeria. And that's the way Gabriella wants it. The H.G. More ... VFW is collecting food       The annual Care and Share drive has begun and will continue through Sunday, Dec. 16. Conducted by the VFW Post 8976, the drive consists of volunteers collecting food so that less fortunate families in Port Aransas will have a Christmas dinner. More ... First responders seek toys       Collection continues for the 10th annual Port Aransas Emergency Services Toy Round Up with toys and monetary donations being accepted at several locations. This Port Aransas program helps lower income families provide Christmas toys for their children. More ... Tires targeted in theft Left without wheels, Nebraska couple is delayed in getting to son's wedding BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER       Donald Wackerbarth had his truck back by Tuesday morning. It just didn't have any wheels or tires. Police say sometime before 5:41 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, somebody took Wackerbarth's 2005 Ford F-450 truck from his trailer space at Pioneer RV Park and drove it a couple of miles south on State Hw... More ... TAILGATE PARTY IS MONDAY Relay For Life sign-up begins       With 145 days until the Relay For Life cancer walk, the "Be a Part of the Solution" Kick-Off Extravaganza party has been scheduled for Monday, Dec. 3. It will be held from 5- 6:30 p.m. at the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion in Roberts Point Park. More ... Student Art Show is Sunday       Instead of a First Friday Reception in December, the Art Center for the Islands will have a Student Art Show and Awards Reception on Sunday, Dec. 2. It will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the art center, 323 N. Alister St., and refreshments will be served. More ... Trade or recycle Plant and book swap set in park Saturday       Proving the benefits of sharing instead of discarding is the focus of a recycling event set for Saturday, Dec. 1. Everyone is invited to participate. The public is encouraged to trade books, recycle old eyeglasses and cell phones, and share usable yet unwanted cuttings, rootings, trees, or any ot... More ... Poinsettias available for pick up Saturday       Poinsettias ordered to support Project Graduation may be picked up Saturday, Dec. 1. Plants may be picked up from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Family Center IGA, 416 S. Alister St. Delivery is available for large orders. More ... KPAB party is Tuesday       Meet and mingle with members of Keep Port Aransas Beautiful (KPAB) at their annual Christmas party Tuesday, Dec. 4. The party will be held at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. Attendees are asked to bring a white elephant gift and an hors d'ouevre. Drinks will be provided. More ... Next book discussion is scheduled at library       Book lovers are invited to be a part of the next Ellis Memorial Library Book Discussion. It is set for Tuesday, Dec. 4. "Summerland" by Michael Chabon is the book to be examined. Joyce Williams will lead the discussion at 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. The book may be reserved at the cir... More ...