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Sunrise view

Labor Day holiday visitors to Port Aransas may have a chance to see scenes such as this, as a tanker makes its way into the Aransas Pass Channel at sunrise on Monday, Aug. 25. More...

Council hashes out police woes

Constable to sit in on police chief interviews
BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

SOUTH JETTY Having taken city council members behind closed doors for nearly an hour on Thursday, Aug. More...

Johnson tapped as temporary chief at PAISD

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

The Port Aransas Independent School District Board of Trustees has hired Wayne Johnson to be the district's interim superintendent. More...

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They don't make newsmen like that anymore

Mary Henkel Judson

He's a walking encyclopedia and, even though he's past the traditional retirement age (not by much), he's a technocrat. He's the "go-to" guy in the office when a computer (or its operator) malfunctions. More...

Can Obama turn red blue?

Dave McNeely

KALISPELL, Montana - Here on the western edge of Glacier National Park, Montanans are both excited and a bit surprised that Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been to this state half a dozen times in his campaign - including while t More...

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Fishing

Fantastic fishin'

Slaying the reds and drum on Friday, Aug. 22, were, from left, guide Gary Cooper; Robert Hallford of Abilene; Jeff Spanley of Cibolo; Hallford's son-in-law, Barry Roy of San Antonio; and Roy's son, 9-year-old Nick Roy. More...

Beta fish

These Beta Theta Pis from Texas A & M University fished with Tyler Brady of San Antonio on Wednesday, Aug. 20, bringing home redfish, snapper, grouper, Spanish mackerel and trout. More...

The family that fishes together

These anglers limited out on redfish recently, when they fished with Capt. Butch Findley out of Fisherman's Wharf. From left are Kimberly, Natalie and Kirk Blahuta, all of Austin, and Findley. More...

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Island Agenda

DAILY • Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, 8 p.m., Sharp Pavilion behind Trinity-bythe • Port Aransas Community Park Sea Episcopal Church, 433 Trojan, swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway, 749-4797. Meetings are smoke-free. More...

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Monday, Sept. 1

Atkinson in the mend
By Mary Henkel Judson South Jetty editor

Assault victim moving out of ICU More...

Last hurrah of summer

Labor Day is final big tourist weekend for local businesses

While Port Aransas will host many enjoying the Labor Day holiday this weekend, some offices in Port Aransas will join the fun by taking the day off Monday, Sept. 1. More...

Supporters express satisfaction with mayor

BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Supporters of Mayor Claude Brown lined up at the lectern at the city council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21, to speak in his behalf. More...

Golf coming to Port Aransas

Come Thursday, Sept. 4, golfers will be able to enjoy their sport in Port Aransas. The Newport Golf Club is scheduled to open its 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature course on that day. More...

Island Life

Curtain Call

Play depicts old-time radio

Tomorrow, Friday, Aug. More...

Blooms and a bird

A bird perches amid sunflower blooms off Cotter Street near the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute on Sunday, Aug. 24. Recent rains have lots of island vegetation greening up. More...

Pool visit is half price Labor Day

Cool off at the park!

Splish and splash for half price at the Community Park pool on Monday, Sept. 1. The pool, normally closed on Mondays, will open for the annual Labor Day Splash. Lap swimming will be allowed from noon to 1 p.m. More...

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Youth

Reduced-price meals available for kids

Parents of students in the Port Aransas Independent School District may apply for free or reduced price meals for their children. Parents who qualify are encouraged to apply under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. More...

Great groms

Above, 7-year-old Marek Belcher of Port Aransas rides a wave on his way to winning first place the micro-groms division of the Port Aransas Grom Roundup surf contest at Horace Caldwell Pier Saturday, Aug. 23. More...

Cross country team

Members of the Port Aransas High School cross country team include, back row, from left: Judy Wright, Kelsey Ortiz, Chelsea Perez, Reba Armanovs, Kelsey Abel, Kasey Reed and Blue Shodrok; and, front row, from left, Marina Milligan, Matt Fries, Sara More...

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Sports

Mixed doubles tourney slated at tennis courts

Round robin action

If tennis is your game, head for the school courts on Station Street on Saturday morning, Sept. 6, for a round robin mixed doubles tennis tournament. Entry fee is a can of new tennis balls - players don't even need a partner. More...

PAHS and BMS Cross Country

2008 Schedule

All meets are on Saturdays AUGUST 30 8:30 a.m. Cole Park (HS) SEPTEMBER 6 8:30 a.m. West Guth Park (MS/HS) 13 8:30 a.m. Malaquite Beach* (MS/HS) 20 TBA UTSA (HS) 27 9 a.m. More...

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