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December 18, 2008  RSS feed


City manager evaluation tonight
Port Aransas City Manager Michael Kovacs performed his job well during Hurricane Ike's threatened landing in the area. He had a plan for every contingency and he worked very well with Mayor Claude Brown during the event that unfolded in September when Ike was predicted to hit the Corpus Christi area, said City Councilman Keith McMullin. More...
Breaking news: Board votes to hire Doughty
New superintendent would start in January

Superintendent contract offered More...

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Four-year-old Robbie Clark tells Santa what he wants for Christmas at the Holiday Forest at the Port Aransas Civic Center on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Dozens of children lined up to sit on Santa's knee at the event, which also showcased a Christmas tree decorating competition. The Holiday Forest was sponsored by the city's Parks and Recreation Department. More...

 Island Life
• Find Christmas spirit in Holiday Forest
The 2008 Holiday Forest, "The True Spirit of Christmas," is open. The event, sponsored by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department, is located at the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. More...
• article has image Counting birds
• Students offering gift wrapping
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 Youth
• article has image Christmas tradition
In keeping with a tradition of several years' standing, these young parents and their children climb aboard a hay-filled trailer and make the rounds, singing Christmas carols at the homes of friends and neighbors. This year's 'sleigh' ride was held Sunday, Dec. 14. More...
• article has image Laurent chosen as ambassador
• article has image A little lesson
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 Fishing
• article has image FISHING REPORT
Too rough offshore? Fish the bays instead
Offshore fishing has been slim this week due to the weather. Bay and jetty anglers have been a little busier. Bay guides have brought in all the usual suspects: red and black drum, sheepshead, trout and flounder. Charlie Zahn of Port Aransas fished off the end of the jetties last weekend and limited out on redfish using soft plastics. More...
• article has image Three of a kind
• article has image Jetty fish
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 Sports
• article has image Jarrell jam
Girls lose two of three in close games
The Port Aransas High School Lady Marlins beat a bigger school's team, then lost two close games at a tournament in Jarrell, north of Austin, Dec. 11-13. We are disappointed in the outcome of the tournament, but we are extremely pleased with the effort these girls are playing with during each game," said Stephanie Foerster, coach of the Lady Marlins. More...
• 2008-09 Lady Marlins Port Aransas High School Basketball schedule
• 2008-09 Brundrett Middle School Basketball schedule
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 Obituaries
• Meuth
James Robert "J.B." Meuth, 55, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. He was a longtime resident of Port Aransas, where he was the property manager for Island Retreat Condominiums. Meuth was born Feb. 15, 1953 in Falfurrias. After his move from Port Aransas to Fulton, he became the property manager for Sandollar Resort. More...
• Boldra
• article has image Baker
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 Island Agenda
• article has image Island Agenda
DAILY • Port Aransas Community Park swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway, offers swim lessons, water exercise and lap swimming. Open daily except Mondays for swimming, 1- 6 p.m., and more. Call 749-2416 for information. • Free use of Computer Center, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; closed Sunday. 430 N. Alister St. Free e-mail. More...
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