Happy New Year!
From left, in front, LaVeta and Dan Phyfer of Willamsville, Mo., and Tom and Erin Gjovik of Albany, Ore., celebrate the New Year a little early -- at the stroke of noon on Dec. 31. They were among a few dozen folks who took part in the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department's Noon Year's Eve event at Roberts Point Park. Celebrants enjoyed live music and a toast to the New Year.

STAFF PHOTO BY DAN PARKER