Port Aransas, TX

PDF of print edition Marlins fall in play-offs      The Port Aransas High School Marlins lost its bi-district play-off game to the La Villa High School Cardinals, 54-61, on Monday, Feb. 18, on the neutral court of Agua Dulce High School. The game represented the first time a Marlins basketball team had entered the play-offs in four years. (For comp... More ... PAISD might start adult education classes By Dan Parker South Jetty reporter      An adult education program might be established at the Port Aransas Independent School District in the not-too-distant future. Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 14, the PAISD Board of Trustees asked Superintendent Billy Wiggins to look into ways that the district possibly could partner with other entities... More ... Lyle to 'turn out lights' at city hall for last time BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER       Judy Lyle never intended to go to work for the city in the first place. Back in November, 1984, Lyle applied for a job as a secretary at The U.T.-Austin Marine Science Institute. They wanted her - so much that they gave her a second shot at the typing test - but Lyle froze up and wasn't able to ... More ... Petite pups       Six-week-old Chihuahua puppies Rocket, left, and Maggie follow closely on the heels of Bethany Knowlton of Kerrville as she walked on the beach in Port Aransas with her boyfriend, Zach Bruns, also of Kerrville, on Saturday, Feb. 16. The President's Day weekend and mild temperatures drew crowds to... More ... Voters flock to polls in primary elections       A better-than-expected turnout of Democrats and Republicans turned out on the first day of voting, according to election judge Vic Bird. "About 45 people so far" had voted by late afternoon Tuesday, Feb. 19, Bird said. "We expected less. More ... Big birds to be celebrated       The Celebration of Whooping Cranes and Other Birds opens today and continues through Sunday with a trade show at the Civic Center and speakers at the UT-Austin Marine Science Institute as well as birding and nature tours. See Page 1B for detailed information. More ... PAISD looks at future of GED here BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER       An adult education program might be established at the Port Aransas Independent School District in the not-too-distant future. Meeting on Thursday, Feb. More ... Wrapped up Oleander Street paving, drainage completed BY PHIL REYNOLDS SOUTH JETTY REPORTER       Port Aransas last week wrapped up the first of several projects designed to improve drainage throughout the city, as well as repaving two streets. More ... After quick start, filing slows to a trickle BY MARY HENKEL JUDSON SOUTH JETTY EDITOR       After a jump start on day one, filing for positions on the city council, school and water boards slowed to a trickle this week. Only one incumbent on the school board filed an application to be on the ballot. Last week, a race developed for mayor of Port Aransas on the first day of the filing pe... More ...