The people's governors. The people's lawyer. The people's water. Those are the subjects of three recent books published by the presses of the state's two most prestigious public universities. More...

Folks from West Texas are among the friendliest we've ever encountered - and that's saying a lot in the great State of Texas, which is known for its friendly people. More...

Despite a windy week, plenty of fish were caught in Port Aransas . Some large amberjack, lots of kingfish, vermilion snapper and some blackfin were brought in from offshore trips. Bay catches were almost as good as last week. More...

Dennis Martin of Rockford, Ill., left, and John Sanchez of Traver City Mich., fished the south jetty recently, using jigs for bait. It took both of them to bring in this 40-inch jack crevalle. More...

This 95-pound amberjack was caught aboard the Pelican out of Deep Sea Headquarters on Wednesday, March 25. Deckhand Miles Stamper, from left, angler Rick Laros of Port Aransas and deckhand Clint Clark went out on a 12-hour trip with Capt. More...

Myrtle L. Shanahan, 85, died March 25, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn. She was a long-time Port Aransas Winter Texan. She was born Aug. 23, 1923, in Waubun, Minn. She worked for 30 years in government services, both federal and the state of Minnesota. More...

Steven Forrest Nieuwenhuyse, 52, of Lake Dallas, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in Lewisville. He was the son of Harry T. and Connie Hutchinson Nieuwenhuyse of Port Aransas. Nieuwenhuyse was born on Nov. 24, 1956, in St. Paul, Minn. More...

DAILY • Port Aransas Community Park swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway: swim lessons, water exercise and lap swimming. Open daily except Mondays for swimming, 1- 6 p.m., and more. Call 749-2416 for information. More...