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May 21, 2009 / Front Page

Sunset at the beach

Visitors are silhoutted against the sunset as they leave the beach to return to their condo on Sunday evening, May 17. More...

'Stormy weather' ahead

Battle over windstorm insurance could erupt on House floor any time

BY MARY JUDSON SOUTH JETTY EDITOR

SOUTH JETTY Legislation that could dramatically increase windstorm insurance premiums for coastal residents is pending in the Texas House Committee on Insurance. More...

A PORT ARANSAS HERO

JERRY MCDONALD --THE MAN BEHIND THE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Everyone knows there's a softball facility in the middle of Port Aransas called Jerry McDonald Field. And it's common knowledge that all three schools in town honor a certain few students with Jerry McDonald Citizenship Awards each spring. More...

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Why would full-day pre-K be a problem?

Dave McNeely

The Texas Legislature has been struggling over various forms of pre-kindergarten programs for years. The current effort is led by Rep. Diane Patrick, R-Arlington, whose goal is to offer full-day pre-K statewide. More...

EDITORIAL

Texans should unite on windstorm insurance

This is an appeal to our inland readers to contact their state legislators and let them know any version of existing windstorm insurance bills, Senate Bill 14 or House Bill 4733, are bad news. The sooner, the better. More...

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Fishing

FISHING REPORT

Wind predicted to diminish this week

By the time this edition of the paper is in readers' hands, there should be several fish stories in the making. The wind is predicted to lay down this week, finally. More...

Near-record shark

T.J. Thompson of Rockdale caught this scalloped hammerhead weighing 252.5 pounds on Sunday, May 16, fishing aboard the Dolphin Express out of Dolphin Dock. The shark was a half - pound short of the state record scalloped hammerhead of 253 pounds. More...

Overnight catch

Anglers aboard the La Pesca out of Dolphin Dock came in with these fish from the 24-hour trip that left on Saturday, May 16. The catch included dorado, kingfish, shark and a 47-pound amberjack. More...

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Obituaries Free Access

Otten

Renabelle Grube Otten of Port Aransas died Tuesday, May 19, 2009. She was born in Ephrata, Pa., on April 1, 1926, the second of three children born to Ray and Elasta Grube. More...

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Newest windstorm bill more 'coast friendly'

Bill under study not final version

Punitive issues, caps on coverage are out More...

S-h-h-sh!

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

City to consider noise ordinance The Port Aransas City Council once again is scheduled to take up the matter of a revised noise ordinance at a meeting today, Thursday, May 21. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. More...

City hall, banks to mark holiday Monday, May 25

Port Aransas will be open to welcome visitors for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the official start of the summer tourist season. Few businesses will close since most will be open to serve and sell to the summer visitors. More...

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Island Life

Customer service seminar seeks to improve Port Aransas' image

If we want to keep businesses thriving in Port Aransas, it is more important than ever that employees know how to keep customers coming back. More...

Picture perfect

Port Aransas artist Flint Reed recently created an oil painting depicting the Mercer House in its new incarnation as the Port Aransas Museum, and he donated it to the museum on Thursday, May 14. More...

Give blood, get 'stuff' today

The Coastal Bend Blood Center mobile unit will be taking blood donations in Port Aransas today, Thursday, May 21, at the Family Center IGA parking lot, 418 S. Alister St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

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Youth

Thirteen with honors, please

The Port Aransas High School academic banquet was held on Monday, May 18, at Fins Grill and Icehouse. These 13 seniors will graduate with honors for earning a 90 percent or better cumulative grade average. More...

Reception before scholarship event is slated on Friday

A reception will be held tomorrow, Friday, May 22, for representatives of businesses, civic groups and individuals who donate scholarships to Port Aransas High School seniors. It will be at 1 p.m. More...

Birding for kids slated for summer

Push your birder out of the nest this summer. Three introductory birding classes will be offered to kids 7 to 16 years during June. More...

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Sports

Marlins end the season with losses to Kingsville Academy

The season came to an end for Port Aransas High School's Marlins on Saturday, May 16. The Marlins were dealt a play-off loss by Kingsville Academy in the second game of the series. More...

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Island Agenda

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...

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