June 18, 2009 RSS feed / Island Life

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Rehearsal fun

Some of the performers in the ‘Saturday Nite Specials’ variety show rehearse for the opening on Saturday, June 20, at the Port Aransas Community Theater, 2327 State Hwy. 361. More...

City might resurrect trolley’s airport stop

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

The Regional Transit Authority is asking the city of Port Aransas to reinstitute the Mustang Beach Airport trolley stop that the city council decided three months ago to eliminate due to a lack of riders. More...

City Council Agenda

City Council Agenda Regul ar Meeting - 5 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 Council chambers, city hal l , 710 W. Ave. A

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE AND PRAYER 3. Clean beaches week proclamation; recognition and thanks to Rep. Todd Hunter and Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa on windstorm insurance bill and beah maintenance funds bill; citizen comments and reports. More...

King of the castle

Rusty Holder, a fifth-grade teacher from Fort Worth, takes a close look at his creation while sculpting a sandcastle at the beach in Port Aransas on Sunday, June 14. More...

Road work

Heavy equipment rolls over Station Street as workers toil on a paving project on Wednesday, June 17. More...

Residential parking under study by city

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

The Port Aransas City Council is set to consider changing city parking requirements at single-family homes and duplexes. A first reading of an ordinance amendment is scheduled for a council meeting today, Thursday, June 18. More...

Tournaments to raise money for scholarships

Round up a few friends and play ball this weekend, and the next, for a good cause. The First Baptist Church of Port Aransas will sponsor two tournaments this summer to raise funds for youth summer camp scholarships. More...

Coast Guard history on Mustang Island will be celebrated

The Nueces County Historical Commission will celebrate the history of the United States Coast Guard on Mustang Island on Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m. in Roberts Point Park. More...

Showing kids the way to sail away. . .

STAFF PHOTOS BY MURRAY JUDSON

Advanced sailing is among offerings by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. The class, for sailors age 10 and up, allows kids to practice open-water sailing skills in the Dennis Dreyer Municipal Marina. More...

Art sale set for Saturday

for Saturday The Art Center for the Islands’ Third Saturday Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 20. More than 50 artists will offer from 10 to 50 percent off some or all of their work. More...

Harbor Island fire extinguished

DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

SOUTH JETTY REPORTER Fire damaged a large wooden cistern but didn’t harm the historic buildings at the Lydia Ann Lighthouse on Harbor Island on Monday, June 15, a fire official said. More...

Coast Guard search ends in uncertainty

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

The Coast Guard searched Port Aransas waters without success after receiving a report that a man had jumped off Horace Caldwell Pier on Wednesday, June 10. More...

Foerster, Cowen to wed

Deborah and Gordon Foerster of Corpus Christi have announced the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Dawn Foerster, to Terry L. Pete Cowen, son of Martha Sue and George Murphy of Corrigan, and the late Dennis Cowen. More...

DIY scouting disaster home

If your house has been damaged in a disaster, the Do It Yourself television network wants you. More...

Richardson on UNT Dean’s list

Caleb Chance Richardson, a 2008 graduate of Port Aransas High School, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at the University of North Texas. More...

And down came the steeple . . .

Termites invaded the steeple at Community Presbyterian Church, putting the church bell it sheltered in danger if the steeple collapsed. Fundraising efforts have brought in about $6,000 of the $20,000 needed. More...

Enlightened sketch of deer pea vetch

DR. JOHN FUCIK

You’re not likely to pay any mind to deer pea vetch until it appears clamoring over a small shrub, bushy flower or upright perennial. More...

Variety show provides ‘cool’ entertainment

Come in out of the heat, sit back and be entertained for an evening. The Port Aransas Community Theater will present two variety shows on Saturday, June 20 and 27, at 7:30 p.m. More...

April sales tax rebate ‘soft’

April sales were soft in Port Aransas, but netted a rebate slightly more than was received for the same period in 2008. April sales taxes are submitted by retailers in May, and rebates are returned by the state to cities in June. More...

Parks and recreation offers beach walk

Beachcomb, learn something, meet new people. The monthly free, guided beach walk led by Shirley Fischer will start at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 26, under the purple flag next to Horace Caldwell Pier. More...

Kovacs ends one term and starts another in state groups

Port Aransas City Manager Michael Kovacs has completed his presidential term in one organization and has begun a vice presidential term in another. More...

FOR THE BIRDS

No end to small birding stories

As we bird, my mind asks a hundred small questions. A hundred answers come forward, not always linked to the correct questions. More...

Proposal to make Cotter Avenue also Jerry McDonald Road on city agenda

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Port Aransas City Councilman Charles Bujan wants to add a new name to an old road to honor Jerry McDonald, the only Port Aransan killed in the Vietnam War. More...

Theater slates open auditions to increase its pool of talent

The Port Aransas Community Theatre would like to increase its talent pool for the 2010 season. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at acting or working behind the scenes, this may be the time. More...

Commercial yard

The Port Aransas Garden Club has chosen Tropical Spray Carwash, located on Cut-off Road, as June’s commercial yard of the month. Aaron Mathews, property manager, stands in front of the main entrance. More...

POLICE BLOTTER

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

MONDAY, JUNE 8 9:47 a.m. • An animal control officer impounded a loose dog in the 400 block of West Cotter Avenue. 11:06 a.m. • Police received a report that a cell phone was found on the beach at Avenue G. 1:27 p.m. More...

Computer system will aid police in speed and efficiency

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Port Aransas police recently fired up a new $240,000 computer system that they believe will make their work faster and more efficient. More...

CONSTABLE’S BEAT

NUECES COUNTY, PRECINCT 4

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 12:30 a.m. • A deputy issued a warning to people setting off fireworks on the beach. 10:30 a.m. • Two men were arrested, one for warrants and the other for possession of drug paraphernalia, on State Hwy. 361. More...

Littletons report birth of a son, Gabe

Chad and Kristi Littleton of Port Aransas announce the birth of their son, Chad Gabriel (Gabe) Littleton. The couple’s first child was born Friday, June 5, 2009 at 11:30 p.m. at Christus Spohn Hospital South in Corpus Christi. More...

PASTOR’S PEN

Change what you cannot accept

As I was reading the serenity prayer the other day, a thought came to me. Why can’t I change the things in my life that I no longer can accept? More...

Henderson Gutierrez and Woods wed

Tracy Henderson Gutierrez and Michael Woods were married Friday, June 12, at the Plantation Suites and Conference Center in Port Aransas. A sunset pool-side ceremony was followed by a reception dinner. More...

Cycling on through Tasmania

RACHEL PEARSON

Editor’s note: Columnist Rachel Pearson continues her journal about her experience cycling in Australia. Cycling Day 4: Last night I met a couple of Australians named Cam and Yulie. More...

From giggles to grimmaces

TONY AMOS

I had a good giggling moment the other day when I found myself dialing my home telephone number into the garage door opener and waiting and wondering why the dang doors didn’t open. More...

Residential yard

The Port Aransas Garden Club has chosen the home of Juan and Rosa Angel at 502 Lydia Ann Channel as June’s yard of the month. The beautifully landscaped yard includes hibiscus, ixora, phlox, sago palms, queen palms and pygmy date palms. More...













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