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July 9, 2009 / Front Page

Ready for Roundup?

‘Big Daddy’ of saltwater tournaments starts today

The annual onslaught of anglers in Port Aransas begins today, Thursday, July 9 and will continue through Sunday, July 12. They are here for the 74th Deep Sea Roundup. More...

Lights down

Rules to be enforced

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

If you’ve got glaring outdoor lights, watch out. You might be getting a letter from the City of Port Aransas soon. More...

Fourth of July holiday a blast

Some calling it a record-breaker

BY MARY HENKEL JUDSON SOUTH JETTY EDITOR

’Twas the anniversary of America’s independence, and all through the island, not a bed was left empty, not even a couch. The shelves were all stocked with great care, in hopes that tourists soon would be there. More...

Special Sections

Deep Sea Roundup

Welcome to Roundup -- Your support counts!

On be- half of the Port Aransas Boatmen, I would like to welcome everyone to the 74th Annual Deep Sea Roundup in Port Aransas. The Deep Sea Roundup is the longest running fishing tournament in Texas, and is great fun for everyone. More...

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 Civic Center 2 p.m. ............................................. Registration opens 6 p.m. ..............................................................Cocktails 7 p.m. .................................................... More...

DEEP SEA ROUNDUP CHAMPIONS

1941 ............... Royal A. Ferris, Jr., Dallas 1946 ....... Charles F. Urshel, Jr., San Antonio 1947 .......................Dick Tronson, Houston 1948 .................. More...

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Island Life

Sunset Sounds concert is Friday

ALOHA DAVE AND THE TOURISTS TO PLAY

Relax on the waterfront and enjoy some island-style oldies and surf music at the Sunset Sounds concert tomorrow. The third Sunset Sounds concert of the season will be Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. More...

Yoga on the beach is set for Saturday

Enjoy the sunrise over the Gulf and stretch out at Yoga on the Beach Saturday, July 11. Nancy Myers will instruct the free class beginning at 8 a.m. next to the Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street. More...

Parrot Heads perch tonight

Parrot Heads of Port Aransas will “phlock” on high tonight, Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the upstairs Tiki bar area of the Beach Lodge, 2016 S. On the Beach. More...

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Fishing

FISHING REPORT

Windy weekend gave surf anglers the edge

The Fourth of July weekend started off great, but unpredicted winds came up and it got rough offshore on Saturday. Bay anglers had it a little better, and the surf anglers reported great catches of speckled trout. More...

Beautiful day and catch to match

Marty Truss, in back from left, Nick Truss and Jon Ray, all of San Antonio, and Jennifer Ray from Dallas, fished aboard the Iced Down out of Deep Sea Headquarters with Capt. More...

First king

Jake McCoy, 12, of Fort Worth caught his first kingfish on Friday, July 3, fishing southeast of the north jetty using ribbonfish as bait. More...

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Service is Wednesday for Sam Poteet

CCMS managing partner died early Sunday

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, for Sam L. Poteet. The service will be at Community Presbyterian Church, 113 S. Alister St., with a reception after at the Alister Square Inn, 122 S. Alister St. More...

Up, up and away!

Two folks float high in the sky while tethered to a parasail pulled by a boat below in Lydia Ann Channel on Friday, July 3. They were among thousands of people playing in Port Aransas waters during the Independence Day weekend. More...

Superintendent recommends McKeever to lead BMS

BY MARY HENKEL JUDSON SOUTH JETTY EDITOR

It wasn’t a done deal at press time, but if the superintendent’s recommendation was approved by the school board, Gina McKeever will be the next principal at Brundrett Middle School. More...

Port Aransas South Jetty

Opinion

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Two down, one more may go

Dave McNeely

It’s been an interesting few weeks in presidential politics. More...

Letters to the editor: Too good to waste

Mary Henkel Judson

If you’ve written a letter to the editor and you haven’t seen it in the paper, it’s not because I didn’t like what you had to say. More...

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Youth

Kids’ Calendar

PORT ARANSAS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS

Pre-register for all parks and recreation programs at 739 W. Ave. A or call 749-4158. DAILY ACTIVITES MONDAY, JULY 13 • Bingo, 3-4 pm, ages 4+, Girl Scout Hut, 739 W. Ave. A. Free. More...

Seashore crawl

Two youngsters get a different perspective on the beach in Port Aransas on a recent weekend. More...

Lucky novice

Bradley Guarino, 2, of Port Aransas, caught his first fish with his father, Gregg Basnight, in Corpus Christi on Sunday, July 5. Bradley threw in his own line and with a little help from his dad, pulled the fish out. More...

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Sports

Dove season opens earlier with increased bag limits

South Texas dove hunters are in luck. Not only does the season start earlier than before, the bag limit has increased from 12 to 15. U.S. More...

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Obituaries Free Access

Tanner

Harry James Tanner, 65, died Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Corpus Christi. Tanner was a former resident of Port Aransas. He was born Feb. More...

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Island Agenda Free Access

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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